Mending Workshop - Darning

Sunday, August 27th, 1-4pm

2711 Troost Ave.  Kansas City, MO 64109

*sign up before August 7th- $77

$88

This workshop focuses on a technique called "darning," a fabric mending process that involves re-weaving a portion of fabric by-hand.  Add new life to a beloved garment by darning tears, weak patches, stains and more. You may elect to make your darned repairs invisible, or embrace re-imaging your garment with an intentionally visible repair. 

In this class you will practice surface darning first on scrap woven fabric, and then use the second part of class to apply what you’ve learned to your own garment.

Bring a garment to practice on! The larger the hole the longer it will take to complete. I would recommend to have an item with a hole no bigger than a quarter to start.

This class welcomes beginners to advanced sewists - all it requires is a willingness to learn something new!

Types of garments suitable for this type of darning:

Medium-weight woven shirts, pants, etc.

Jeans

Socks

Sweaters

T-shirts. shorts

If you have any questions about a specific item please reach out - hadleyanneclark@gmail.com

Participants will be provided with a selection of embroidery floss, one hand sewing needle. You are also welcome to bring your own supplies like specific embroidery floss colors, embroidery hoop, thimbles, etc.

*This class will be held at Inner Space Yoga and we will be sitting on the floor for the entire class. Please come to connect, slow down bring a friend, make a new one.

All are welcome!

Suggested ages 16+

What sewing can do for your health:

STRESS RELIEF: Sewing encourages mindfulness and reduces stress and anxiety. The meditative action of sewing encourages positivity and feelings of relaxation. Concentration on one particular task allows a person to become immersed—leaving other worries behind—and to experience a true sense of peace. 

HAPPINESS: Physical activity stimulates the release of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. These three chemicals play an important role in the regulation of your mood.   

BRAIN GROWTH: Creative activities such as sewing promote new connections between neurons in the brain, effectively combating mental deterioration.

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