Hand Mending - Darning

$60.00

Oh, the heartbreak of discovering a hole in your fave go-to sweater or the slow fraying of your jeans and your nerves!!

Hand Mending – Darning is the perfect place to bring these pieces back from the brink, while fostering creativity, self-sufficiency, and sustainability in your wardrobe. By reimagining your clothing and developing valuable skills, you'll be saving money, honey 🤑—and Mother Earth’s resources 🌎. A win-win!

You’ll learn foundational hand darning techniques, get time to practice, and work on real garments alongside me. Whether you’re going for functional fixes or visible flair, you’ll walk away with skills that last a lifetime.

🗓️ 6/17/26 Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm

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Paying with a credit card? Cool, get those points, girl! You can continue checking out here. Planning to pay with your debit card? Want to help your girl (me) out? Instead of checking out here, head straight to [Venmo] and  send your payment, along with the name of the workshop in the comments. This helps me avoid transaction fees 😉.

⭐️By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to our "cancellation & late policy, materials & Liability policy."

Oh, the heartbreak of discovering a hole in your fave go-to sweater or the slow fraying of your jeans and your nerves!!

Hand Mending – Darning is the perfect place to bring these pieces back from the brink, while fostering creativity, self-sufficiency, and sustainability in your wardrobe. By reimagining your clothing and developing valuable skills, you'll be saving money, honey 🤑—and Mother Earth’s resources 🌎. A win-win!

You’ll learn foundational hand darning techniques, get time to practice, and work on real garments alongside me. Whether you’re going for functional fixes or visible flair, you’ll walk away with skills that last a lifetime.

🗓️ 6/17/26 Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm

[Can’t make this one?! Click here to join the waitlist!]

Paying with a credit card? Cool, get those points, girl! You can continue checking out here. Planning to pay with your debit card? Want to help your girl (me) out? Instead of checking out here, head straight to [Venmo] and  send your payment, along with the name of the workshop in the comments. This helps me avoid transaction fees 😉.

⭐️By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to our "cancellation & late policy, materials & Liability policy."

We will cover things like:

🪡 Fabric 101
🪡 Stabilizing Techniques
🪡 Hand darning (for knits + wovens)

Prerequisite:

🐣 No prior sewing experience needed! This workshop is beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels.

👉 Note: This class is for adults. If you're interested in classes for kids or teens, email me to inquire!

What is Included:

🧵 2 hours of hands-on workshop
💃 Live demo
🛠️ Use of needles, tools, and all studio materials
🎨 Practice fabric to test stitches
👕 Work time on your actual garments
👯‍♀️ Individual guidance from me!

👉Note: This does not include final garment to work on.

What do you need to bring?

👖Garments that you want to mend or practice on. Appropriate items include:
✔️ Jeans or pants with holes
✔️ Sweaters or tees with thinning areas
✔️ Shirts with busted seams
✔️ Woven or knit items

What should I NOT bring?

🦋Items in need of alterations: this is mending class not an alterations class. Check our the [Alterations Workshops]
🫟Soiled or dirty items:  all items must be clean and freshly laundered

👉Note: If the materials brought by the student are not appropriate for the project or they forget them, students can purchase provided materials at the time of class.

📍Home Ec NYC
44-02 23rd St #315
Long Island City, NY
11101


Financial Accessibility: I believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn, regardless of financial situation. If cost is a barrier: scholarships, sliding scale options, and flexible payment plans are available. Please email me at hillaryaodell@gmail.com to discuss your needs.