Make-Do and Mend- ONLINE CLASS
Event description
Learn how to mend your own clothes with The Social Outfit!
This class is offered as part of Women's Week 2021 it will be taught by The Social Outfit production manager - Joss.
The class is free to attend and we especially encourage women from refugee and new migrant backgrounds to join us.
If you have the means you may consider making a donation to support us to continue our work.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS ON WEDNESDAY 11th March 1:00 - 2:00pm - when you register with your email address, we will send you zoom link.
In this class you will learn a variety of mending techniques:
- patching, for mending woven fabrics like denim
- darning, for mending knit fabrics
- slip stitch, for mending seams
To be ready for this class you will need:
- the clothing you want to mend
- fabric scraps for patches (in similar fabric to the garment you want to repair)
- scissors
- pins
- needle and thread
ABOUT THE SOCIAL OUTFIT
The Social Outfit is a fashion label with a difference. We believe in an Australia where refugees and new migrants are warmly welcomed and supported through a positive settlement experience.
Our social enterprise fashion label exists to provide employment and training to people from refugee and new migrant communities in clothing production, retail, design and marketing. Our training and employment model builds skills in a supportive environment, interacting with broader Sydney communities and producing ethical fashion that reflects a hopeful Australian spirit.
Please click here to view other opportunities available at The Social Outfit during the Women's Week.