Introduction to Mindful Mending
Mindful mending is the practice of repairing clothing and textiles with a focus on mindfulness and sustainability. This approach combines the practical act of mending with the mental benefits of mindfulness, promoting a slower, more intentional way of living.
Embroider your own tote bag while learning how to mindfully mend with Lura Baker.
In this workshop you will learn:
- Understanding the concept of mindful mending
- To recognize the environmental impact of fast fashion
- How to use appropriate mending tools
- Learn and practice basic hand-sewing skills such as a running stitch, backstitch, and blanket stitch
- Understand the uses of each type of stitch in mending
- Repair simple fabric tears and holes
- Identify sustainable mending materials
- Mindfulness and creativity in mending
- Plan and execute a personal mending project
- Design and complete a mending project, applying learned techniques
Register here! Introduction to to Mindful Mending will take place at ArtFarm.