Join local designer, LucyDreamsOf, for an intro to all things mending—from threading a needle to patching your favorite clothes. Bring a well-worn item to fix, and Lucy will provide the materials and expertise to walk you through a creative and durable repair over the course of this 3-hour workshop. No prior experience necessary!
Looking for a way to keep your kids engaged on their day off that doesn’t involve screens?
Spend an afternoon feeding your creativity with an intro to all things mending—from threading a needle to patching your favorite clothes, bags, plushies, and more. Learn the patchwork mending basics, including the running stitch and whip stitch, with the opportunity for guidance of more advanced stitches for more experienced students. You provide the things to mend, and we’ll provide the materials, demo, and physical examples and diagrams to follow along.
Swiss Darning is a mending technique that uses a needle and yarn to re-knit holes in knit fabrics for an “invisible” or bold and geometric look. In this workshop, you will be provided a knit sample and a mini-zine to follow along in a step-by-step Swiss darning demonstration. After the demo, students are invited to mend their own knit items. If you bring any moth-eaten items, please wash and/or freeze them for a week first!
It’s helpful but not necessary for students to have some basic knowledge of /experience with sewing and knitting.
What is darning?
Darning is the act of repairing a torn or worn out piece of cloth by hand, weaving new threads into the old. It is a surprisingly simple mending technique that works great for small holes, like in worn out socks, chunkier knits, jeans, and moth-eaten sweaters, without the need for additional fabric patches.
Lucy will provide a demo, physical examples and diagrams to follow along, and guidance while you repair your own garments.
This workshop is intended to be fun and relaxing, for absolute beginners and experienced sewists alike. Come out for an enjoyable evening while learning a new skill. Drinks and light snacks will be provided.
Sew your own iron-on patches with embroidery floss and felt! In this 2-hour workshop, you will collage with fabric and learn a few simple embroidery stitches to create your very own iron-on patch (back stitch, satin stitch, & blanket stitch). Students are welcome to work from provided templates or create their own completely unique designs.
Meet us at Dovetail Brewery on Wednesday, January 21st 6:30-8:30pm. We'll provide the yarn, needle, instructional zine (by Lucy) and one beverage - you provide the knitwear to mend!
Join us for a leisurely morning of mending at Production Mode!
Lucy Leith, designer and Production Mode’s mending expert will lead a small group (10 ppl max) through the basics of mending—from threading a needle to patching your favorite clothes. Bring a well-worn item to fix, and Lucy will provide the materials and expertise to walk you through a creative and durable repair. No prior experience necessary!
Over the course of the evening, Lucy will guide you through the patchwork mending basics, including the running stitch and whip stitch, with the opportunity for guidance of more advanced stitches for more experienced menders.
Meet us at Dovetail Brewery on Tuesday, October 21st 6:30-8:30pm. We'll provide the yarn, needle, instructional zine (by Lucy) and one beverage - you provide the knitwear to mend!
Darning is the act of repairing a torn or worn out piece of cloth by hand, weaving new threads into the old. It is a surprisingly simple mending technique that works great for small holes, like in worn out socks, chunkier knits, jeans, and moth-eaten sweaters, without the need for additional fabric patches.
In this workshop, Lucy will provide a demo, physical examples and diagrams to follow along, and guidance while you repair your own garments.
Required skills/prerequisites: None! Experience stitching with a needle and thread is helpful but not required.
Join local designer, LucyDreamsOf, for an intro to all things mending—from threading a needle to patching your favorite clothes. Bring a well-worn item to fix, and Lucy will provide the materials and expertise to walk you through a creative and durable repair over the course of this 3-hour workshop. No prior experience necessary!
Lucy Leith, designer and Production Mode’s mending expert will lead a small group (10 ppl max) through 3 specific stitches for mending rips, splits, and tears in fabric.
Lucy will provide a demo, physical examples and diagrams to follow along, and guidance while you repair your own garments.
This workshop is intended to be fun and relaxing. It’s an ideal workshop for sewists who know how to thread a needle, but total beginners are always welcome. Come out for an enjoyable evening while learning new mending techniques.
What is darning?
Darning is the act of repairing a torn or worn out piece of cloth by hand, weaving new threads into the old. It is a surprisingly simple mending technique that works great for small holes, like in worn out socks, chunkier knits, jeans, and moth-eaten sweaters, without the need for additional fabric patches.
Lucy will provide a demo, physical examples and diagrams to follow along, and guidance while you repair your own garments.
