Visible Mending

Class Date: Saturday, December 14th

Class Time: 3pm - 5pm

Do you have some clothes laying around that need mending but you just keep putting it off? Are you interested in learning the art of visible mending? This workshop is for you!

This workshop is an opportunity to give your clothes new life and recharge yourself at the same time. You’ll learn to mend holes with the meditative repetition of slow stitching. This is a functional and decorative way to revive worn out fabrics by increasing strength and maintaining softness. These techniques can be applied to most fabric. We'll cover an assortment of different techniques. 

You are welcome to bring your own garments to patch up or we will have materials to practice with. Fabrics for patchwork, embroidery thread and tools will be provided. You're also welcome to bring your own materials. 

The simple and mindful act of mending is rewarding. Slow stitching gives us a chance to relax and unravel our thoughts. Mending allows us to connect with our clothes in a different way. We treat them less as disposable items and more like something to be taken care of and treated well. The more we handle fabric and thread the better we are at identifying well-made garments. Let us be more responsible consumers, in the spirit of living more sustainable and low waste. 

About the Instructor:

Lindsey Vaniman is a costumer, tailor and owner of The Mend Shop living and working in Idyllwild, CA. If you've been into the shop, you probably know Lindsey and her rad custom embroidery patches! 

• two hours of guided instruction
• supplies to use in class and some to take home to continue working
• 10% off anything in the shop during your studio time 

• Wear easy-to-wash clothes or bring an apron in case we get a little messy.
• any clothes you would like to mend as well as any scrap fabric or thread you would like to use (this is optional, we will provide all supplies in class)

Note: Workshop tickets are only refundable one week in advance. Tickets may be transferred to a friend or family member if you are unable to attend. Workshops are not suitable for children younger than 13 and any minors must have a parent in attendance.