Join me at the Watertown Free Public Library for an introduction to visible mending where you’ll learn creative techniques—including patching and darning—to give your clothing a new life! No prior sewing experience required.  

People of all skill levels are welcome to this course. All the mending supplies you need to get started will be provided. You are also welcome to bring any items of clothing that are in need of mending, but that’s not required.  The hope is that after this class, you can take these newly acquired skills to curate a more sustainable wardrobe by increasing the life of your clothing and keeping it out of the landfill.  

Registration is full, but add your name to the waitlist here.

Join me at Weston AIC to learn about the history of Sashiko, a technique to reinforce worn fabric and/or repair textiles, and work on some Sashiko samplers. All the materials will be provided, but attendees can also bring in woven (not stretchy) clothing they would like to practice this technique on.

This class is recommended for individuals with some hand-sewing experience. Registration closes Mar 17. Click here for more information and to register.

Did a moth damage your favorite sweater? Learn a fun technique to repair knit fabrics and add beautiful embroidery embellishments. Feel free to bring your own clothing to work on, or practice using the sample fabrics we provide!

This event is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation and in partnership with Munroe Center for the Arts and LexZeroWaste.

**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be presented at the Munroe Art Center, 1403 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington

Registration for this event opens Monday, February 3 at 9:00 AM. You can register for the workshop here.

Join me at Marigold Studio in Groton, MA for an introduction to a traditional Japanese textile repair technique known as Sashiko (“little stabs”). In this workshop, you will learn about the history of Sashiko as well as make Sashiko stitch samplers. This hand-stitching process allows the maker to slow down from this busy and chaotic life in an almost meditative way.

All the materials will be provided, but attendees can also bring in woven (not stretchy) clothing they would like to practice this technique on.

Cost: $50 per person (all sales are final)
Capacity: We will need at least 5 people to run the event with a maximum of 10.
Venmo: @Mariko-Sugimori

What's included:
- Presentation on the history of Sashiko
- All the materials to make a sampler (Sashiko needles, Sashiko Thread, Palm thimble, Sashiko Stencil & Fabrics)
- A delicious vegetarian soup will be served by our gracious hosts
- Attendees will also be able to email Mariko after the session for consultations and virtual support!

Note: we encourage you to bring your own water bottle since beverages will not be served.

For more information and to register click here.

This event will be held at the Brookline Public Library - Brookline Village location (361 Washington St. Brookline)

Learn visible mending techniques like patching and embroidery, gaining the skills to creatively repair your clothing. At the end, you'll leave with your own needle book to continue your projects at home!

All the mending supplies you need to get started will be provided. This class is recommended for individuals with some hand-sewing experience.

Registration is required and will open two weeks before the event, on January 22, 2025. You can register on the Brookline Public Library’s website here.

Do you have any moth-eaten sweaters, frayed socks or ripped jeans hanging in your closet?

Join me at Weston AIC for this flexible, hands-on experience to learn to repair clothing artistically. Participants are encouraged to bring an item of clothing to repair; however, we will provide a fabric square to practice on for those without worn clothing items.  All the mending tools and other materials are included in this class. Registration closes Jan 20.

Here is the link to register and for more information.

**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be presented at the Munroe Art Center, 1403 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington

Learn visible mending techniques like patching and embroidery, gaining the skills to creatively repair your clothing. At the end, you'll leave with your own needle book to continue your projects at home!

This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation and in partnership with the Munroe Center for the Arts and LexZeroWaste.

Registration is required. Spaces are limited. Register on the Cary Memorial Library’s website here.

Join Mariko Sugimori for an introduction to a traditional Japanese textile repair technique known as Sashiko (“little stabs”). In this 2.5-hour workshop, you will learn about the history of Sashiko as well as make Sashiko stitch samplers. This hand-stitching process allows the maker to slow down from this busy and chaotic life in an almost meditative way.

All the materials will be provided, but attendees can also bring in woven (not stretchy) clothing they would like to practice this technique on.

What's included:

• Presentation on the history of Sashiko

• All the materials to make a sampler (Sashiko needles, Sashiko thread, Palm thimble, Sashiko stencil & fabrics)

• A delicious vegetarian soup will be served by our gracious hosts at Marigold Studio

• Attendees will also be able to email Mariko after the session for consultations and virtual support!

Workshop Details:

Cost: $50 per person (all sales are final)

Capacity: We will need at least 5 people to run the event with a maximum of 10

How to Register: sign up here and Venmo the fee to @Mariko-Sugimori

Join me at ArtSpace for a lesson in Visible Mending using Sashiko Stitching techniques! Sign up through the ArtSpace’s site here.

Join me at the Weston Art & Innovation Center for a lesson in Visible Mending using Sashiko Stitching techniques! Sign up through the institution’s site here.

Join me at the Brookline Public Library for a lesson on felting as a mending technique. Sign up information can be found at the library’s site here.

Join me at the ArtSpace for an introductory lesson in Visible Mending! Sign up through ArtSpace’s site here.

Join me at the School of Fashion Design for an introductory lesson in Visible Mending! Sign up through the school’s site here.

Join me at the Woods Hole Public Library for an introductory lesson in Visible Mending! Sign up through the library site here.

Join me at the Brookline Village Public Library for a lesson in Visible Mending using Sashiko Stitching techniques! Sign up through the library site here.