Description
Darning is the act of repairing a torn or worn out piece of cloth by hand, weaving new threads into the old. It is a surprisingly simple mending technique that works great for small holes, like in worn out socks, chunkier knits, jeans, and moth-eaten sweaters, without the need for additional fabric patches.
In this workshop, Lucy will provide a demo, physical examples and diagrams to follow along, and guidance while you repair your own garments.
Required skills/prerequisites: None! Experience stitching with a needle and thread is helpful but not required.
About your instructor: Lucy Wanchun Leith is an artist and designer specializing in low-waste design at Production Mode in Chicago, IL. She designs and provides mending services, workshops, and instructional zines under the name LucyDreamsOf. When she’s not drafting garments and darning beloved, worn-out clothes, Lucy is drawing, making comics & zines, and leading climbing meetups with Sending In Color.