Hand Mending & Stitching w/ Brooks Luby

LEARN THE ART OF HAND STITCHING/MEND BY HAND

This course in slow hand stitching teaches you how to repair and creatively enhance your textiles. Learn interesting techniques to cover holes and add decorative elements using fabric scraps and embroidery thread. Discover the art of reviving fabrics, allowing them to be used and reused for years to come.

Students will recieve a free needle kit to take home as part of the cost of a ticket!

In this course, you will learn:

1. Basic stitches essential for mending

2. How to choose the right embroidery floss

3. Selecting appropriate needles for different tasks

4. Techniques for applying patches to textiles

5. Stitches that strengthen fabric fibers

Discover interesting techniques to cover holes and add decorative elements using fabric scraps and embroidery thread. Master the art of reviving textiles, allowing them to be used and reused for years to come. Join us to explore sustainable practices that combine practicality with creativity, giving your beloved textiles a second chance.

Students registering for this course should know how to thread a needle and do basic hand stitching.

BROOKS LUBY/BROOKS LTD

For over half a century, I have led Brooks LTD as its founder and sole designer, crafting and selling my collections from my private Denver, Colorado atelier.

Sustainability has become central to my design philosophy. Hand stitching, mending, and recycling are now woven into the heart of my creative process. This evolution mirrors a vital shift in fashion—acknowledging how textile waste affects our planet. Through these practices, I work to keep garments wearable longer, ensuring they remain cherished pieces rather than landfill contributions.

Beyond integrating these values into my collections, I share mending techniques through teaching. This educational mission gives students the tools to care for and repair their own wardrobes, making a real difference in reducing textile waste. It's an approach that marries artistry with environmental consciousness. I welcome learners of every gender to discover how mending, repairing, and reusing can give their pieces new life while honoring our collective responsibility to the environment.

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