An introduction to patching holes and creating an embroidered floral mend or motif. A gentle and mindful session of stitching as a group.

Visible mending is a growing community addressing the environmental impact of the textile industry in a way that simultaneously encompasses communal mindful practice, creativity, and mending in a wholly holistic way.

Visible mending takes traditional techniques such as patching, darning and sashiko to repair clothing in an intentionally visible and creative way. With these techniques we can have another way to express ourselves creatively. The ability to express ourselves gives us agency. With agency we can feel in control to make positive choices.

With a practical skill, enjoyed in-group and individually, we can feed into the change towards a sustainable world. And the gentle, slow movement, the mindful space it gives us, allows for pause in our fast noisy lives.

This session will focus on floral embroidery around a patch, which can be used as a mend or as a decorative motif. All materials and instruction will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome, from seasoned needlworkers to complete beginners.

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