Mending for Absolute Beginners

Join local designer, LucyDreamsOf, for an intro to all things mending—from threading a needle to patching your favorite clothes. Bring a well-worn item to fix, and Lucy will provide the materials and expertise to walk you through a creative and durable repair over the course of this 3-hour workshop. No prior experience necessary!

What’s Included:

• An overview of sewing and stitching basics, including: running stitch, whip stitch, sashiko, darning, patchwork, edges, and blanket stitch
• Direction to plan and complete a durable, beautiful mend
• Physical examples of mended garments for inspiration
• Materials: iron and ironing board, scissors, pins and needles, embroidery hoops, assortment of colorful thread and fabric scraps for patching

Workshop Tickets are Final Sale and not eligible for refunds:

• Our Workshop Tickets are like concert or event tickets - they are non-refundable but are transferable to a different person. If you find yourself unable to attend a workshop, you may find some one to take your place.
• If someone else will be taking your ticket, Email Us and let us know their name so we can add it to our list. In the case of unsafe weather like a severe snow storm, we will cancel the workshop and reschedule for a future date. If you’re unable to attend the rescheduled date, we will offer you a refund.

Accessibility Note: Lot’sa is located on a ground floor. There is a single stall bathroom, (not ADA accessible). There is an ADA accessible bathroom at a nearby business if needed.

Covid Safety Protocols:

• Use of appropriately sized HEPA air purifier
• Masks are not requited, but encouraged and offered at no cost
• Workshops limited to 10 attendees
• Surfaces sanitized & hand sanitizer available in shop/restroom

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