In this 2 hour workshop learn how to repair your denim with invisible-style machine darning. Bring your own sewing machine.
Tickets are limited! This will be a small intimate group of 4 plus the sewing teacher, Nandi.
Date & Time: Monday, September 22, 6:30-8:30 PM
Who this is for:
- you've sewn a few projects on your machine and are comfortable using it
- your denim jeans are unwearable because of holes in the thighs, crotch, or back pockets
- or your denim jacket is unwearable because of holes on the collar or elbows
- you want your repairs to blend into the fabric
- you want to learn how to repair your denim before it breaks
- advanced beginners
- ages 18+
This technique is best for:
- denim with 5% stretch or less or no-stretch denim
- white, black, or blue denim (contact me if you have a different jean color)
- we will practice on denim scraps before working on a pair of denim that you bring
What's included:
- denim sewing machine needles
- 1 thread color of your choice
- fusible interfacing
- denim scraps for practicing
A note about your sewing machine:
- You want your machine to have a setting for free-motion sewing with the correct foot attachment OR you can sew freely with the forward and reverse of your machine. If your machine has an automatic reverse button this may not be the class for you. Please contact me with any questions at nandi@blissjoybull.com.
Who this isn't for:
- you've never sewn before on a sewing machine
- your sewing machine doesn't run
- you don't own a sewing machine*
*If you don't own a sewing machine but are interested in the workshop: we have one sewing machine that is available to borrow. Please get in touch via email to see if it's available: nandi@blissjoybull.com.
What to bring:
- your sewing machine
- free-motion foot attachment
- matching all-purpose sewing thread, if you have it
- a pair of denim jeans or jacket
We will have the following to borrow:
- thread snips
- fabric shears
- thread in a variety of blue and gray colors, plus black and white
- pins and needles
- seam rippers
Location: 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront. We're located a block west of the Granville red line station and the Broadway 36 bus.
Accessibility & Parking: There are two steps down to get into the space. Our restroom is not ADA compliant. There is paid parking on Broadway and Granville Ave. I generally can find parking further west on Granville that's free. Note: there's permit parking perpendicular and north of Granville Ave.
Workshop Policies: Please review policies below before committing to a workshop.
- If BLISS JOY BULL needs to cancel a workshop, we will notify you 24 hours before the class and give you the option of refund or reschedule.
- At least two people are needed for this workshop to run.
- If you're unable to attend the workshop, email us 48-hours before the class starts for a refund.
- We're unable to refund tickets with less than 24 hours notice.
