{"product_id":"creative-mending-repair-restore-reimagine","title":"Creative Mending: Repair, Restore, Reimagine","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreative Mending: Repair, Restore, Reimagine\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\/Time:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS IS AN ALL-DAY CLASS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, September 12, 9AM-12pm - break for lunch, then 1:30-4:40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril Sproule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the art of creative mending as a meaningful, eco-conscious way to repair, repurpose, and reimagine well-loved garments and textiles. In this workshop, you’ll explore the beauty and functionality of Japanese Boro-style stitching, learning how to extend the life of your favorite pieces while adding character and visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough hands-on practice, you’ll learn foundational hand embroidery techniques, a variety of mending stitches, and multiple approaches to patching and repair. Whether you choose to work on fabric samples or bring an item in need of mending, you’ll gain practical skills you can immediately apply. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs your confidence grows, you’ll move from uncertainty to clarity—developing an intuitive understanding of how to approach each project. Along the way, you’ll discover the deep satisfaction that comes from restoring what you already own and transforming it into something both functional and uniquely expressive. In class you will create samples of mending and darning techniques and apply them to an actual garment if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfo covered: - Hand embroidery without a hoop - Ways to combine basic stitches for outstanding results - Construction methods for applying different types of patches for utilitarian and decorative purposes\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudent Experience:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat materials and\/or advanced preparation will students need for your class\u003c\/b\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic Sewing Kit: including regular scissors, straight pins, regular hand sewing needles, thread for basting, and a small piece of beeswax for your thread.\u003cbr\u003eHand Embroidery Needles, Pack of Assorted sizes 5-10 (DMC or Bohin are fine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric Marking Tools: Frixion Pens # 31557 (at Staples or Amazon)\u003cbr\u003e- Ultra Fine Point Sharpie, black\u003cbr\u003e- Ruler: clear plastic with 1\/8” grid, overall size 1” x 12” or 2” x 12”\u003cbr\u003eSheet of fine grit sandpaper, or whatever you have on hand\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrics: Scraps of different fabrics for your patches in cotton, denim, silk, linen, or wool (if not washing your piece). Prewash your fabric. \u003cbr\u003e- Keep in mind, the heavier the fabric, the harder it will be to stitch through\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssorted Threads: bring 3 of 4 skeins of DMC cotton embroidery floss in your favorite colors. We will probably be working on neutral backgrounds. You also might want to try other threads like silk, linen, perle cotton, etc.\u003cbr\u003eIf you have a Darning Mushroom, bring it, but it’s not necessary to buy one for the class.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials provided in workshop are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(2) 9” squares of fabric for Samples\u003cbr\u003e(1) 8” x 10” piece for practice stitches.\u003cbr\u003eAssorted embroidery floss to share \u003cbr\u003ein class\u003cbr\u003eImage transfer materials\u003cbr\u003eSome fabric scraps to share\u003cbr\u003eStudent Handouts\u003cbr\u003eSlideshow PDF of examples\u003cbr\u003ePatterns and other ideas to share\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Fiber Fair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081477746731,"sku":null,"price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/7134\/8779\/files\/AprilSMendingwork3.jpg?v=1779390103","url":"https:\/\/www.naturalfiberfair.com\/products\/creative-mending-repair-restore-reimagine","provider":"Natural Fiber Fair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}