Give new life to your beloved knits using visible and invisible mending techniques. Break away from the cycle of fast fashion and learn to fix holes, cover stains, and embellish wardrobe favorites.
One 2-hour session
Skills needed:
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None
Skills learned:
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Darning
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Swiss Darning
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Basic reweaving
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simple embroidery
Materials:
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An item to be repaired or embellished (Search your closet, mending pile or thrift store)
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Yarn to match the gauge of the item to be repaired (the instructor has a selection of yarns in a rainbow of colors and weights that you may choose from, or use scrap yarn from your stash)
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Tapestry needles to match yarn weight
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Darning mushroom or darning egg and rubber band (optional – the instructor will have mending tools for you to try)
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Scissors
