This is the first workshop in a short series focused on “craftivism,” a term combining craft and activism demonstrating how creativity can be a catalyst for change. Hosted by Aneesa Shami Zizzo and Able ARTS Work Learn for Life this workshop features mending, or the act of repairing one’s clothes, and will cover basic techniques for patching holes. Through the act of mending items we already own, we are choosing to be stewards of our own possessions and take a small stand against over-consumption and fast fashion. By upcycling our textiles, we are diverting landfill-bound objects and giving them new life.
We will play with different ways to highlight visible mending on our clothes, including: fabric patches, decorative stitching and darning. All levels of experience are welcome. Some hand sewing experience encouraged, but not required.
Cost: $5.00
Suggested Materials:
- Garment that needs mending, such as: a favorite pair of jeans, a sweater, socks—anything in your wardrobe that needs a little love!
- Fabric scraps
- Sharp scissors
- Sewing needles
- Thread
Objectives:
- Explore different hand sewing techniques
- Understanding the importance to reuse textiles