Maximum Class Size: 8

Open to all levels. Perfect for complete beginners or experienced stitchers looking to learn decorative mending techniques.

Bring your worn denim or workwear that needs fixing and learn how to use Sashiko-inspired stitching to patch your clothes and bring new life to old garments. In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, Shelley Zetuni from Sewing Smith will guide you through traditional Japanese mending techniques adapted for modern visible repair.

This 3 hour workshop will explore Sashiko-inspired stitching as a method for strengthening and marking cloth. Using dissolvable fabric printed with Sashiko motifs, from simple running stitches to more complex patterns, you’ll learn how to reinforce worn-out denim with patches and fabric scraps, creating repairs that are both decorative and durable.

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