Boro - The Japanese Art of Visible Mending

The perfect antidote to fast fashion, visible mending is all about giving clothing a new lease on life while turning everyday pieces into something beautiful and unique. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore traditional Japanese decorative stitching techniques used to mend, strengthen and embellish fabric. Discover how a simple repair can become a beautiful design feature, transforming well-loved clothing into something truly one of a kind. We'll be working with recycled denim and vintage kimono fabrics, giving these beautiful textiles a second life. You'll leave with a repaired item and/or a hand-stitched fabric square that can be used as a coaster or decorative mat. It also makes a lovely handmade gift! What's included: • All materials and equipment supplied • Guidance in traditional Japanese-inspired stitching and visible mending techniques • Recycled denim and vintage kimono fabrics to work with • Your own handmade creation to take home You're also welcome to bring along a piece of clothing you'd like to repair or some fabric you'd like to incorporate into your project. Skill level: Suitable for beginner to intermediate sewists. No previous experience with visible mending is necessary. Ages: All ages welcome from 15+ and anyone under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult Min of 5 people to go ahead with this, otherwise we will cancel and refund.