Mending Happy Hour

Join us for a 30 minute mending lesson from 6-6:30pm, followed by a 2 hour open sewing session and socialize with sips and snacks.
January's lesson is SEWING SASHIKO PATCHES onto clothing by hand.

Sherry Koyama will demo multiple patching methods using the traditional Japanese hand stitching method. For the open sewing session, bring a sewing project to work on while socializing with fellow sewists and makers. Light refreshments will be provided.

Some materials are provided: 4 sewing machines, thread, pins, scissors, hand needles, and some fabric scraps. Feel free to bring your own scissors, thread, sewing needles, or whatever you will need to work on your project.

Your co-hosts are Jeni Falldine and Sherry Koyama of Harumi K. This event takes place at Jeni's pop up storefront and classroom in downtown Seattle, part of the Seattle Restored porgram.

Sign up in advance online to guarantee your space. Drop-ins on the night of are welcome as space allows.

Jeni Falldine studied art and textiles at the Appalachian Center for Craft in Tennessee. With over 20 years of experience in sewing clothing, she is especially drawn to the magic of dance costume, upcycling, and immaculate fit. Sherry Koyama is the founder/designer of women's clothing line Harumi K. She has degrees in Psychology and Studio Art from University of California, Davis and a Patternmaking/Fashion Design Certificate from Apparel Arts in San Francisco. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Dress for Success Seattle and is a member of Impact 100 Seattle.