Intro to Visible Mending
Learn the basics to get started repairing textiles. Visible mending stresses adding strength but also beauty to your damaged clothing.
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Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
Instructor - Catherine Karp
Catherine Karp is a former art teacher who loves textiles and hand stitching techniques. She has been sewing since she was very young and loves sharing her knowledge and experience. She teaches visible mending and Sashiko classes. Mending is about reducing waste, embracing creativity and fostering a culture of reuse.
Class Description
Learn the basics of visible mending. Beginners welcome. I will teach 5 or 6 basic stitches which can be used to mend any kind of textile. You can make a small sampler using these stitches. Bring items that need repair with you so you can get started on a repair using the stitches and techniques I will be teaching. All materials are supplied. Get a jump start on renewing and refreshing beloved textiles. The materials fee includes a box filled with everything you need to work at home (needles, threads, swatches of fabric, and many more materials).
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $15. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.
Class Goals
- learn stitches to use to repair your textiles
-learn about different needles, threads, and fabrics
-learn how to patch from above and below area in need of repair
-learn how to match fabrics
-learn different techniques for wovens and knits
-leave the class with a selection of stitches and techniques for working independently
-use the resources that are provided by the teacher to support you.
Material Supplied
Needles, threads, needle threaders, fabric scraps, fabric glue, pins, fabric markers, books for reference, and more things.
Students Should Bring
Projects to mend. Clothing, any textile including a tote bag, a tablecloth or dishcloth, pillows, stuffed animals, etc.
Prerequisites
Students must be 12 years old or older. Any student under 18 years of age must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Class Policies
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*Sales end 2 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
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