Turn your beloved-yet-threadbare shirts into iron-on patches for other garments
Learn how to upcycle shirts and update old sweaters using applique.
WORKSHOP INFO:
In this workshop, MK will guide you in how to turn an old t-shirt design into a patch for a jacket, crew, or sweater. Participants will learn how to use iron-on heat bond adhesive as well as machine and hand-sewing to attach the new patches
LEVEL: Beginner - no prior experience necessary
AGE APPROPRIATE FOR: Adults
Participants under 18 automatically get 20% off at checkout.
If you're signing up a group of 4 use code 'Fri3nd5Cr4ft!' for 10% off or email us at
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TO BRING:
Old T-shirt
Sweater, jacket, or crew style shirt to sew patch to
TOOLS AND MATERIALS PROVIDED:
Heat and Bond
Thread
Sewing Needles
Pins
Chalk
Irons
Sewing Machines
About the Instructor: MK Warren
MK is an interdisciplinary artist, gardener, and coordinator, and activist. Her creative work largely revolves around the use of fibre arts, botanicals, found objects and other mixed-media assemblage to create 3-dimensional artworks, decor, and crafts. She has planned and facilitated workshops for all ages with the City of Toronto, East End Arts, Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Services, Saje Natural Wellness, and others.
She has a Bachelors of Design in Fibre and Material Arts from OCAD University, and certificates in Horticulture, and Arts Education and Community Engagement from Humber and Centennial colleges. Give her a follow @mkmakesthings
ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMODATIONS:
We pride ourselves in making this space LGBTQ friendly. We also have a gender neutral, accessible bathrooms, and a ramp at the front. Please let us know if you have any particular accessibility needs and we will do our best to accommodate. Message us at
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Adults $55
All our workshops include free coffee and tea. Borrow one of our mugs, or bring your favourite reusable container.
📅 Date: Saturday October 4
🕒 Time:1pm - 4pm
📍 Location: 247 Coxwell Ave - Mischief Makers
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