Wardrobe Rescue: Sustainable Sewing Essentials
Don't toss out your favorite clothes just because of a popped seam, missing button, or a small tear! In this workshop, you will learn practical and creative techniques to repair, preserve, and extend the lifespan of your wardrobe.
Whether you want to make invisible repairs or embrace the art of visible mending, this class covers the essential skills every sewist needs to keep garments out of the landfill and in in your closet for years to come.
What You'll Learn:
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Essential hand-stitching techniques for quick fixes and strong seams
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Patching holes, tears, and worn spots using modern and visible mending styles
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Replacing buttons, fixing hems, and securing loose threads
Supplies Needed:
Sewing Machine
Clothes to repair - Recommend thrifted items to practice on.
Size 90/14 or 80/12 universal needle for machine
Hand sewing needles
Thread (Poly blend is recommended)
Scissors (paper and fabric)
Pins or clips
Seam ripper
Measuring tape
Rulers - Sewing guage
Marking tools (tailor's chalk, fabric markers/pens/pencils)
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | This class is open to all skill levels! Beginners will build a solid foundation of basic sewing skills, while experienced sewists will gain valuable care and repair strategies. |
| Requirements: | Please bring a sewing machine you know and are comfortable using, machine accessories such as feet, bobbins, needles, thread, etc. If you need to use one of our machines, please let us know when you register. Students get 15% off fabric/notions, etc purchased day of class. |
| Instructor: | Celina Rosales |
| Instructor Bio: | Celina has been sewing and designing for over 30 years. Her amazing mother taught her how to sew at the age of seven and Celina instantly fell in love with the craft. She studied costume design for the performing arts at the University of New Mexico and worked in theatre and film projects while in college. She was chosen as the head costume designer on a student collaborative theatre play for UNM her senior year. She also worked in wardrobe and makeup artistry for theatre for a few years. In 2017 life took her abroad where she became a sewing teacher for military families on the military base in Okinawa Japan. She also headed her own small alterations and makeup business while living abroad. She found joy in teaching others how to sew and has been teaching ever since. Celina has made it her mission to leave her legacy in the sewing community as a teacher and mentor to others seeking to enjoy the wonderful world of sewing and design. |
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.