Mending & Adorning

While typically needle felting is known for making objects, I use this method to mend sweaters, coats, socks, hats, scarfs;  anything made of wool, cashmere or a wool blend.

In workshop you'll learn to mend those holes and also add your own signature look.  You decide if you want your repair to be invisible or be seen! ​

Best for: Small holes or surface decoration on wool or wool-blend items — think sweaters, scarves, socks, or mittens.​

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Discover the beauty and intention behind sashiko, the traditional Japanese art of visible mending. In this hands-on, mindful workshop, you’ll learn how to repair, reinforce, and embellish clothing using elegant geometric stitches that are both functional and decorative.

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This is a creative & functional workshop where you will use sashiko thread, needles, and simple stitching patterns to patch, strengthen, and decorate your clothing with timeless designs.

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Best for: Mending or embellishing denim, cotton, linen, or other natural-fiber garments — think jeans, jackets, shirts, aprons, or tote bags.

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Split your pants? Noticed thinning from inner-thigh wear or a classic “butt blowout”? This practical, confidence-boosting class focuses on reinforcing the high-traffic areas of your pants so you can wear them comfortably (and safely) again.

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In this workshop you'll learn how to discreetly mend and strengthen crotch seams, inner thighs, and rear panels using durable patching and reinforcing stitches on a sewing machine. Instead of retiring well-loved pants, you’ll restore them with smart techniques that prevent future wear and extend their life.

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Best for: Crotch holes, inner-thigh thinning, rear splits, and worn areas in denim, cotton, linen, and other sturdy pant fabrics.

Give old favorites a fresh story with hand-stitched appliqué. In this creative, hands-on workshop, you’ll design and sew beautiful fabric patches to cover stains, mend tears, hide logos, or simply add personality to your clothes.

Appliqué is wonderfully versatile and beginner-friendly. Using simple stitches and thoughtfully chosen fabrics, you’ll learn how to place, secure, and decorate patches that are both durable and expressive. Whether you’re reviving a well-worn piece or customizing something plain, this workshop helps you turn everyday garments into one-of-a-kind wearables.

Best for: Covering stains or logos, repairing tears, and adding bold or subtle design to medium-weight garments — think sweatshirts, sweatpants, canvas jackets, pants, shirts, and bags.

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Learn how to fix holes and add flair to your clothes using the Speedweve-style mini loom! Whether you're patching jeans, socks, or adding pizzazz to a plain tee — this hands-on workshop makes it easy & fun.

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Best for: Small holes (up to 1”) in woven, jersey, or knit fabrics — think shirts, socks, & pants

I teach a variety of embroidery workshops:

Embroidery Samplers - learning several stitches on one canvas to learn and display skills. (see Dropcloth Samplers for examples.) 

Embellishing clothing - either using existing motifs in clothing patterns or adding your own, adding embroidery to clothing, bags, and more are great ways to add your own personal touch to a garment or cover a stain or small hole.

Outline embroidery - using a stencil - outlining a shape in a simple stem, back, chain or whipped stitches to make your shape come to life. Also great class to learn lettering techniques.

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