Saturday, February 1
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Led by Nandi Duszynski of Bliss Joy Bull

Learn the basics of hand sewing with visible mending techniques for repairing your clothes!

Join us for a creative and practical workshop focused on visible mending. Discover the art of giving new life to worn or torn clothing through decorative stitching and patching techniques. In this hands-on session, you'll learn various methods to mend and embellish garments, turning flaws into distinctive features. Whether you're a beginner or experienced in sewing, this workshop will inspire you to elevate your mending skills while reducing environmental impact. Unleash your creativity and give your wardrobe a unique and sustainable touch!

Get guidance in how to identify woven fabrics, learn about the best tools and materials for repairing woven garments, and learn how to create both practical and decorative stitches for giving your worn out clothing a second life!

This is an introductory class and is open to all skill levels. All materials included.

This workshop has a 3 person minimum.

Workshop Includes

• 2 hours of instruction from Nandi Duszynski

• Approximately 6"x8" 100% cotton muslin swatch

• Cotton embroidery thread

• Cotton sashiko thread

• 5 x sharp needles in different sizes

• 6 x straight pins

• Needle threader
  

Meet Your Facilitator

Nandi strives for zero waste in her designs for home and body using fabric diverted from landfills & certified organic fabrics. Nandi teaches sewing workshops that help you make your clothing last longer with visible mending. You can find Nandi’s work and shop her designs at www.blissjoybull.com.