Do you have a favorite sweater, scarf, or pair of socks that’s been worn thin? Don’t toss it—darn it!

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the age-old art of darning to repair holes in your knit and woven garments. Whether you’re new to mending or looking to refresh your skills, this class will teach you how to restore and even enhance your clothing through repair. We'll go over how to assess holes in garments, how to select and prepare your materials, invisible vs. visible darning, and how to repair common problem spots like sock heels and sweater elbows.

Hands-on practice: Bring a damaged knit or woven garment (like socks or a sweater) to use as your project base. You'll be guided through the process of darning one or more holes in your garment. You'll also have the opportunity to personalize your repairs, adding creative touches with colored thread to make your mend part of the garment’s story.

All participants will receive a darning kit to take home so you can continue your repairs!

No experience required! All tools will be provided, just bring a knit or woven garment of your choice. Option to bring extra yarn or thread you'd like to incorporate into your repair.

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Sliding Scale Policy

- If the listed ticket price represents a financial hardship, you may request a need-based discount (30% off). We typically make two of these discounted tickets available for each workshop. To request a discounted ticket, please email hello@makewithpdx.com.

- If you have the financial means and would like to support our ability to provide discounted tickets for those who need them, please select the "pay-it-forward" add-on when registering!

Notes

FOR THIS WORKSHOP

- Bring 1-2 knitted or woven garments to repair.

- Embroidery thread will be provided but you may want to bring your own embroidery floss or yarn to incorporate into your repair.

- All participants will receive a darning kit to take home so you can continue your repairs.

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

-Masks that protect against the spread of Covid-19 are *encouraged* but not required. We will also have a HEPA filter running and doors and windows open if weather permits.

- If you are not feeling well on the day of the workshop, please do not come. Send us an email letting us know and we will credit your registration to another workshop.

- You may want to bring a notepad and pen to take notes.