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 Myers.
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 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.
