Introduction to Visible Mending
Venue: Arbeitstudio in Hackney Wick or Rouge Shop in Stoke Newington
*Please click HERE to purchase a ticket for Rouge Shop
In this 2-hour hand-sewing workshop, you’ll explore and learn the repair of well-worn garments using Japanese Sashiko and a series of darning techniques.
You’ll be introduced to:
Sashiko, a technique to reinforce and patch fabric using a running stitch to create geometrical patterns
Classic darning and Scotch stitch to repair holes in woven garments
Basic hand-sewing techniques such as knots, sewing stitches, and choice of thread
Ways of observing and understanding the damage of a garment to start the repair in time
Please bring along any damaged items that you would like to discuss and work on throughout the session. Darning materials will be provided along with some refreshments and a calming cup of tea. Simply come as you are with what you like to bring, and together, we dip into the art of slow making.
Venues & Dates
Rouge Shop, 158 Stoke Newington High St, N16 7JL
CLICK HERE to purchase a ticket for Rouge Shop
“In Stoke Newington, founder Lei has dedicated the back of her oriental homeware and vintage shop ROUGE to "doing, creating with others, in the community" and I’m very happy to be part of this wonderful concept.”
Arbeit Studios, 1 Trowbridge Road, Hackney Wick, E9 5L
“A creative hub, where I have my studio and run workshops at a large wooden table in the spacious, light and warm exhibiton gallery next to Thingy Cafe at Trowbridge Gardens.”
Extras
All you need to repair your clothes! Practical sewing kits for darning and Japanese Sashiko stitching to simply add to your home sewing utensils, or take on travels. Each kit comes in a cotton string bag with a small booklet for sketching, writing and journaling. Your chosen repair kit will be ready for you on the day of the Sewing Circle session.
The Darning Starter Kit includes:
A wooden darning mushroom
Darning needle & darning thread
A small journal made from recycled paper
The Sashiko Starter Kit includes:
A Sashiko pattern template & fabric pen
Sashiko needle & Sashiko thread
A small journal made from recycled paper
Would you like to gift this workshop to a loved one?
Gift an experience for a Visible Mending workshop where your friends and loved ones will explore the art of repair using darning techniques and the traditional Japanese Sashiko.
It’s a beautiful gift for anyone who’d like to dip into some creative time, learn a new invaluable skill, and slow down with a cup of tea in the company of other like-minded people.
The gift card is valid for 12 months for any Visible Mending & Sashiko and Creative Upcycling workshop. To purchase a gift card, please click HERE
“When we make time to create and mend clothes, we strengthen our connection to the garment and the people we experience and share this creative process with.” – Nadien K