FAQs

1-2-1 & Group Workshop FAQs:

  • Bespoke and personalised items are non-refundable.

    However, if with time your unique pieces need a little tweak to prolong their lifespan such as a knee patch or a new elastic waistband, please contact me.

  • Yes! From reinforcing thinned-out jeans and patching torn shirt sleeves with traditional mending techniques such as Japanese Sashiko and darning moth-eaten holes in your knitted jumpers and cardigans, I suggest what technique works best for the intention and desired outcome of the repair.

    Simply send me an image of your damaged garment and I get back to you with an idea and a quote. Find out more about my mending service HERE.

  • Yes, I tailor group workshops for your mending party with your friends. We can customise the workshop to your wishes and times. 

    Locations for a bespoke group workshop can be your home, a pub that you hire, or my workshop space in Hackney Wick.

  • Whether you need help to create a new piece of clothing or would like to re-work and transform an already existing garment of your wardrobe, you can book a 1-2-1 teaching session with me where I help and guide you step by step in the process and beyond.

Visible Mending & Upcycling Workshop FAQs:

  • Darning is a mending technique that repairs a hole or worn-out area by sewing new threads into the fabric creating a woven patch over the damage. From bold, visible finishes to subtle and invisible garment repairs the choice of thread and technique will determine the outcome of the repair.

  • Sashiko is a traditional repair technique and translates directly as little stabs. It is typically carried out with a white cotton thread on indigo fabric using a running stitch to create a geometric pattern on large areas.

  • You don’t need any prior experience for any of my workshops. However, the Introduction to Visible Mending is a great starting point while The Art of Darning and The Art of Sashiko are more in-depth and focused on several methods of the respective mending technique.

  • You can bring along any damaged piece of clothing that you would like to discuss repairing and work on throughout the session. All mending materials will be provided along with some refreshments and a calming cup of tea. 

    If you don’t have an item to bring you can practise on the fabrics provided.

  • All workshops are available for those who are 18 years or over.

    Anyone who is between the ages of 12 and 17 can attend my workshops if accompanied by a parent or guardian who is responsible for the young person at all times. 

    If your child is under 12 years and would like to explore the world of mending, please get in touch here to book a bespoke session.

  • I offer a Gift Card that is valid for 12 months for any Visible Mending, Sashiko and Creative Upcycling workshop. View the workshops HERE. Choose a £60 Gift Card to include a Sashiko or Darning starter kit.

    If you like a bespoke value for your Gift Card, please get in touch.

  • You can purchase one of my visible mending kits online separately or with your workshop booking, and on the day of the workshop. Both the Darning and Sashiko kits contain tools, threads, and an optional step-by-step instruction to download and print.

Mending Service & Commission Work FAQs:

  • Yes, you pay for both postage routes, when you send your damaged item and when I send the mended item back to you. Alternatively, you can bring and collect your item here at  my studio:

    Arbeit Studios
    1 Trowbridge Road, Hackney Wick
    London E9 5LD