What’s it all about?
Do you have a favourite pair of jeans that are looking the worse for wear? Come along and learn how to make the clothes you love last. You will learn to repair and embellish your clothing making them a delight to wear again.
Stitching is a great life skill which can save you money, save your clothes and reduce your impact on the environment! You will learn some hand stitching techniques that offer lots of creative possibilities for repairing & enhancing your clothes and household textiles.
What will we cover?
The workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced stitchers. We will begin with some sewing basics, learn sashiko running stitch, along with other stitches and ways to apply patches. Then it will be time to get creative, applying beautiful patching to your denims.
Pins, needles, scissors, a range of threads and fabrics for patches will be provided. Bring along your denims that have rips or holes that need repairing and some interesting fabric scraps for patches. If you have some embroidery floss or thick thread you may like to bring that too. And most importantly bring your imagination and enthusiasm!
Who will be teaching?
Tamara Russell is a Textile Artist specialising in free machine embroidery, hand stitching and mending based in Melbourne. She has been making her clothes and mending since a teenager. Loving to personalise her wardrobe with visible mending and embellishment. Tamara enjoys teaching various forms of mending and embroidery. She also happily accepts commissions to mend your old favourites. Visit her website or follow her on Instagram.