In this program, you will learn how to visibly mend clothing with holes using patches and embroidery floss. Visible mending is an ornamental approach to repairing an item. Rather than trying to mask the area where the item was damaged, the goal is to highlight these imperfections in a creative, eye-catching way. Local artist and illustrator Rita Salm will go through their process on visible mending using stick and stitch guides.
This program is intended for older teens and adults. Registration is required and opens two weeks prior to the event on August 13, 2024. Registration is currently full, but you can sign up for the waitlist by reaching out to Hawthorne Library by emailing hawthorne@madisonpubliclibrary.org or calling 608-246-4548.
This program is part of the Care & Repair program series, which is made possible thanks to support from Beyond the Page, National Endowment for the Humanities and Madison Community Foundation. See all upcoming programs at madpl.org/careandrepair.
About the artist: Rita Salm is a non-binary and queer illustrator and artist currently based in Madison, WI. They like to focus on making illustrations that are meant for everyone! Rita often uses a colored pencil texture and hand-rendered typography in their work. Their favorite things to draw are plants, animals, and people. Rita also enjoys fiber crafts like knitting, visible mending, and sewing. Visit their website to learn more: https://ritasillustrations.com/about-me
