Darning, it's not just for socks! Darning is a way of repairing any hole or thin area of fabric by building up the strength of the underlying cloth. By stitching thread in layers, darning can add both structure and decoration and works great for knitwear like socks and sweaters, but also for denim jeans and even canvas shoes! In this class students will learn the benefits of different styles of darns, as well as where and how to use them.
This is an intermediate class. For best results, students should have some comfort with the basics of sewing.
Students should bring one clean sock with them to learn darning a heel. It’s fine if the sock is in perfect shape! This is just learning. All other materials will be provided.
Weds, June 25, 6:30-8:30pm (Doors at 6:15, no admittance after 6:45)
@ The Depot Store: 4695 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Instructor Cirrus Wood is a self-taught artisan who enjoys coming up with and learning fun designs to make clothing more visually appealing and more durable. He runs his own mending and tailoring business 'Muzhik' - named for the Russian word for peasant, but a muzhik is also someone resourceful, someone who can be relied upon to come up with a creative fix.
