Visible Mending Workshop: Patching Demo

The Nest is a sustainable fashion collective on a mission to fight the toxic cycle of overconsumption and textile waste through our decluttering services, secondhand store, community events, and educational workshops.Together, we inspire authenticity and sustainability by shifting mindsets, encouraging slow consumption, and ultimately diverting textile waste out of landfills.Based in Providence, RI.

The Nest

Learn to repair clothing, reduce textile waste, and extend the life of your favorite garments.

272 Carpenter St

Sewing  Courses & Workshops

Learn to sew and advance your skills with our multi-class courses and one-off workshops!

Over the course of two hours, you and up to 7 other participants will learn the basics of patching a garment.Class Curriculum:The workshop will begin with an overview of patching. This introduction will include visual examples of various patch techniques such as hand sewn reverse applique patch, and how to do a whip stitch. You will learn about the tools required for patching, and receive guidance on when patching is best used for repairing a damaged garment.The second part of the workshop will focus on a hands on demonstration, with students following along as they practice patching on their own garment or on a provided piece of fabric.Participant Outcomes: Participants will gain practical skills they can use at home to help extend the life of their clothes, reduce textile waste, and build a more intentional relationship with clothing. The goal of the workshop is for students to leave with the skills to repair and maintain their favorite clothing using simple patching methods, without the need for a sewing machine.What to Bring: Participants are encouraged to bring their own garments with holes or rips they would like to patch (non-stretch fabric encouraged), but this is not required.This workshop is for those who are brand new to sewing, no prior experience necessary! This course aims to use the most accessible tools and has a low barrier to entry. Meet Your Teacher:Carlin Ash (she/her) is a hand-sewing specialist and professional mender from the Philadelphia area. She earned her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2021, where she studied illustration with a concentration in fiber arts. Over the past four years, Carlin has apprenticed and worked as a tailor in Northern Michigan and Rhode Island. Her practice now centers on clothing repair and visible mending in an effort to combat textile waste and extend the life of garments that might otherwise end up in landfills. In addition to her studio practice, Carlin teaches sewing and mending skills to a wide range of age groups, with the intent to make stitching accessible to all and empower others to care for and maintain their clothing. Her work advocates for longevity, sustainability, and a more thoughtful relationship with clothing and labor.

Accessibility. Please reach out to us at shop@thenestpvd.com for any accessibility questions or accommodation needs for this event. By signing up for this class you agree to grant The Nest the right to take and use photographs, video recordings, and/or audio recordings of you during the event. You understand that these materials may be used for promotional purposes, including print and digital marketing, social media, and other advertising mediums. You acknowledge that your name and identity may be associated with these images, and you waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product. Furthermore, you release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless The Nest from any claims, demands, and liabilities that may arise from the use of these photographs or recordings.

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