Visible Mending using Decorative Hand Stitching

The art of visible mending - creatively expressing the mends in clothing - has become a passionate undertaking and trend amongst many fashionistas and clothing repairers alike.

If you want to increase the wear of your favourite pieces that may have a small hole, stain or the fabric is just wearing a bit thin, we'd love to help you re-style and return these garments back into rotation with pride.

Learn the art of mending and hand-stitching one stitch and one mend at a time and simultaneously participate in slow fashion.

The fabulous Alicen Kaye will introduce you to the technique of visible mending, in this beginner level, 3-hour workshop. Beginning with an overview of basic stitches, you will learn how to darn and stitch to embellish on your pre-loved garments through thoughtful repairs. You will leave with a mended garment (or one in-progress).

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This workshop is suitable for adult beginners and young people 16yo+.

Some good basics to have (but not absolutely necessary as we can also show you how):

• know how to thread a sewing needle,
• know how to do a running stitch (the type of stitch you may have done in primary school)

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Please bring a garment (or two, bring more if you're not sure) you'd like to repair with a small hole (about the size of a 50c coin or smaller) or perhaps a small stain. Nothing with a large rip or tear in the seam please, as this will be too difficult for this short workshop.

All other equipment will be supplied by The ReDress Hub.

If you'd like to continue your visible mending after the workshop we will recommend the tools and materials you can purchase, either directly from us or at another local sewing store.

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The workshops at The ReDress Hub are perfect for group bookings - sharing these experiences with a group of friends, family or colleagues can not only create memorable occasions but are also perfect for sharing laughs, ideas and resources between you.

If you bring a group of 4+ people we'll not only offer you a group discount, but organise some special treats for you all to enjoy. Please contact us directly for more details.

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If you require a carer or support while attending your workshop, we have a special Companion Ticket for those with a Companion card. Please enter the code ReDressCompanion (all one word) to reveal this special ticket when booking your tickets.

Through a Community Grant with the City of Launceston, we are pleased to offer subsidised spaces to this workshop for people on full-time pensions, unemployment benefits, hold a health care card or similar.

Interested? Please contact us directly (see below) and we'll explain how you can benefit from this program.

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We're excited to be able to run our workshop face-to-face in beautifully designed new workshop space at The ReDress Hub

The ReDress Hub is located at:

Shop 6&7, Quadrant Plaza, 94 York St, Launceston, Tasmania.

You can find us just behind Toyworld :) or up Clayton Lane from the fountain in the Quadrant Mall.

Super handy access to parking in the Care CarPark next door, with great cafes close by to fuel you up for all your workshop needs.

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If you have been or could have been exposed to COVID19 through travel or a close contact, please consider your attendance and or wearing a mask at the event.

If you have any symptoms and don't feel well please don't attend your workshop and get in touch with us for more details.

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For further information about The ReDress Hub please check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ReDressHub

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, our best contact is [email protected] or reach out via our social media.

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We hope to see you at The ReDress Hub soon!

Alicen is an emerging textile artist and experienced textiles and art high-school teacher. She loves facilitating small group workshops where an individual's skills and creativity can be celebrated within a supportive environment.

She has been practicing sustainable sewing for many years. Starting as a hobby, sewing has evolved into an essential life practice where Alicen finds calm and connection.

She makes garments from natural and recycled fabrics, mending and up-cycling whenever possible. Her connection with The ReDress Hub has inspired her to share her creative passions with the community.

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