MakeIt: Visible Mending - Darning

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Arts & Crafts
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on October 21, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
  • This event is for registrants age 15 and above.

Program Description

Event Details

Learn fun and creative ways to fix holes and worn spots in your clothing with visible mending! In this workshop, you'll discover simple techniques to repair woven and knitted fabrics, using stitches that can be decorative and expressive. We’ll show you traditional methods, as well as tools like darning eggs and small looms, to help make mending useful and artistic. Bring along any clothing with holes or worn areas, like socks or sweaters—no previous experience needed! All materials will be provided. You can work on your own items or practice on fabric samples provided by us.

Spots are limited, so sign up now and get ready to fix it and flaunt it!

What You'll Learn:

  • How darning can be used to repair and decorate clothes
  • Classic fixing methods using needles and tools
  • How to do visible repairs on different types of fabrics and get creative with your stitches
  • Tips for choosing colorful threads to make your repairs stand out
  • Friendly guidance and helpful feedback

 (EBR Makerspace program)

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

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