Simple Mending Workshop Learn how to confidently mend your own clothes in this calm, beginner-friendly workshop focused on practical, everyday repairs. You’ll be guided through the basics of using a domestic sewing machine before practising straight seams and techniques on scrap fabric, helping you build confidence before working on your own garments. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll move on to mending items you’ve brought with you. This may include taking up hems on jeans, shirts or T-shirts, along with other simple fixes that can extend the life of your clothing. What you’ll cover: How to safely and confidently use a sewing machine Practising seams and techniques on scrap fabric Taking up hems on jeans, shirts and T-shirts Simple, durable mending methods you can repeat at home Who it’s for: Ideal for complete beginners or anyone wanting to gain practical mending skills. No previous sewing experience is required. What to bring: Please bring along 4–6 garments you’d like to mend. Realistically, we’ll probably only have time to work on 2–3 items depending on how complex the repairs are, but I’ll also use the session to talk you through different mending options and how you can approach similar repairs yourself in the future. All sewing machines, tools and materials for practice are provided. Location: On a Sew- 290 Brixton Hill, SW2 1HT Please note that some repairs are more complex (like heavy alterations or tricky garment construction), so while we’ll always guide you, not everything may be finished on the day.
