WORKSHOPS
Mending Workshops in Totnes and Ashburton
Mending by Hand Workshops
TOTNES - Palmer By Design, 80 High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5SN
Next Date: Tuesday 28th April - General Repairs
Time: 10:00-12:00
Cost: £25 per person
ASHBURTON - Catherine Waters Antiques, 22 North Street, Ashburton,. TQ13 7QD
Next Dates:
- Wednesday 29 April - Buttons, Hems and Seams
- Wednesday 27 May - Rips, Tears and Holes
- Wednesday 24 June - Stains and Worn Out Areas
Time: 17:30-19:30
Cost: £25 per person
Your clothes tell your story, keep your memories and show the craft of the maker. When these items start to wear out or you accidentally tear them there are plenty of ways to rescue them and make them look even more interesting. That way you can keep wearing them and keep them from being discarded prematurely.
You will be learning the following hand sewing techniques:-
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Embellishing stains with embroidery
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Stitching over worn areas with Boro technique
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Replacing hemline topstitch
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Patching techniques
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Sewing on a button professionally
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Different types of seams
This session will involve slow stitching by hand which is a mindful and relaxing practice
needing very little equipment and no noisy machines. This provides an opportunity for conversation around the table.
I will provide some fabric scraps and embroidery threads.
What to bring:
Bring your basket of repairs and we will work through it.
Bring your own scissors, needles and threads.
One to One or Small Groups
I teach absolute beginners, advanced sewers and professionals in small classes at my Devon home. Ideal for small groups of 1-3.
Examples of what you could learn :-
- Taking patterns from existing items
- Working with a bought pattern
- Making your own patterns
- Improving your sewing skills & techniques
- Mending your loved clothes.
I am very happy to adapt the classes to fit the needs of the student.
Prices :-
One to One - £25/hour
Groups - £15/hour per person
All workshops are between 2 and 4 hours.
Refreshments included.
You can bring your own sewing machine and overlocker if you prefer or use my equipment.
Please email me or call my contact number below for further information and bookings. Happy to chat through your sewing ambitions and come up with a plan.
