Mending for Absolute Beginners

Mending for Absolute Beginners

  • Ages 18+

Learn to repair your clothes with LucyDreamsOf

By Lot'sa

Select date and time

Saturday, July 19 · 12 - 3pm CDT

Location

Lot'sa

4150 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60618

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Join local designer, LucyDreamsOf, for an intro to all things mending—from threading a needle to patching your favorite clothes. Bring a well-worn item to fix, and Lucy will provide the materials and expertise to walk you through a creative and durable repair over the course of this 3-hour workshop. No prior experience necessary!

What’s Included:

  • An overview of sewing and stitching basics, including: running stitch, whip stitch, sashiko, darning, patchwork, edges, and blanket stitch
  • Direction to plan and complete a durable, beautiful mend
  • Physical examples of mended garments for inspiration
  • Materials: iron and ironing board, scissors, pins and needles, embroidery hoops, assortment of colorful thread and fabric scraps for patching

Workshop Tickets are Final Sale and not eligible for refunds:

  • Our Workshop Tickets are like concert or event tickets - they are non-refundable but are transferable to a different person. If you find yourself unable to attend a workshop, you may find some one to take your place.
  • If someone else will be taking your ticket, Email Us and let us know their name so we can add it to our list. In the case of unsafe weather like a severe snow storm, we will cancel the workshop and reschedule for a future date. If you’re unable to attend the rescheduled date, we will offer you a refund.

Accessibility Note: Lot’sa is located on a ground floor. There is a single stall bathroom, (not ADA accessible). There is an ADA accessible bathroom at a nearby business if needed.

Covid Safety Protocols:

  • Use of appropriately sized HEPA air purifier
  • Masks are not requited, but encouraged and offered at no cost
  • Workshops limited to 10 attendees
  • Surfaces sanitized & hand sanitizer available in shop/restroom

Organized by

Lot'sa is a community art space in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago. You can shop local art, learn a new skill at a workshop, or join us for a meetup.

$71.21