RESTORATION LONDON - VISIBLE MENDING WORKSHOP - DARNING

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

During this 2 hour workshop you will be given an introduction in to the art of Darning, a textiles mending technique traditionally used on knitwear, but can also be used on any fabric to help you mend or up-cycle your favourite clothes, learning 4 different Darning techniques.

You will leave the workshop feeling inspired to continue fixing and rejuvenating all of your favourite pieces that need a bit of TLC or even if you just want to customise your jumpers or jeans to make them a bit more exciting.

This will be a hand sewing class, so no need to be a pro on the sewing machine! Which means you will be able to learn the techniques and continue to fix your clothing without any machinery.

LEVEL:

Suitable for complete beginners

DURATION:

2 hours

The following materials will be provided at the workshop:

1.) Embroidery Thread/ Yarn

2.) Sewing and Darning needles

3.) Hand out instructions and inspiration sheets (for you to keep)

4.) Fabric to practise all the techniques on

5.) Darning mushrooms

6.) Darning eggs

7.) Embroidery hoops

8.) Pins

9.) Scissors

**Feel free to also bring an item of clothing to mend during the workshop - preferably knitwear**

The workshop will take place at the below address:

URBAN OUTFITTERS

200 Oxford Street

London

W1D 1NU

UK