Explore creative visible mending through darning, a process of reweaving damaged fabric. Visible mending is an approach to garment repair that prioritizes artistry and originality over invisibility. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to repair holes, reinforce thin areas, and cover stains using woven darning techniques. We’ll discuss darning tools and materials, along with how to make color and design decisions for mends that pop. Please bring a garment or two in need of mending to work on during class. Ideal garments for this technique include light- or medium-weight knits and wovens like sweaters, button up shirts, skirts and dresses. Wool socks on the chunkier side are also great for darning. Garments made of natural fibers like cotton, wool, and linen are best, but synthetics or blends work too. Activewear and clothing made of performance fabrics (like waterproof coats and spandex leggings) are not good candidates for this type of mending. If garments have holes, holes should be no larger than a quarter. Suitable for all experience levels.
Please bring articles of clothing or textiles you would like to repair. Additional materials will be provided.