REGISTRATION is required. Please email kmartineau@cwmars.org to register.

In our world of “fast fashion” and ever-growing textile waste, it’s crucial to slow down our consumption and assess our long-term relationship with our clothes. Join instructor Rachel Beaupré of Wee Things Fiber Arts and enjoy an afternoon of making

old things new! In this beginner-friendly workshop, we will explore the centuries-old Japanese sewing technique of "sashiko". Traditionally used to securely quilt small fabric patches onto thread-bare clothing, sashiko translates to “little stabs” and

consists of simple running stitches in beautiful geometric patterns. With this simple foundation, it is a great process for beginner menders to master!

Bring a garment to the workshop that needs some repair (blue jeans or other garments made of woven fabrics are ideal), or work on a sample patch to take home. The workshop will cover how to cover stains, stabilize tears, transfer designs, and work

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