{"product_id":"visible-mending-workshop-october-22-2026","title":"Visible Mending Workshop | October 22, 2026","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGive your worn-in favourites a second life — and a little flair.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sadiegilker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSadie Gilker\u003c\/a\u003e has been embroidering for over 10 years and teaching since 2020. They are a member of the Embroidery Association of Canada.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery well-loved piece of clothing tells a story — the jeans you've worn thin at the knee, the t-shirt with the mystery hole, the dress shirt that never quite recovered from a spilled glass of wine. In this workshop, we'll teach you how to turn those small disasters into something worth showing off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is an introduction to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003evisible mending\u003c\/b\u003e, using embroidery to repair rather than hide. Instead of camouflaging a hole, you'll learn how to highlight it — turning a rip or a stain into a deliberate, decorative detail. It's a small act of care for your clothes, and a quiet way to push back against fashion waste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis class is beginner-friendly. All skill levels are welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Size: \u003c\/b\u003e4-16 people\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll learn:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundational visible mending techniques using embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to assess a hole or stain and choose a mending approach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to turn a repair into a design feature\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne worn, torn, or stained garment you'd like to mend (think elbow holes, knee holes, or coffee stains). All mending materials and tools will be provided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis workshop does not cover crotch repairs or zipper replacement — these are best left to a professional tailor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop participants will have access to 15% off all Porchlight Press products during their time in the studio.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porchlight Press Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45205609578562,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2137\/4279\/files\/VisibleMending4.png?v=1789338779","url":"https:\/\/porchlightpress.com\/products\/visible-mending-workshop-october-22-2026","provider":"Porchlight Press Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}