The clothing industry has the second largest carbon footprint after fossil fuels. Because of this more and more people are turning to mending and repurposing their clothes to stop them going to landfill. Using the Japanese example of celebrating the repair rather than making it invisible, we will look at various methods for visible darning, making a feature of the moth holes, tears and worn patches of your well loved garments.

We will cover Sashiko patches, Appliqué, Visible Darning, Eyelets and other Surface Stitches using contrasting colours so the stitching shows. Soon your favourite clothes will all tell a new and unique story.

Please note that there is no kit with this class. so bring along your items that need mending, some colourful fabric for patches, some multi coloured threads, needles and scissors. This can be worked in the hand or in a small ring frame if you prefer.

You can explore many more stitches on the RSN Stitch Bank.

Your Zoom Link
The Zoom link for this online class will be included in your order confirmation email. If you do not receive it, please check your junk mail to see if it is there and if you still do not have it then please email education@royal-needlework. org. uk.

Class Recording
This class will be recorded via zoom, and you will be provided with access to this recording for a period of 30 days from the end of the class. The recording will be deleted after this.

Our online class recording policy can be found here

By attending this class you give your consent for the class to be recorded.

Please note that this is an online class. Please see provider website to view important joining information about online classes.

Please note that the cost includes the necessary kit and tracked postage.