This workshop is intended to be fun and relaxing, for absolute beginners and experienced sewists alike. Come out for an enjoyable evening while learning a new skill. Drinks (cocktails & NA options) and light snacks will be provided.
Join us for a leisurely night of mending at Production Mode!
Lucy Leith, designer and Production Mode’s mending expert will lead a small group (10 ppl max) through the basics of mending—from threading a needle to patching your favorite clothes. Bring a well-worn item to fix, and Lucy will provide the materials and expertise to walk you through a creative and durable repair. No prior experience necessary!
Over the course of the evening, Lucy will guide you through the patchwork mending basics, including the running stitch and whip stitch, with the opportunity for guidance of more advanced stitches for more experienced menders.
Join local designer, LucyDreamsOf, for an intro to all things mending—from threading a needle to patching your favorite clothes. Bring a well-worn item to fix, and Lucy will provide the materials and expertise to walk you through a creative and durable repair over the course of this 3-hour workshop. No prior experience necessary!
What is darning?
Darning is the act of repairing a torn or worn out piece of cloth by hand, weaving new threads into the old. It is a surprisingly simple mending technique that works great for small holes, like in worn out socks, chunkier knits, jeans, and moth-eaten sweaters, without the need for additional fabric patches.
Lucy will provide a demo, physical examples and diagrams to follow along, and guidance while you repair your own garments.
This workshop is intended to be fun and relaxing, for absolute beginners and experienced sewists alike. Come out for an enjoyable morning while learning a new skill. Coffee, tea, and pastries will be provided.
Join us for a leisurely night of mending at Production Mode!
Lucy Leith, designer and Production Mode’s mending expert will lead a small group (10 ppl max) through the basics of mending—from threading a needle to patching your favorite clothes. Bring a well-worn item to fix, and Lucy will provide the materials and expertise to walk you through a creative and durable repair. No prior experience necessary!
Over the course of the evening, Lucy will guide you through the patchwork mending basics, including the running stitch and whip stitch, with the opportunity for guidance of more advanced stitches for more experienced menders.
What is darning?
Darning is the act of repairing a torn or worn out piece of cloth by hand, weaving new threads into the old. It is a surprisingly simple mending technique that works great for small holes, like in worn out socks, chunkier knits, jeans, and moth-eaten sweaters, without the need for additional fabric patches.
Lucy will provide a demo, physical examples and diagrams to follow along, and guidance while you repair your own garments.
This workshop is intended to be fun and relaxing, for absolute beginners and experienced sewists alike. Come out for an enjoyable evening while learning a new skill. Drinks (cocktails & NA options) and light snacks will be provided.
Join local designer, LucyDreamsOf, for an intro to all things mending—from threading a needle to patching your favorite clothes. Bring a well-worn item to fix, and Lucy will provide the materials and expertise to walk you through a creative and durable repair over the course of this 3-hour workshop. No prior experience necessary!
JOIN US FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!
Join us of Nov 29-30 for a celebration of community and all things small, local, and sustainable! We'll be hosting drop-in mending workshops on Friday, 11/29 from 4-8 pm and Saturday, 11/30 from 12-5 pm as part of the Trashy Holiday Market. We'll have cider and other festive food and drink for you to enjoy while you shop and mend!
JOIN US FOR REVERSE BLACK FRIDAY!
Join us of Nov 29-30 for a celebration of community and all things small, local, and sustainable! We'll be hosting drop-in mending workshops on Friday, 11/29 from 4-8 pm and Saturday, 11/30 from 12-5 pm as part of the Trashy Holiday Market. We'll have cider and other festive food and drink for you to enjoy while you shop and mend!
Celebrate Earth Day + Fashion Revolution at Production Mode! Here's what we have planned:
Mend-In:
People all over the world will be mending clothing together on April 20th as part of Fashion Revolution Week- come celebrate with us! Bring an item of clothing in to mend it at the shop. We'll provide supplies (thread, pins, needles, scissors, buttons, fabrics for patching) and expertise if you'd like guidance.
... And for those of you who don't want to do it yourself, we also offer visible mending services- bring in a piece for us to mend for you. You can pick out patching fabrics, threads, etc, and get a quote for the repair!
Trunk Show:
Kate Van Asten, designer of the sustainable brand Wulfka, will be in the shop for the day! Kate is an expert in sustainability and inclusive sizing- we love Wulfka's elevated basics for their flattering cuts and beautiful eco-friendly textiles. Come see what Kate brings and learn more about her inspiration and process!
As always, we'll have drinks and bites for you to enjoy while you shop, mend, and chat. The mend-in & trunk show are complimentary. Come one, come all—no need to RSVP.
