Visible Mending____04.12.26 (11 AM to 1 PM)Mending our textiles honors the art of repair and reuse. Visible mending has long been a practical and expressive tradition across continents and cultures. This class celebrates that legacy while centering your own artistic style. The Japanese tradition of sashiko is known for its even running stitches and geometric repetition, which turn utility into aesthetics. North African appliqu, European darning, and Appalachian patchwork lean more organically,

Nordic style holds a fascinating contradiction

we explore the East–West exchanges that have shaped material culture for centuries

Each pattern design comes with printed sewing patterns and step-by-step instructions

Early 20th Century 7-9 mm 28" including raffia

double-breasted front

to suggest the wrapped waist of ancient Grecian gowns

Made using the most luxurious hand-woven Thai silk donated to us from a local luxury pillow business

and opened her own clothing boutique in Corpus Christi before the age of 24

draw the pattern pieces directly onto the fabric following the instructions

accumulation

you can use light to mid-weight interfacing

If you are wanting a quilted version but can’t get your hands on a pre-quilted fabric we have a blog post with instructions on making your own