Check out our virtual and in-person mending classes and other in-person events!

Saturday, March 29, 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Intro to Sweater Repair with Hand Darning | Jenny G's Art Supply, 1926 W Montrose Ave, Chicago IL 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!

• Tapestry needles, and wool and cotton yarns will be provided. A knitted swatch will also be provided to practice these techniques.
• You'll be provided a darning loom for use during the workshop - available for purchase after the workshop
• In general, chunkier knits in a solid color without patterns are easier to learn how to darn. Very fine knit fabric is more challenging.

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

To subscribe to this calendar click here (events will automatically sync on Google calendar).