next up is the in-studio Mending = LOVE which i hope will be a fun community event! i personally think EVERYONE should know a little bit about mending so that they can keep their clothing in use as long as possible, and not toss it in the trash (i.e. send it to the landfill) because of a small hole, stain or some broken stitches…
to register (or if you have a question), email me at cal@calpatch.com
Mending = LOVE
Wednesday, February 14 5:30-7:30pm at my studio in Kerhonkson, NY, $40
Mending is an essential part of maintaining your handmade or Slow-Fashion wardrobe (or even your store-bought clothes!), and patching and darning are your key techniques. Cal will show you 2 different ways to patch a hole in woven garments: Overlay and Reverse Applique, various stitches that work for each method, and when to use them. Then we will mend a hole in a knitted garment with traditional darning. Whether you try to do it invisibly or artfully, you’ll extend the life of your favorite woolies by knowing how to darn them. Traditional darning works well for smaller holes or areas that are worn thin. You might have so much fun, you’ll actually be happy to see a new hole in your most-loved and worn garments! No prerequisite skills.
Supplies:
2 items (woven or T-shirt) with holes to be patched, or a piece of fabric to become a “mending sampler”
Scraps of woven and knit fabric for patches
Hand-sewing needles in a few sizes
All-purpose, buttoncraft, or top-stitching thread
Embroidery floss (I suggest size 8 Perle Cotton)
Pins
Scissors
A sock, sweater or other knit item with a small (not bigger than about 1″ across) hole to be darned (can be hand or machine knit)
Small amount of comparable-sized yarn to what the original is knit from (probably between fingering and worsted), can be matching or contrast
Tapestry needles in a few smaller sizes (or any needles with a large enough eye for yarn)
Note: don’t worry if you don’t have any of these items! you don’t need to go out and buy anything. i will have extra to share, i just can’t guarantee a good color match.
