Learn Expert Mending skills

Service Description

Revive and sustain your wardrobe - Learn Expert Mending Skills at FabricWorks. This is an opportunity to ensure the longevity of your clothes and minimise textile waste into landfill! Join us at FabricWorks for a hands-on, inspiring workshop where you'll learn expert mending skills. Say goodbye to throwing away your garments and hello to saving money and the environment . This in-person event will take place at Limehouse Town Hall. This is an amazing opportunity to learn core mending skills you can use again and again. Discover the techniques to: Invisible and visible mending – make those rips a statement or disappear them. Using both machine sewing and hand embroidery techniques. Knitwear rescue – learn to darn and fix moth holes or snags, breathing new life into your knits. Essential clothing repair techniques – tackle rips, tears, and more! Bring a garment to mend or practice on our sample swatches—no experience needed! Why join us? Save money: Extend the life of your clothes and avoid replacements. Be sustainable: Reduce textile waste and make a positive impact on the environment. Learn a valuable skill: Gain practical knowledge you can use for years to come. Community Spirit: Connect with fellow menders in a friendly and supportive environment. Did you know ? If every person in the UK bought just one second hand item, or repaired an existing one, insread of purchasing new, it would save the equivalent Co2 of taking 500,000 Cars off the road. Our expert team will guide you through: Live demonstrations of professional repair techniques Step-by-step guidance as you practice your new mending skills Make the most of the class—ask for 1:1 support and get answers to all your mending questions These will include but not limited to: mending jeans on our sewing machines mending rips or tears on our sewing machines mending knit wear embroidery mends Perfect for all skill levels! Whether you're a complete beginner or a skilled sewer, our team will provide you with the confidence and skills to mend your own clothes, for many years to come. Details: Date: 15th April Time: 6.30-9.30 pm Location: FabricWorks/ Stitches in time Studio. 646 commercial road E14 7HA Cost: £15.00 All materials, machinery and equipment are provided to learn various mending techniques - please bring your own mends too if you wish. Plus :Take-home handouts and sample swatches provided for continued practice! Complimentary Tea, coffee and soft drinks wil be available.