August 4th: Visible Mending with a Mini Loom

Visible mending is a joyful way to repair and beautify your favorite clothes. In this beginner-friendly 3-hour workshop, you'll learn to use a mini loom to create decorative mends on torn garments using colorful DMC threads.

Taught by local embroidery artist Terri Michele King, this hands-on class covers loom setup, warping, weaving techniques, and finishing methods on sample denim or your own object that needs mending.

You'll discover how simple stitching transforms wear into charming design elements. By the end, you'll have a mended denim sample and the confidence to repair garments at home.

No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity.

What You'll Learn

• Mini loom setup and warping
• Basic and decorative weaving darns
• Creating patterns and color combinations with DMC thread
• Securing mends neatly on fabric
• Proper tension and finishing methods
• Design ideas to make mends decorative
• Troubleshooting common issues
• Tips for applying skills to your own clothing

What You'll Take Home

• Your completed visible mended denim sample or mended object
• Printed technique guide and pattern ideas
• Resource list with recommended tools and looms
• Confidence to start your own mending projects

Materials Provided

• Mini loom,
• sample denim,
• DMC embroidery threads,
• needles, scissors, and printed handouts.

What to Bring

• Just yourself and a sense of adventure.
• Optional: reading glasses, your own worn garment for inspiration, or a favorite thimble.

Skill Level

Beginner-friendly. All ages 14+ welcome. No experience required.