Description Join Skye and learn how to save your clothes from landfill. Introduction to visible mending with sashiko: Sunday 22nd March 10-1pm £60 *All materials and refreshments included Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking slow stitch club teaches the art of visible mending using simple and traditional sewing techniques to repair clothing in a creative, visible and intentional way. In this 3 hour workshop we will look at the best ways to repair denim and woven fabrics using sashiko. We will look at all the equipment you need to start with sashiko and cover tips and tricks to help along the way. I’ll run through the most popular sashiko techniques such as the running stitch, cross stitches, patching and creating patterns which we’ll test out on sample fabrics before moving on to repairing your favourite clothes. This workshop is suitable for beginners and sewing enthusiasts alike. All materials are provided: just bring your own item of clothing to mend or decorate; sashiko is best suited to woven and denim items. I will have a selection of threads and colours but if you think you’ll need a very specific thread or colour match then please bring this with you. ⚠ It is recommended that you bring an item that has a small area to repair to start with or something that you are happy to practise on ⚠ Look forward to meeting you all Skye x small group, minimum 4, maximum 8 Machines and equipment available to use but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please arrive 15 minutes before to set up own machine. refreshments provided please let us know of any allergens before the event Please arrive 5 minutes before start of class The shop will be closed to customers for the event so you will have space and a quiet but creative atmosphere to work within. You will be able to purchase on the day of the workshop with a 10% discount in store.
