Give your wardrobe a second life and learn how to creatively rework garments with practical, hands-on skills in visible mending, repair, and redesign.                                                        

This workshop is designed to teach foundational techniques you can apply to repair or reimagine clothing you already own - or special pieces you find second hand.

Whether you’re dealing with something ill-fitting, damaged, or just dated, we’ll show you how to approach it with a creative eye.

What to Expect

This class will introduce you to a range of re-fashioning and repair techniques. Rather than focusing on completing a single project during the class, you’ll be guided through a number of techniques, and shown how each can be used in different scenarios.

You’ll then have the opportunity to try one or more of these techniques hands-on during the session.

This format allows you to:


• Learn adaptable skills for reworking and mending garments


• Practice in a supported, creative environment


• Leave with the confidence to apply techniques to your own projects at home

If you'd prefer guidance when applying these skills to a specific project, our Open Class is the perfect follow-on - a flexible session where you can work on personal projects with support.

Some of the Techniques and Skills You Might Learn

• Approaching repairs as creative design choices by using visible mending techniques like Sashiko stitching, embroidery, patching, and needle felting

• Ideas for combining multiple garments into one unique, wearable piece

• How to assess garment fit issues and make simple alterations (e.g., adding panels or reshaping seams)

• Using calico, fusing and pattern paper to prototype garment changes

You’ll Have Access To

• A curated supply of visible mending materials – embroidery thread, wool roving, felting tools, punch needles, embroidery hoops, scrap fabrics, and more

• Pattern making supplies

What to Bring

• Thread snips or small scissors

Need the basics to help with your next project? You can purchase our Sewing Essentials Pack via the products page.

Who It’s For

This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in sustainable fashion, mending, or creative garment reuse. No need for extensive sewing experience, just a willingness to experiment and learn is perfect.

Suggested Next Step

Open Class is perfect for supported application of the above skills.

If you’re ready to design from scratch, check out our Bodice Block Development or Design & Development classes.

Duration: Three hours

Cost: $150

We recognise and celebrate gender diversity - fashion is for every body.