Mend it May - Stitch Meetups

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What is Mend it May? It’s a positive act of revolution against a fashion system that pushes us to dispose, discard and devalue. Mend it May is a campaign focused on promoting sustainable fashion and extending the lifespan of clothing through mending and upcycling. It’s a worldwide stitching phenomenon created by UK Sustainable Fashion Week to inspire people to learn and participate in mending activities. So let’s get together in May and practice some wonderful ways to repair or bring new life to a favourite old item of clothing! Just bring something that needs a hole patched or a rip stitched, button sewn or just made pretty with traditional sashiko stitching or embroidery. Whether you’re a pro-mender or you have never picked up a needle before in your life this informal meetup is for you! I’m planning to meet at a location in Thrower Drive in Currumbin outside enjoying the sun while we stitch and bring public awareness to this fashion revolution while we have a go at practicing... VISIBLE MENDING Embroidery Sashiko Patch work Applique Button repair Upcycling This meetup is FREE!! You can bring your own needle and threads to stitch and share your project with the group or you can purchase one of my Visible Mending starter kits for just $10 (available to order on my website ). Starter kits include a needle, pins, threads, flosses, assorted fabric swatches, how-to stitch guide and inspiring ideas to get you started with visible mending! I will also be bringing my famous case of embroidery bits and bobs that you are welcome to delve into for your own DIY upcycle or repair project. Just bring along your creativity and an old piece of clothing that you would like to repair or add new life to! Items that would be perfect to bring along for this project are: old jeans denim shorts denim jacket a hat bag t shirt or shirt or socks! I will be more than happy to teach you some fun stitches and creative inspiration and I invite you to please come and share your favourite stitching techniques and upcycling projects and ideas too! If this sounds like a bit of you - let’s get together and celebrate the power of repair! 10am-12pm Tues 13th, 20th, 27th May 2025 Registrations are essential, once registered I can let you know of any changes due to weather etc. If this event gets popular I can then make location arrangements that best suit the group! ooh don't forget to bring funds to purchase coffee and treats at nearby local cafes!