MINDFUL MENDING WORKSHOP
Repair, rework and re-love your clothes
Saturday 13 June — 9:30am to 4pm
✨ Sewing is better together — bring a friend and receive 10% off when you book together.
Join embroidery master Ali Dibley for a relaxing and inspiring session of mindful mending.
This beautiful, slow sewing workshop is all about giving your garments a second life. Learn how to repair, reinforce and creatively rework your favourite pieces using hand stitching techniques — turning wear and tear into something truly special.
Ali brings her deep experience in embroidery, fashion and sustainability to guide you through simple yet effective techniques you can use again and again at home.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CLASS
• Learn practical skills to repair and extend the life of your clothes
• Explore creative, decorative mending techniques
• A mindful, relaxing day of hand stitching
• Small group with personalised guidance
• Sewing is better together — enjoy a warm, welcoming studio
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Basic mending principles
• Hand stitching techniques for repair and reinforcement
• How to approach different fabrics and repairs
• Creative ways to make visible mending a feature
• Tips to continue mending at home
SKILL LEVEL
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER / BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE
• Suitable for complete beginners
• Also perfect for experienced sewists wanting to explore slow stitching and sustainable sewing
CLASS FORMAT
• One-day workshop
• Small group (up to 6 students)
• Relaxed, supportive and creative environment
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Full kit — Japanese sashiko threads, needle and hoop
• Take-home colour instruction booklet
• Expert tuition with Ali
• A bright, comfortable studio space
• Tea and coffee throughout
WHAT TO BRING
• Garment/s to mend — shirt, jeans, jumper, cushion or similar
• Your glasses, if you need them
• Your lunch — fridge available, or pop out to a local café
READY TO BOOK?
Bring along something well-loved and leave with the skills to make it wearable again — beautifully.
