What is visible mending??
From the Embroiderer's Guild of America:
Visible mending is an ornamental approach to repairing an item. Rather than trying to mask the area where the item was damaged, the goal is to highlight these imperfections in a creative, eye-catching way. A combination of techniques and materials can be used to extend the life of an item which is otherwise in good condition, save a small hole, rip or tear. With the increased interest in upcycling, visible mending has become a popular way to avoid sending worn or torn items to a landfill. There are many ways to incorporate visible mending into your own life, and just as many crafting techniques can be used to fix snags, holes, and even cover up stains in virtually any type of fabric.
Visible mending is an ornamental approach to repairing an item. Rather than trying to mask the area where the item was damaged, the goal is to highlight these imperfections in a creative, eye-catching way. A combination of techniques and materials can be used to extend the life of an item which is otherwise in good condition, save a small hole, rip or tear. With the increased interest in upcycling, visible mending has become a popular way to avoid sending worn or torn items to a landfill. There are many ways to incorporate visible mending into your own life, and just as many crafting techniques can be used to fix snags, holes, and even cover up stains in virtually any type of fabric.
This workshop will give you an opportunity to try your hand at mending a clothing item you own! Bring your own damaged clothing item, and we will supply all the tools you will need to fix it! We will have fabric, patches, embroidery thread, needles and more!
Gravelbourg Artisan Co-op members will be on hand to assist you in getting started, we will also have books from the Chinook Library on hand for participants to reference.
$10 per person, ages 14+.
Light refreshments provided.
Light refreshments provided.
The Gravelbourg Artisan Co-operative is a non-profit producer co-op founded by local artists, crafters, makers, and bakers.