Mending Workshop for Teens

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details

Learn some basic sewing skills to mend your clothes. Instructors from the Visions Museum of Textile Art will teach you how to sew on a button, repair a hole or a tear in a shirt or sweater. Bring an item of clothing you would like to mend, and we will show you how fix it or patch it. You may also learn how to make and attach a creative decorative patch or embellishment to your, shirt, jacket or jeans.
 
You may also practice sewing a button onto a heart or star shape and learn some basic sewing stitches to make a simple gift ornament.
 
Supplies will be provided.

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing RACooper@sandiego.gov.