Learn how to mend your denim and woven clothing with beautiful hand-stitching. Join Erin for an information-packed, hands-on workshop to learn sashiko, a Japanese visible mending technique. Make your own sashiko-stitched sample pattern, and learn all of the “tips and tricks” to get you started on mending your denim and wovens. This is a great class for beginners and seasoned hand stitchers alike who are interested in hand stitching as both a functional and beautiful craft.
This 3-hour workshop includes:
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A presentation of mending materials and how they are used in practice
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A hands-on tutorial to practice and complete a patch in sashiko embroidery technique
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An explanation of how to repair specific types of clothing mends (crotch/butt patching, threadbare areas, torn pockets, worn knees)
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An opportunity to ask questions about your project-bring it with you!
Date & Time: November 20th 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Prerequisites: None
Materials Provided by Instructor:
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Denim patch for practice
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Sashiko needles
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Thread
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Beeswax
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Printed Booklet
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Needle Threader
About your Instructor:
Erin Eggenburg (she/her) is a fiber artist, author, and instructor who resides in Portland, OR. She is the owner of wrenbirdarts, an embroidery and mending pattern shop, and author of The Mending Directory. Erin teaches a variety of visible mending and embroidery classes online and in-person.
Learn more about visible mending at wrenbirdarts.com.
Location: 1311 SE 9th Ave, Portland
Please note: Classes are non-refundable unless the class is cancelled or rescheduled. Please sign up for classes you know you can attend.