Workshop: Sashiko mending

In this 3‑hour hands-on session, participants will join textile artist Selina Ben to explore the beauty of Sashiko, a traditional Japanese embroidery technique, and learn how to apply it to denim mending. Designed to be beginner-friendly, this workshop requires no prior experience with hand stitching or embroidery. By the end of the class, attendees will gain the fundamental skills needed to mend their favorite pair of jeans, making them last longer while transforming them into a unique artistic expression.

Workshop Details

• Date: Sunday, 26 November
• Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
• Price: €59
• Language: English
• Materials: All provided, no experience necessary 

Workshop Includes:

• An introduction to the history of Sashiko in Japan.
• A presentation of vintage Japanese textile examples and Selina’s Sashiko mending work.
• An explanation on mending materials, tools, and how to best use them to repair damages like holes and weak areas on your jeans, in an artist way.
• A demonstration + stitch along session on drawing, stitching and customizing 4 traditional Hitomezashi Sashiko patterns (see photos hereunder)
• An opportunity to consult repair solutions on items you are working on.
• A detailed PDF instruction with material list and recommended books via email after the class.
• Coffee, tea and snacks

What to Bring:

Participants should bring a pair of jeans or another denim item with visible damage (holes, weak areas, etc.). For those without damaged denim, scrap fabrics will be provided for practice.