Beginner Mending and Hand Sewing Workshop

Grab a needle and thread, and learn how to mend and repair your own clothes! This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or anyone that already sews but would like some inspiration or advice on mending and upcycling. Come along to learn some simple ways to extend the life of your clothes, accessories and favourite pieces.

Mending techniques covered in this class are:

• How to sew on buttons.
• How to repair holes in fabric, including knitwear, socks and woven fabrics.
• How to hand stitch a hem.
• How to do visible mending and incorporate embroidery.

You will get to do some samples of techniques, or bring in a garment that needs to be repaired. Each person will get a small sewing kit to keep, to continue your mending and sewing at home. You are also welcome to bring a garment or accessory that needs some mending and love, to ask for advice on how it could be repaired.

This workshop is being run by the team from Sew, Make, Create.