Mending workshop – Mend your clothes with invisible stitch techniques
Rescue your favourite clothes
Join us for an exciting event where we’ll teach you how to mend your beloved clothes seamlessly. This in-person gathering will be a fantastic opportunity to learn valuable techniques to repair your favourite garments.
Are you tired of saying goodbye to your cherished clothes due to small tears or loose buttons? Don’t fret! Our skilled experts will guide you through the process of fixing those imperfections, ensuring your clothes look as good as new. No sewing experience is required; anyone can participate in this mending workshop.
During this event, you’ll discover the secrets of mending clothes without leaving any trace. Our friendly instructors will demonstrate various methods, including invisible mending, patching, and button replacement. You’ll leave with the confidence and skills to salvage your wardrobe favourites and reduce waste.
What will I learn in the mending workshop?
In this workshop, you will learn:
- How to sew on a button that won’t fall off again
- How to repair where the stitching is come apart – usually arm holes need this repair
- How to fix a hem of trousers or skirt
- Learn different hand stitches & techniques – running stitch, invisible mending slip stitch, invisible hem stitch, back stitch and more
- Learn about different threads that are using in mending – embroidery thread, polyester sewing thread & cotton thread
What’s included in the price?
- Samplers to practice on if you don’t have a garment to mend
- Spare tools, threads and needles
- Tuition and demonstrations with tips
- Email support for the next 3 months
- Ongoing support from past and present students via a WhatsApp group
What do I need to bring?
- The garments you need mending (recommended, but optional)
- A top or a shirt if it has a button missing
- A pair of trousers or skirt with the hem ripped
- A shirt or blouse or jacket (indoors or outdoors) where the arm hole or side seam has ripped open
- A good sewing kit or mending kit including needle & thread – matching colour thread if you have it
- A pair of sharp fabric scissors
- Dressmaker pins and safety pins
- Notepad and pen
- You can buy a curated mending kit from us. Send us an email
Other information
- Please read the cancellation and rescheduling details before booking
- Please read the FAQs.
This is an invisible mending course. If you want to learn how to do visible mending – try this workshop on Visible Mending.
Private sewing sessions
Email to book a private session. You can invite up to five more friends to join you for the session. It’s a great way to have fun and learn. And don’t worry, I will help you organise the session.
Also check out other sewing workshops offered – Sewing & mending workshops
And if you want to get nerdy about a sewing machine – Sewing machine – Wikipedia
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to sew in London with a friendly and experienced instructor. Let’s get stitching!
Tanya –
I feel much more confident about attempting basic repairs on my clothes and also feel like I could develop my skills. The workshop was really great for getting a sense of sewing and some basic skills. Plus I now have attached my missing button and fixed the hem on a favourite skirt!
Tracey –
Kavitha’s workshop was fun, practical and informative. Although I have been sewing for some time, I learnt some great basic tips and left the workshop wanting to sew more.
Ahine –
It was a treat receiving a workshop from someone that’s so knowledgeable. Kavitha really takes the time to explain each step, so if you’re a complete beginner like myself, you won’t get lost. She was also observant of who was falling behind and made sure to give them some 1-1 help, which is great.
Liz –
Kavitha was a knowledgeable course leader. We covered 3 topics – hemming, sewing a button and mending a seam tear. I feel that I learnt a lot in the two hours and would highly recommend Kavitha and the course. I’m looking forward to the next one.
Fran –
This workshop was amazing. I learned how to mend clothes in three different ways and I was surprised by how easy and fun it was. The instructor was very professional and supportive. She taught us how to use different tools and materials and how to be creative with our mending. I feel more confident and inspired to mend my own clothes now. This workshop is a must for anyone who cares about the environment and their wardrobe.
Tim –
The workshop was simple & informative. I learnt some great sewing techniques. Thank you.
Montse –
Excellent workshop. More suited for beginners. But good to learn other ways of doing the basics. The teacher was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Lindsay –
I had a wonderful time at the mending workshop. I finally feel as though I can start doing some small mending on my clothes.
Ellen –
Had a lovely time. Button & hem sewing skills are really helpful.
Antonina –
Extremely helpful overview of key mending techniques! Brilliant to learn how detailed it is to just sew on a button.
Pri –
Great workshop which teaches practical skill that help the environment! Thank you.
Alejandro –
Very well explained and demonstrated techniques with a patient, experienced teacher. Thank you!
Hodin –
I really enjoyed the session, great to learn a practical skill. The instructor was so kind, patient and knowledgeable. I really learnt a lot and am excited to put my new sewing skills to use!
Mary Jane –
The workshop was great. I am an absolute beginner and I was able to follow perfectly. The teacher is very clear and patient! Highly recommended.
Una –
It was a really educational session – looking forward to trying to mend my clothes!
Alice –
I loved this workshop. It was genuinely useful and the trainer was really lovely.
Zoe –
Very fun session
Lydia –
Really appreciate the one-on-one help! So helpful and lovely!
Katie –
Very kind teacher! Patient! Had a lovely time learning a new skill!
Alexandra –
Learned loads in two hours! Will definitely make good use of my new skills!
Laura –
The workshop was really fun and the techniques were easier than I expected! Great opportunity to relax and learn new skills
Guilia –
Well thought examples of sewing techniques. Easy to master and useful in real life.
Zoe –
A good, enjoyable workshop.
Apeksha –
I really enjoyed the workshop. It was fun and relaxed and I learnt some new techniques. I now feel more confident about mending my own items.