Visible Mending: Weaving Patch at SPARKS
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EmailWeaving patches are the perfect way to cover up small holes or rips in any kind of fabric, but especially finely knitted items and jersey. This weaving patch workshop will teach you a fun and useful repair skill so you can give new life to much-loved pieces of clothing.
Whether you go subtle and use the same colour yarn as your garment to create your patch or you go for a bold, colourful contrast to create a woven statement piece, is up to you. No matter what you choose, this crafty and easy method will absolutely revive your favourite garments. Just bring a clothing item in need of mending and all other materials will be provided.
What to expect:
- A mending workshop suitable for beginners
- Learn how to weave patch mend clothing items
This repair method is best for smaller holes and tears, perfect for fine knit and jersey such as socks!
Age restrictions: 18+
| Adult | £20 |
What people are saying
Nov 2023
Great teacher, I learned a skill that will make sure I enjoy my clothes for so much longer 😍
Oct 2023
Lovely couple of hours spent learning how to weave visible patches to mend clothing. Friendly hos...
How to get there
Facilities
- Toilets
On the day
- Meet Meret in the fashion department workshop space at Sparks Bristol (it’s the yellow corner next to the rework atelier). Bring an item to work on.
- If you’re unsure which would be the best workshop for mending your item, please contact your host before the workshop.
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You'll be hosted by
Meret Faerber (She/Her)
Hi. My name is Meret and I love sewing and sharing my skills. I am a sustainable fashion workshops facilitator, hosting workshops all things mending and upcycling!
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