Hand Mending - Darning

Hand Mending – Darning is the perfect place to bring these pieces back from the brink, while fostering creativity, self-sufficiency, and sustainability in your wardrobe. By reimagining your clothing and developing valuable skills, you'll be saving money, honey —and Mother Earth’s resources. A win-win! You’ll learn foundational hand darning techniques, get time to practice, and work on real garments alongside me. Whether you’re going for functional fixes or visible flair, you’ll walk away with skills that last a lifetime.

We will cover things like:

• Fabric 101
• Stabilizing Techniques
• Hand darning (for knits + wovens)

Prerequisite: No prior sewing experience needed! This workshop is beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels.

What is Included:

• 2 hours of hands-on workshop
• Live demo
• Use of needles, tools, and all studio materials
• Practice fabric to test stitches
• Work time on your actual garments
• Individual guidance from me

Note: This does not include final garment to work on.

What do you need to bring?

Garments that you want to mend or practice on.

Appropriate items include:

• Jeans or pants with holes
• Sweaters or tees with thinning areas
• Shirts with busted seams
• Woven or knit items

What should I NOT bring?

• Items in need of alterations: this is mending class not an alterations class.
• Soiled or dirty items: all items must be clean and freshly laundered

Note: If the materials brought by the student are not appropriate for the project or they forget them, students can purchase provided materials at the time of class.