Handstitching For Repairs

Join Aunty Social for a relaxed afternoon and learn 5 handstitch techniques that can be used to repair and maintain your clothes.

In this workshop you will guided through each stitch and learn how best to use them. You will leave with samples of each for you to reference in future.

You will learn:

• Running stitch
• Back stitch
• Slip stitch
• Ladder stitch
• Securing a button.

This workshop is suitable for people of all abilities and skill levels. It's deal for beginners, and those wanting to improve their sewing skills.

• Step by step tuition
• Equipment and materials
• Hot/cold drinks and snacks

This session is supported by Blackpool Council to help with the rising cost of living.

Access: If you have additional access needs (e.g. large print, BSL interpreter, level access) Please let us know by emailing or sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790‬

Important info: Please note that this session is upstairs. It’s a single flight of 14 steps then you go around the corner and there are two small steps. Once you’re upstairs there’s a loo. You shouldn’t need to come downstairs for anything until the end of the event.

We’re in the process of having a lift installed so we are hoping the space will be accessible soon.

Getting here

• Tram to North Pier
• Bus: No 3,4 or 6 bus to Topping St. No 2, 2C, 3, 7, 7, 11, 14, 17, 18 or 20 to Church St (Stanley Buildings)
• Driving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park.

REFUNDS

• If you can no longer attend, please request a refund using the link in your confirmation email.
• Orders can be refunded up to 7 days before the event.
• Refunds will be subject to the Eventbrite booking fee of 6.95% + £0.59 per ticket

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