Home›Slow Crafts›Visible Mending: Mend & Make New Repair it. Reinvent it. Make it yours. Discover the creative possibilities of visible mending in this fun, beginner-friendly course.Whether you're new to sewing or looking for a creative way to refresh your wardrobe, you'll learn how to turn everyday wear and tear into something unique. From repairing small holes and reinforcing worn fabric to experimenting with decorative stitches and colourful patches, our expert tutor will guide you every step of the way.With plenty of hands-on practice in a relaxed, sociable setting, you'll build your confidence, develop practical repair skills and discover how a little creativity can give your favourite clothes a new lease of life.No experience needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to give it a go. Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Course Enquiry Register Your Interest We’ll contact you when new class dates become available. First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Register Your Interest Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest What you'll learn By the end of the course, you'll have gained the essential skills and confidence to repair and personalise your clothes independently.You'll learn how to: Choose suitable needles, threads and fabrics for mending Prepare and assess worn or damaged fabric Master essential hand-sewing and decorative stitches Repair small holes, tears and worn areas Use patches to strengthen and decorate clothing Experiment with colour, pattern and texture Finish your repairs neatly and securely What you'll make Put your new skills into practice by repairing or personalising an item of clothing. Whether you transform a worn pair of jeans, add a colourful patch to a favourite jacket or turn a small tear into a decorative feature, you'll discover how practical repairs can become creative designs.Bring along a clean item of clothing you'd like to repair or customise, such as jeans, a denim jacket or a cotton shirt. Your tutor will help you choose a suitable project. You'll leave with a refreshed garment, a foundation in visible mending techniques and the confidence to keep repairing, reinventing and creating. Learn a skill. Make something yours. Keep creating. Want to learn more? Explore our recommended courses and discover more ways to get creative, learn a new skill and make time for yourself. Knitting: Stitch by Stitch Learn the basics of knitting, from your first stitches to creating something you can take home and use. Slow, rhythmic and wonderfully satisfying. Crochet: Hook & Create Pick up a hook, learn the essential stitches and discover how simple loops can become something completely your own. Take home your very own crocheted bag. Embroidery: Thread & Create Discover the art of slow stitching and learn how to turn thread, colour and simple stitches into something beautiful. A chance to focus on the little things and take your mind elsewhere.
Knitting: Stitch by Stitch Learn the basics of knitting, from your first stitches to creating something you can take home and use. Slow, rhythmic and wonderfully satisfying.
Crochet: Hook & Create Pick up a hook, learn the essential stitches and discover how simple loops can become something completely your own. Take home your very own crocheted bag.
Embroidery: Thread & Create Discover the art of slow stitching and learn how to turn thread, colour and simple stitches into something beautiful. A chance to focus on the little things and take your mind elsewhere.
