Join us and repair specialist Jessica Smulders-Cohen @jessweaves to explore the art of sashiko stitching and the Japanese philosophy it imbues of a repaired object being more beautiful than its pristine original. A simple running stitch will be taught on a woven fabric swatch so that everyone can have a go on a practice hole before tackling a mend on one of their own items of clothing.

As well as freelance repair jobs Jessica works for clothing brand Toast as a mending specialist. 

- This is a beginners class. No previous sewing experience necessary

- The sampler exercise will be taught as a group, whereas the clothing consultations will be one-on-one (I'll go round the table to spend some time with everyone individually)

- Depending on how far we get I will then demonstrate more complicated stitches and will bring along some books so people can get visible mending inspiration.

- Jessica will provide all tools and materials for the sampler but that garments in need of repair should be brought along by participants. If they would like to do a discreet mend they will also need to bring the right colour and weight backing cloth (to patch) and yarn as we may not have an exact match.

Refunds will only be accepted up until the 5th May.