Mending by Hand
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Mending by Hand
Four Week Series | Thursdays | Ages 16+
Sep 3rd - 24th | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | $150
Learn to extend the life of your favorite clothes and bags through intentional, creative mending!
In a world of fast fashion, mending is an act of rebellion. This class is for the person who has saved their favorite article of clothing that has torn, ripped, or gotten a hole and thought, one day, I’ll get that fixed because I love to wear this so much. Well, now you can learn to fix it yourself!
Over four weeks, we’ll explore visible mending techniques, including Sashiko-style stitching and other traditional hand-mending methods. You’ll learn how to repair your favorite bag, shirt, pants, or sweater. You’ll learn how to work with fabric patches, specialty threads, and hand-sewing tools to turn wear and tear into wearable fashion.
This is not a tailoring class - No alterations, just repair, reinforcement, and creative problem-solving. We'll supply needles, thread, fabric patches, and basic mending tools. Bring a garment or bag that needs love. If you can thread a needle and tie a knot, you're ready.
The four-week journey will culminate in a fully mended piece, repaired with skill, style, and the satisfaction of keeping something you love in rotation and out of the landfill.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.