Sustainable Textile Teach-In: Mending Knits
ONLINE PROGRAM
FREE
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Do you have a few winter garments with a hole (or two)? Before it gets too cold, Allie Davis will show you reliable mending techniques for knitted garments: woven darning, duplicate stitch, and needle felting. After a short presentation, you can work alongside Allie and ask questions about your mending project!
Topics Covered:
- Duplicate stitch
- Woven darning
- Embroidery & felting (as mending)
You will need:
- Knitted garment in need of mending
- Darning mushroom
- Darning needle or tapestry needle
- Scissors / snips
- Yarn (similar weight to the garment, wool is best!)
- Wool roving (optional)
- Felting needles (optional)
- Darning loom (optional)
All skill levels and ages are welcome – No prior experience necessary!
You will receive the Zoom meeting access info in a confirmation email upon registration for this program.
For any questions, please contact Allie: adavis@textilemuseum.ca
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