Skill Builder: Mending and Embellishing

Learn to use visible and invisible mending techniques to give new life to your beloved knits. Break away from the fast fashion cycle and learn to fix holes, cover stains, and embellish wardrobe favorites. One 2-hour session Skills needed: None Skills learned: Darning Swiss darning Basic reweaving and simple embroidery Materials: An item to be repaired or embellished, freshly washed Yarn to match the gauge of the item to be repaired: we offer mini skeins in a rainbow of colors and weights, or use scrap yarn from your stash Tapestry needles to match yarn weight Darning mushroom or darning egg and rubber band (optional) Scissors Preparation: Before the first class, search your closet, mending pile, or thrift store for an item to mend. Please bring all materials to class!