Name
(IN)Visible Mending
Date
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Description
Lengthen the life of your favorite hand knit socks, repair a beloved moth-eaten sweater or restyle outdated clothing pieces to revive your wardrobe. In this 2 hour workshop, we will explore the magic of mending. Through demonstrations, you'll learn the basics of darning, re-weaving , needle felting and key hand stitching techniques that can be used to create beautifully (in)visible repairs and embellishments. We will cover 4 basic hand stitches (running stitch, back stitch, whip stitch and invisible stitch) and discuss how to apply them functionally and decoratively to suit the purposes of any project. You will leave class empowered to tackle simple repairs with confidence and flair.
Price
$40.00
Speakers
Session Type
Knitting Workshops
Track
All Levels Welcome
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Pre-requisites
It is helpful if students have had some experience with knitting or sewing but this is not required.
Homework Required?
N/A
Materials
No
Supplies Students Need
Students should have a small sewing kit on hand that includes scissors, assorted darning and embroidery needles, a thimble, assorted threads or lightweight yarns to stitch with and cotton fabric scraps or knitted items to practice techniques demonstrated.
Capacity
42