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1 hour 24 min
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01:40
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34:38
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18:57
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28:22
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There are nearly as many ways to darn as there are ways to get holes in clothes. In this class, expert sewist Cal Patch demonstrates her very favorite techniques for mending. She'll show you how to darn knits and woven fabrics using crochet on both flat and curved surfaces. You'll also learn an invisible method of traditional darning on a sweater, then with a contrasting yarn on some socks. Finally, Cal covers several methods of mending with patches. Who knew that mending could be so decorative?
Learn how to:
What you'll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Fine yarn and small crochet hook
- Darning egg or Wiffle ball
- Hand-sewing needles in various sizes
- Matching emroidery thread
- Contrasting embroidery thread
- Scraps of woven and knit fabric
- Pins
Downloads:
- Mend using crochet
- Use a darning egg
- Work visible mending
- Invisibly darn a sweater
- Sew a patch to woven fabric
- Sew a knit patch on a t-shirt
What you'll get:
- A 3-part series of easy-to-follow video lessons on various techniques for mending knits and woven fabrics
- 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list
- Step-by-step instructions from artist and expert instructor Cal Patch
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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How to Mend Clothing Reviews
442 users recommended this class to a friend
Kathy Plummer
I liked this class very much. Practical knowledge that can be artistic and fun too. The instructor's manner was very calming and her teaching style was common sensical and straight forward. She was very easy to follow. Thank you!
More than 3 months ago
Liz Buratti
I watch this class for inspiration every time my mending basket get's full. I love that Cal covers so many different ways to mend different fabrics. And the end always makes me chuckle, thank you!
More than 3 months ago