Workshop Rililie - Master the art of mending - english

Sonntag, 05. Oktober 2025, 13.00 - 16.00 Uhr, Ticket beinhaltet ein Wochenendticket

Master the Art of Mending: From History to Hands-On Repair

Mend with Purpose: Stitch History, Sustainability, and Creativity Together.

Unlock the timeless craft of mending in this immersive 3-hour workshop! Whether you’re a knitter, sustainability enthusiast, or simply want to breathe new life into well-loved garments, this class blends historical insight with practical skills to transform how you repair and reimagine textiles.

What You’ll Learn:
Historical Techniques: Explore how mending evolved from necessity to artistry, from early 20th-century “Make Do and Mend” campaigns to Japanese boro and sashiko traditions.
Hands-On Repair: Master Swiss darning for invisible fixes, woven darning for holes, and creative visible mending to turn flaws into features.
Advanced Repairs: Tackle cables, lace, and purl stitches with pro techniques like foundation grids and re-knitting patches.
Sustainability Meets Style: Discover how to match yarns, stabilize fabrics, and design repairs that honor your garment’s story while embracing modern eco-conscious fashion.

Why Join?
All Levels Welcome: Beginners and seasoned menders alike will leave with actionable skills.
Take Home: A personalized mending kit guide and resources to continue your journey.
Revive, Don’t Replace: Gain confidence to repair heirlooms, socks, sweaters, and more-saving money and reducing waste.

Transform “worn out” into “worn beautifully”-one stitch at a time. 

Workshop Materials:

Prepare a 10 x 10 cm swatch out of stash yarn (DK or similar) and bring it together with extra yarn and matching needles.

Optional: Bring a knitted project that is damaged, has a hole or any other issue you would like to repair.