Come and learn the relaxing and playful art of simple sashiko repair!
In this beginners' workshop, you will be shown how to repair and revive your summer clothes and homeware textiles, such as torn pillowcase or cushion covers, a linen shirt or light cotton skirt or trousers.
You will learn how to mend both small and large holes and tears using patches of reclaimed materials and the traditional sewing techniques inspired by traditional Japanese boro and sashiko methods.
The sashiko mending style originated in Japan, where sashiko (‘little daggers’) describes a simple running hand stitch that's surprisingly easy to learn and opens up a world of creative possibilities.
The repetitive movement of the sashiko stitch is a practice used by many as meditation, giving our brains and bodies the chance to relax, switch off and reset.
We will start with a sampler so you can practise the technique and them move on on to repairing items you have brought to repair. If you don't have anything suitable for repair we can provide an item for you.
NB There's no 'right' way to repair. Come along, relax, experiment and have fun :-)
You will learn
a short introduction to the philosophy of traditional Japanese mending.
the simple sashiko hand-stitching technique.
how to select and prepare your fabrics.
which needles and other tools can be used.
We will provide:
all sewing equipment.
fabrics and threads for sampling and patches.
examples of sashiko-style mending to get your creative juices flowing!
hot drinks and biscuits
What to bring
Items that need mending, if you have them. This technique works best with natural fabrics such as cotton and linen. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU'D LIKE US TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AN ITEM FOR MENDING
Your own sewing kit if you have one.
Concession tickets
Being accessible and inclusive to everyone is important to us at Simply Repair. If you want to join us on any of the workshops but financial circumstances prevent this, please get in touch at info@ simplyrepair.org.uk so we can help. All requests are confidential, and we offer a no questions asked policy. We will do our best to accommodate but, in the event, where the workshop is already full, we can discuss future options.
Your workshop host
This relaxed pace, small group workshop will be led by Karen Bentley-Brown, business and wellbeing coach, founder of Simply Repair South Lakes and Future Fixers CIC and a Green Sketch Ambassador. With a background in Geography and environmental education, Karen has a passion for connecting people with nature and with themselves. She loves to share her experiences of mindful mending, sketching nature and journalling.
Refunds and Cancellations
Tickets will be refunded if:
The event is cancelled
The event is rescheduled, and you cannot make the new date
The event changes location, and you cannot attend
If you have been charged a booking fee, unfortunately this cannot be refunded.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds if:
You can no longer attend the event due to personal circumstances
You have changed your mind about attending the event
If you are unable to attend please email as soon as possible info@simplyrepair.org.uk and we will access the request on a case by case basis.
About Simply Repair South Lakes
We hold repair events where you can get small electricals, clothes, furniture, toys and other household items fixed free of charge. We bring together people with skills to repair and those who want to learn how. Our aims at Simply Repair are to reduce waste, share skills, improve wellbeing and build communities.
We aim to bring you monthly workshops where you can learn a new skill from local hosts and bring people together to share knowledge and skills. All profits go directly to helping to fund more workshops and repair events.
Keep up to date with us at:
www.facebook.com/SimplyRepairSL
w ww.instagram.com/simplyrepairsouthlakes
www.simplyrepair.org.uk
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