Sashiko, meaning 'little stabs', is a traditional Japanese stitching technique, used to mend and reinforce worn-out garments. In this visible mending workshop, you'll learn the basics of this traditional Japanese method of repairing and get the chance to mend one of your own pieces of clothing.
Sashiko is all about embracing the art of repair. It encourages us to make visible mends and wear them with pride! While traditionally done in indigo and white, we will use colourful threads and patches to make your pieces stand out. Bring an item in need of mending, all other materials will be provided.
What to expect:
Learn the Japanese art of Sashiko
Learn beginner-friendly repair skills
Repair a well-loved item of clothing
Sashiko mending is best for holes and tears in woven fabrics and perfect for denim!
Age restrictions: 18+
Adult | £25 |
Thanks for a fab workshop, I'll be using the skills I gained whenever I have something that needs...
It was so much fun and relaxing as well!
Great afternoon, every colour thread imaginable to choose from, (mostly) fixed my hat but only "m...
Meret was super nice ! I’ll reproduce what I learnt for sure
It was so much fun and relaxing as well!
Thanks for a fab workshop, I'll be using the skills I gained whenever I have something that needs mending!
Great afternoon, every colour thread imaginable to choose from, (mostly) fixed my hat but only "mostly" because I worked too slowly, will finish it at home! Thanks again!
Meret was super nice ! I’ll reproduce what I learnt for sure
Loved this workshop, such a fun, creative and relaxing afternoon with a fab host and lovely people. Thank you ❤️
I really loved this workshop. Meret is lovely and a great teacher! She gave me lots of good tips, helped me plan a sashiko design that would suit the trousers I was mending, and made me feel much more confident in my own abilities. I was fixing quite a big hole so I'm going to finish it at home, but I'm so pleased with how it looks so far. I'd recommend this workshop to anyone, even if you're new to sewing!
I really loved this experience and the host was lovely to chat to and advise :) I went away feeling inspired to do more Sashiko! I've been recommending this workshop to friends.
I enjoyed the experience and the company. The host was very clear and easy to follow. She gave us plenty of ideas and time to practise also to put what we learnt onto our clothes that need patching up or decorated.
This was a very enjoyable session and a great introduction to Sashiko mending! I really liked being taken through a through basic patterns and then being able to try my own idea for mending my garment. Meret was lovely and guided everyone brilliantly :) Thank you!
Thank you for a lovely session. Highly recommended.
Hi. My name is Meret and I love sewing and sharing my skills. I am a sustainable fashion workshops facilitator, hosting workshops all things mending and upcycling!
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