Visible Mending - 4-week Class
2 hours per week, hands-on small group class. All levels/no experience necessary. All materials included. Our studio is located in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
In this 4-week class, you will learn various hand stitches to repair, embellish and patch clothing. The stitches are both decorative and strengthening; they can also be used for stain cover-ups.
Week 1: Sashiko-style repair using running stitch, backstitch and prick stitch
Week 2: Variations of rice stitch and satin stitch
Week 3: Attach patches using the stitches above
Week 4: Flat weave over a hole with extra time to work on personal repairs
We will provide scrap fabric that you can practice on and turn into patches the first 3 weeks. You can also apply these techniques directly to any well-loved clothing that you bring along. On week 4, you will learn to how to apply patches with the various stitches you’ve learned.
Note: An article of clothing is NOT required to participate as we will have plenty of practice materials for you to create patches with, that you can apply to clothes in the future.
Invite friends through our Facebook event!
4 week class starting on Mondays in June (2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd) from 6-8 pm.
Monday, June 2nd / 6 - 8 pm
Monday, June 9th / 6 - 8 pm
Monday, June 16th / 6 - 8 pm
Monday, June 23rd / 6 - 8 pm
This class needs at least 3 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach it’s minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment.
Invite friends through the Facebook event here!
*Please note: we are unable to provide any partial refunds if one or more of the classes are missed.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
2 hours per week, hands-on small group class. All levels/no experience necessary. All materials included. Our studio is located in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
In this 4-week class, you will learn various hand stitches to repair, embellish and patch clothing. The stitches are both decorative and strengthening; they can also be used for stain cover-ups.
Week 1: Sashiko-style repair using running stitch, backstitch and prick stitch
Week 2: Variations of rice stitch and satin stitch
Week 3: Attach patches using the stitches above
Week 4: Flat weave over a hole with extra time to work on personal repairs
We will provide scrap fabric that you can practice on and turn into patches the first 3 weeks. You can also apply these techniques directly to any well-loved clothing that you bring along. On week 4, you will learn to how to apply patches with the various stitches you’ve learned.
Note: An article of clothing is NOT required to participate as we will have plenty of practice materials for you to create patches with, that you can apply to clothes in the future.
Invite friends through our Facebook event!
4 week class starting on Mondays in June (2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd) from 6-8 pm.
Monday, June 2nd / 6 - 8 pm
Monday, June 9th / 6 - 8 pm
Monday, June 16th / 6 - 8 pm
Monday, June 23rd / 6 - 8 pm
This class needs at least 3 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach it’s minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment.
Invite friends through the Facebook event here!
*Please note: we are unable to provide any partial refunds if one or more of the classes are missed.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
2 hours per week, hands-on small group class. All levels/no experience necessary. All materials included. Our studio is located in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
In this 4-week class, you will learn various hand stitches to repair, embellish and patch clothing. The stitches are both decorative and strengthening; they can also be used for stain cover-ups.
Week 1: Sashiko-style repair using running stitch, backstitch and prick stitch
Week 2: Variations of rice stitch and satin stitch
Week 3: Attach patches using the stitches above
Week 4: Flat weave over a hole with extra time to work on personal repairs
We will provide scrap fabric that you can practice on and turn into patches the first 3 weeks. You can also apply these techniques directly to any well-loved clothing that you bring along. On week 4, you will learn to how to apply patches with the various stitches you’ve learned.
Note: An article of clothing is NOT required to participate as we will have plenty of practice materials for you to create patches with, that you can apply to clothes in the future.
Invite friends through our Facebook event!
4 week class starting on Mondays in June (2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd) from 6-8 pm.
Monday, June 2nd / 6 - 8 pm
Monday, June 9th / 6 - 8 pm
Monday, June 16th / 6 - 8 pm
Monday, June 23rd / 6 - 8 pm
This class needs at least 3 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach it’s minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment.
Invite friends through the Facebook event here!
*Please note: we are unable to provide any partial refunds if one or more of the classes are missed.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.