A relaxed afternoon of mindful mending. Learn to mend your clothes with beautiful woven patterns.

Do your favourite jeans need mending? Or is there an old jumper at the back of your wardrobe that needs an update? Visible mending is a fantastic way to extend the life of your clothes, reduce overconsumption, be creative and learn a new skill in the process!

This workshop will focus on using weaving techniques to create simple two-colour patterns in your darning. Darning is a versatile technique that can be used to repair denim, knitwear and many other textiles. Darning was traditionally made to go unnoticed, but where’s the fun in that? Adding colour, patterns and creative flair to your darning is a great way to celebrate the act of repairing, and add your own personal style to your clothes.

In this workshop we will go over the theory of designing and weaving patterns in your darning. We will practice three different woven patterns, exploring different fabric bases and darning materials. This workshop is an intermediate-level class and previous experience of darning or weaving will be helpful. You are welcome to bring your own garment in need of a patch, or practice with provided samples.

What to expect
• Four hour, half-day workshop
• Materials and equipment provided
• Bring your own mend, or practice with provided materials
• Tea and coffee
• Relaxed and welcoming environment
• Personalised tuition

Materials
• natural wool yarn
• vintage cotton embroidery threads
• cotton and knitwear practice samples
• garment of your choice (optional)

What will I take away?
Three darned samples with woven patches in different patterns.