Visible Mending with Patches & Simple Stitches
Give your well-loved clothing a second life while learning practical and creative hand-stitching skills.
In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn simple visible mending techniques to repair and embellish clothing using hand stitching. Explore patching, fabric collage, and Sashiko-inspired stitching to mend holes, tears, and worn areas while transforming damaged garments into unique, personalized pieces.
This workshop focuses on slow stitching, creativity, and sustainable fashion practices that help extend the life of your textiles through thoughtful repair.
Ages: 16+
Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details:
No prior sewing or mending experience is required. This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in learning practical repair techniques, visible mending, and sustainable fashion practices.
Requirements:
Participants should bring at least one garment or textile item to mend during the workshop. Woven fabrics such as denim, canvas, cotton shirts, jackets, and bags work best for the techniques covered in class.
What You Will Learn:
- Basic hand-sewing and visible mending techniques
- How to patch holes and reinforce worn areas
- Fabric collage and decorative repair methods
- Sashiko-inspired stitching techniques
- Creative ways to personalize repaired garments
- Tips for extending the life of clothing and textiles
- Sustainable approaches to garment care and repair
We Supply:
Most materials are included, including:
- Assorted fabric patches and mending materials
- Embroidery floss and threads
- Fabric scraps for creative repairs
- Needles, hoops, and tools to use during class
- Sample materials for practice
You Bring:
- One or more items you would like to mend (denim, shirts, jackets, bags, or other woven fabrics are recommended)
- Optional: Any fabric scraps, patches, threads, or materials from home that you would like to incorporate into your project
- Optional: Hand-sewing or embroidery needles that you prefer to work with
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | No prior experience necessary to participate. Hand stitching skills is a plus. |
| Materials Included: | SOME MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED - SEE DESCRIPTION FOR REQUIRED MATERIALS |
| Instructor: | Yuki Furuichi |
| Instructor Bio: | Yuki Furuichi is the founder of the Tsugi-Hagi Project based in Victoria, BC. Inspired by Japanese traditions of repair and mindful living, Yuki teaches visible mending as a creative practice that extends the life of clothing while celebrating its history. Through hand stitching, patching, and textile reuse, she encourages participants to see wear and repair not as flaws, but as opportunities for transformation. Yuki has been sewing for many years, creating her own clothing, including kimono-inspired garments, and has led community workshops focused on sustainable textile practices. Her workshops combine practical mending techniques with an appreciation for craftsmanship, creativity, and the stories carried by everyday objects. |
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