In this class, students will learn the basics of mending by hand, and specifically how to patch and fix holes by hand. The first hour will be a demonstration by the instructor, and the second hour will be time for you to work on your own mending with lots of guidance from the instructor, so be sure to bring something that needs a patch or has holes that need to be fixed.

All supplies provided. Students are welcome to bring their own fabric scraps for patching.

About the instructor, Sarah Jordan: Sarah has years of experience mending clothes via hand embroidery, using a machine to patch, light garment reconstruction such as reattaching belt loops and adding darts, fixing holes and tears, etc. She’s also an experienced quilter. Sarah has a Bachelors degree in fine arts with a focus on fiber and material studies.

This class is a part of our Fabrics and Fibers Skill Series, which includes 12 classes and 1 event that hope to give you the opportunity to learn a variety of textile-based skills.

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.

ACCESSIBILITY:

• The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
• By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
• Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.org with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.