Description
Join expert embroiderer and repair specialist, Beth Somerville, for a hands-on workshop focused on darning jumpers and secretly repairing jeans using a sewing machine. In this workshop, you will learn practical techniques for reviving your favourite garments. From mending woollen-jumpers with delicate darning techniques to repairing the often-worn areas of jeans without anyone noticing, you'll discover how simple and satisfying it is to extend the life of your clothes. Beth will also lead an insightful discussion about the environmental impact of fast fashion and how repair skills play a crucial role in the sustainable fashion movement. In the morning, you will learn how to choose appropriate thread to mend moth holes or worn areas in knitted jumpers. Beth will teach the woven method of darning and the you will be able to choose from a wide range of colours to create either contrasting or subtle mends. The method can also be applied to woven wool blankets and coats. In the afternoon, you will learn how to choose the appropriate fabric to reinforce and repair denim, depending on the colour and thickness of cloth. Beth will introduce the method of using iron-on adhesive to give initial stabilisation to the mend. There will be an induction into how to use a domestic sewing machine, and then you will have the skills to machine repair your denim garment for the rest of the afternoon, creating an almost invisible repair. You will leave this workshop with the skills to repair and breathe new life into your wardrobe, helping reduce your fashion footprint. Prolonging the life of your clothes, saving money, and taking a step towards a more sustainable and mindful approach to fashion. Please bring along your own garments to work on, knitted jumpers, thick wool coats or blankets and denim jeans/skirt are appropriate. This workshop is not suitable for sweatshirt or t-shirt material.
What's included in the price?
All mending materials provided. Please bring along your own garments to work on, knitted jumpers, thick wool coats or blankets and denim jeans/skirt are appropriate. This workshop is not suitable for sweatshirt or t-shirt material.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrates the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. We've been at the heart of creativity in the Cotswolds since 1978, and as well as classes and workshops we have craft studios, exhibitions and an amazing shop which sells work by UK craftspeople.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
- Accommodation offered
FAQs
We really hope you don’t need to, but any changes need to be made at least 30 days in advance. No refunds are given for any cancellation made within 30 days of a class commencing. An administration fee of 10% will be made on cancellations or alterations before this time. We cannot offer a refund if you are unwell for any reason and unable to attend.
All our studios are wheelchair accessible and members of our team will be able to assist you if you require. Near the shop on the ground floor we have a disabled toilet and a lift which will allow you access around the building.
If you find it difficult to stand during a class or have any other access needs, please let us know when booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Unfortunately, we do not have our own designated car park, however there are plenty around Cirencester. The nearest short stay car park is The Brewery Car Park which is approximately 2 minutes away and is a council run pay and display. This car park has several disabled parking spaces too. Sheep Street Car Park is a longer stay car park 3 minutes away, it is a cashless car park facilitated by Pay by Phone. Full details of all car parks and pricing can be found on Cotswold District Council Website.
We pride ourselves on smaller class sizes, so you get plenty of help from the tutors. Maximum 8-10 students per class.
Of course, and for some classes we may ask you to do this. Please don’t worry, if this is the case it will be clearly shown on the booking pages and in your confirmation emails.
No, we ask that students either bring their own or wear clothes they are happy to get messy in.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food or drinks into the studio.
