Learn to Hem and Hand Sew - Simple Alterations and Visible Mending for Beginners (Cambridge)

Have you ever needed to hem pants, shirt sleeves, or replace a button? This workshop covers the fundamentals of needle and thread so you can love your clothes longer and make those thrift finds actually fit! No experience needed, just come! Key techniques we will cover: • How to thread a needle. • What is hemming?. • Straight stitch and Herringbone stitch. • Common button designs and how to sew them. • Popular visible mending designs, including Sashiko (Japanese visible mending). Note: We will NOT be covering advanced sewing techniques, patterns, or anything that requires a sewing machine. For these, please check out our Learn to Sew Series. Duration: 90min Materials Included: Cotton Fabric, practice buttons, sewing kit Min. Age Required: 8yrs Parking: Street parking or garage. Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA *Please see our refund/reschedule policy here. Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!