Calendar of Events
Check out our virtual and in-person mending classes and other in-person events!
Wednesday, April 2, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Intro to Hand Darning | Indigo & Violet Studio, 1411 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago 60613 | TICKETS
- Make your holey sweaters wearable again with darning. Learn how to repair holes in knitwear by darning a hole by hand and with a Speedweve-style darning loom. This two-hour class will guide you through the process of creating and darning a rectangular patch with yarn. You will learn the best tools and materials for repairing knitwear with darning. Bring your own sweater with a 1” hole or smaller to repair!
Thursday, April 3, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Visible Mending Basics | The Eco Cafe, 4754 N Rockwell Ave, Chicago 60625 | TICKETS
Learn the basics of hand sewing with visible mending techniques for repairing your clothes. This workshop will cover:
- Different stitches for repairing clothes with decorative stitches
- Practical stitches for broken seams
- The best tools and materials for repairing woven garments
- How to identify woven fabrics
- Each student will create a mending sampler for you to practice the repair techniques
- This is an introductory class for all skill levels
- Materials included in the ticket price
Monday, April 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Visible Mending Basics | The Green Goose Shop, 5238 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 | TICKETS
Learn the basics of hand sewing with visible mending techniques for repairing your clothes. This workshop will cover:
- Different stitches for repairing clothes with decorative stitches
- Practical stitches for broken seams
- The best tools and materials for repairing woven garments
- How to identify woven fabrics
- Each student will create a mending sampler to practice the repair techniques
- This is an introductory class for all skill levels
- Mending kit included in the ticket price
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