What you'll learn
Learn to assemble, patch, and repair with our sewing short courses in Sydney!
Calling all textile lovers! Create a textile heirloom piece inspired by the mending and repair culture of traditional Japanese Boro. In this course, you'll learn to employ intricate hand embroidery techniques to our fabric collages using well-worn, pre-loved, and new fabrics. Come along and learn the design and development process of this traditional Japanese textile approach, which is currently making a big resurgence. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to up-cycle and repurpose.
If you love the qualities of handmade cloth and storytelling, this workshop is for you. Whether just starting with textiles or you feel like developing your artistic skill further, this one-day workshop is for you.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Japanese Boro Dtitching workshop, you should have:
- Learned some beautiful hand-stitching techniques
- Crafted a beautiful piece of your own
- Learned the art of slow stitch as a form of mindfulness and relaxation
Intended audience
Who is this Japanese Boro Stitching workshop for?
This class is designed for beginners. No prior experience is required.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class
- An assortment of small hand-picked fabric pieces/scraps. (Suggestion - various patterns, textures, shades of colour. Work with one colour scheme)
- An assortment of threads (embroidery, sewing cotton)
- Calico fabric ×1 metre
- Sewing pins
- Hand sewing needles (various sizes)
- Fabric scissors
- Quick unpick
- Optional – A pre-loved garment needs mending
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Please wear covered shoes.
Course testimonials
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Jeannette said: Meeting other like-minded people, space to be creative, the tutor as a resource during the day.
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Suzanne said: Learning a new skill
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Theresa said: It gave me permission to be creative and continue with my own projects. Looking forward to an intermediate/advanced class to explore new ways of sewing Boro.
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Miriam said: Great workshop, good fun
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Leda said: Very friendly and supportive environment with a highly skilled and friendly tutor!
Course tutors
Judith Macrae
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