Repairing stretchy fabrics can be a challenge - leggings, activewear, running tights, sweatpants, etc. Textile artist India Johnson will do a demo on fixing these tricky fabrics both by hand and using a domestic sewing machine.
You’ll learn common stretch stitches by hand and machine, materials choices, how to work with 1- and 2-way stretch, and how to use two different styles of inconspicuous patches.
After the demo, you’ll have supported work time to start (or maybe even finish!) a stretchy repair–bring your own or samples will be provided. There will be plenty of time for one-on-one questions and advice on how to approach repairing specific items in your mending pile.