Visible Mending / Margate 19th November 2025 Half Day or Full Day
Mending is a sustainable way the extend the life of your textiles, visible mending is about repairing in an intentional creative way. In each of these 3 hour workshops we explore simple hand sewing techniques using Japanese sashiko, weave and applique. The sashiko mend will be from 10am to 1pm and the weave mend from 2-5pm. You may choose to attend one or both workshops.
You can either bring a textile with you that you would like to repair or if we have fabric that you can work on that can be added to a garment at a later stage. You will leave with the ability to continue at home to breathe new life into your garments or textile homewares.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as we will work step by step in a small group environment.
Please note: If you are attending both workshops, we will have a 1 hour break for lunch (not included)
On The Day
A complimentary plant based Tea or Coffee and snacks will be provided. This Workshop will take place at our Margate Store. Please arrive 10 minutes before the workshop begins.
Les Animaux / 11 Lombard St, Margate CT9 1EJ
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Japanese Sashiko Weave Mending
Sashiko is more than just mending; it embodies the Japanese principle ofwabi-sabi, finding beauty in imperfection and incompleteness. It transforms a flaw into a feature, extending the life of clothing and promoting sustainability by reducing waste in the face of fast fashion.
Simple Weave Mending
Simple visible weave mending is a type of darning that uses a weaving technique to repair a hole in woven or knitted fabric, intentionally making the repair a decorative feature. Simple weave mending is a beginner-friendly technique that adds a personal touch and extends the life of a garment.
