Visible Mending Workshop

Visible Mending Workshop

Date

Sep 21, 2026 (Mon)

Time

6:00pm

About this event

Holding onto favorite but worn-out clothing? Come learn to give it new life at this workshop! We will focus on functional and creative mending techniques to turn your old clothes into unique pieces of wearable art.

✨ Learn the Art of Visible Mending

In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover the beauty of visible mending through embroidery. Bring your own torn or worn-down piece of clothing and learn how to mend it with charming embroidery designs. We'll cover:

Satin and Buttonhole Stitches: Master these essential stitches to create beautiful and durable repairs. Basic Sashiko: Explore the traditional Japanese technique of decorative reinforcement stitching. Decorative Stitches: Learn the fly and lazy daisy stitches to add flair to your mending projects.

🛠️ All-Inclusive Supplies and Instructions

Just bring the clothing you’d like to repair. Don't worry about gathering the other supplies—we've got everything you need.

You’ll get to use our:

Embroidery needles and thread in every color Basic thread for basting Heat erase pens/chalk Rulers and hoops Iron and ironing board Scraps/backing fabric for larger tears Plus, you'll receive 1:1 attention and step-by-step handouts so you can continue your new skill at home.

Event Location

8711 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

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