Pimp Your Jeans Sashiko-Style with Robyn
Event description
What’s it all about?
Sashiko is a striking style of Japanese embroidery, and Boro means
rags - referring to the upcycled use of fabric. Come and learn Sashiko
embroidery methods, and other stitches, to decorate a comfy pair of jeans or a denim jacket!
Sashiko Boro is traditionally a style of mending, giving clothing extra (beautiful) life and wear. The stitches and patterns look so good that it can also be used decoratively. It's not that tricky, and well worth learning.
This class is beginner friendly. No sewing experience necessary.
All materials and tools provided, but bring along some jeans or a jacket to work on. Or learn and practice on sample fabric provided.
What will we cover?
In this hands on class Robyn focusses on:
- What is Sashiko
- Traditional stitches and materials
- Contemporary stitches and materials
- Different sashiko patterns and how to create them
- Sashiko for mending and for decoration
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessibility Venue
- Quiet Spaces
- Discounted Early Bird Tickets
- Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
- Auslan Interpreter Upon Request
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Who will be teaching?
Robyn Bunting is a reuse, repurpose and remake enthusiast! For years Robyn ran ‘Harold and Maude‘ on level 2 of the Nicholas Building - a studio and business that focussed on recycling, repurposing and remaking.
She has spent 35 years working in theatre, film and television industry making all sorts of things using sewing technique of all types.
Important info:
This photo is borrowed with thanks from Heather via Creative Commons.
Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just shoot Maddy (she/her) an email at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com