What’s it all about?
Pants too long? Skirt too frumpy? Sounds like you need to fix that hem. But don’t get out the sticky tape and staples, Robyn to the rescue!
This month’s edition of Stitch & Fix focuses on the hem, an important technique for shortening the fabric at the bottom of any pants, skirt or dress. Or even short sleeves. The ‘blind hem’ stitch is a unique sewing method of making a hem as subtle and unnoticeable as possible.
In an effort towards sustainable fashion and adding extra life to our garments – reusing, repurposing, mending and repairing – Stitch & Fix is a monthly night to fix up some fashion favourites by using and learning different techniques.
Materials and instruction are provided, just bring along a garment to mend OR practice with our class fabric.
What will we cover?
In this Blind Hem edition of Stitch & Fix, bring along a sewing project or garment in need of a hem adjustment and access the tools, materials and know-how to set you up to complete your project.
Your teacher Robyn Bunting is an experienced Film and TV costume maker, has some good stories and loves a challenge. She’ll help you identify sewing and mending methods and materials to progress your project.
Tools and materials will be available, but bring along a project or garment. Otherwise, feel free to practice with scrap fabrics in class.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessibility Venue
- Quiet Spaces
- Discounted Early Bird Tickets
- Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
- Auslan Interpreter Upon Request
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms
What should I bring?
- A sewing project to adjust the hem if you want to
- Or practice with fabrics from class
Who will be teaching?
Robyn Bunting is a reuse, repurpose and remake enthusiast who is the owner of the studio and business ‘Harold and Maude‘
on level 2 of the Nicholas Building, that focuses on recycling,
repurposing and remaking.
She has spent 35 years working in the theatre,
film and television industry making all sorts of things using sewing
technique of all types.
Important info:
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/w…
Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just shoot Maddy (she/her) an email at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com