What’s it all about?

Being able to mend our clothes is an important skill that serves us throughout life. Whether it's repairing that denim jacket, darning some woolly socks, reinforcing elbows or the dreaded crotch mend! It gives our favourite items of clothing extra life and longevity. And memories.

Sometimes subtlety is key, but sometimes go big or go home! That is, why not mend visibly, colourfully, playfully and beautifully. Without a doubt when other's see your darning repairs, they'll ask how you did. It's not that tricky, and well worth learning!

What will we cover?

In this class learn how to mend clothes by darning. This includes:

What sort of repairs lend themselves to be darned
Different darning techniques depending on the type of hole or wear and tear
How and when to prepare the edges of a hole for darning
The darning egg and other tools of the trade.

All tools provided, but please bring in an item to get to work on! We suggest clean worn out socks or something with worn elbows. Or you can learn and practice with sample fabric provided.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Venue
Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Quiet Spaces
Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
Auslan Interpretted On Request

Who will be teaching?

Robyn Bunting is a reuse, repurpose and remake enthusiast! She has spent 35 years working in theatre, film and television industry making all sorts of things using sewing technique of all types. She also ran her wonderful studio Harold and Maude in the Nicholas Building for many years - a genuine treasure trove of nostaglia!

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Photo on left 'Mending' (Creative Commons) by Fiona Dix on Flickr and photo on right by Joseph Sharp on Unsplash.

Any questions or other accessibility needs we can help you with? Feel free to email Maddy (she/her) at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.

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