Visible Mending Workshop – Youth and Intergen

Learn practical ways to repair your clothes, and create a truly unique item for your wardrobe.

Hand stitching is a great life skill, that can save you money, rejuvenate a favourite piece of clothing, and is a great way to reduce textile waste.

You’ll learn the basics of hand stitching, including ways to apply patches or embroider small decorations on your clothes. You can then use these techniques to get creative with repairs, to create a sustainable wardrobe and reduce textile waste.

The workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced sewers.

For ages 13+

What to Bring

• Your clothes that have stains, rips or holes that need repairing

• Any special fabric, thread or embellishments you may want to add into your design.

About the Facilitator

Amy Jones is an inner west based artist, working in a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, collage and textiles. Amy’s paintings and textile pieces have been exhibited at a number of venues, including the Hazelhurst Gallery, Chrissie Cotter gallery, Global Gallery and Mary Place. Most recently, she exhibited work in the Seed Stitch Contemporary Textiles Award, the Petite Miniatures Textile Award, and the Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design prize. Amy is a regular host of Sydney Craft Week Events and workshops across Sydney.

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Location: St Peters Library 39 Unwins Bridge Road St Peters St Peters, NSW