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Whimsical Stitching: Visible Mending

  • Bluff Strokes Art Center 1201 Locust Street Dubuque, IA, 52001 United States (map)

October 11
1-4pm


$35
Instructor: Candace Eudaley-Loebach
Ages: 14+

Do you love the look of visible mending but don't know where to start? Make stained shirt you love FUN. Replace or repair a button in bespoke way. Learn the art of visible mending with a little extra creativity as a bonus! Eudaley-Loebach will focus on patching and stitching in a sashiko-like style, how to cover a stain or other blemish on a garment with a fun embellishment, and how to turn any button into a showstopper. 

Knowledge of a running stitch and confidence with a needle and thread are required for this class.  

Materials
Garment for mending
Patch material you need to complete project (Fabric for mending should be of a similar weight stretch as the fabric you are repairing)
If you are working with a heavy duty fabric, please bring a thimble. 

Embroidery hoops, needles, threaders, floss, and fabric stabliizer will be provided. Feel free to bring your own if you have these supplies.

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