{"product_id":"sustainable-fashion-week-introduction-to-visible-mending-with-darning-millie-moon-frome","title":"Sustainable Fashion Week | Introduction to visible mending with darning @ Millie Moon, Frome","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Workshop as part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.asinglethread.org\/community-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSustainable Fashion Week\u003c\/a\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is darning? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarning is a traditional mending technique used to create small woven patches to cover and repair damaged clothing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarning can be used across many of the garments in your wardrobe; it’s best for knitwear from moth eaten jumpers and scarves to t-shirts but can even be used on denim and woven garments as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are lots of different darning techniques to choose from depending on the kind of fabric and damage you are looking to repair, and we'll be mending in a creative and visible way to celebrate the wear and tear our clothing collects!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is perfect for beginners and sewing enthusiasts alike and you’ll leave the workshop with the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤩 The confidence to get stuck into your mending pile with an understanding of the mending techniques covered and a sampler for future reference \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 Understanding that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emended is better than perfect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and you deserve the chance to enjoy mending as a creative outlet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧵 Troubleshooting tips and tricks for different fabrics and yarns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪡 Knowledge about how to use different mending techniques across different garments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♻️ A feeling of empowerment in knowing that by mending you are actively helping to tackle the textile waste crisis and reduce the amount of clothing sent to landfill. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this 2 hour workshop we will look at the best ways to repair knitwear using darning. We will look at all the equipment you need to start darning and cover tips and tricks to help along the way. I’ll run through the most popular darning methods such as plain weave darns and honeycomb darns which we’ll test out on sample fabrics before moving on to repairing your favourite knits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll materials are provided, just bring your own item of clothing to mend or decorate (and remember that darning can be applied to woven items but works best on knitwear). I will have a selection of yarns and colours but if you think you’ll need a very specific yarn or colour match then please bring this with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠ It is recommended that you bring an item that has a small area to repair to start with or something that you are happy to practice on ⚠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnacks and refreshments will be available; please add a note at the checkout if you have any dietary requirements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: this is a digital ticket that will be emailed to you after purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday 17th June 6.30pm - 8.30pm","offer_id":58403233497469,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8297\/0851\/files\/slow-stitch-club-toast-workshop-2022_29fe54b1-eefc-4340-80c8-d2f7129f62ab.heic?v=1752765485","url":"https:\/\/slowstitch.club\/en-us\/products\/sustainable-fashion-week-introduction-to-visible-mending-with-darning-millie-moon-frome","provider":"slow stitch club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}