Stitch It, Don't Ditch It – Mending Workshop
A Mending Workshop with Mary Morton & Jeanna Wigger
Attendance options:
We are thrilled to welcome Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger to the bookshop for a mending masterclass in celebration of their new book, Stitch It, Don't Ditch It. This class is open to anyone who is keen to practice a more sustainable approach to their clothes. So do join us for a deep-dive into how to tackle garment repairs by hand!
In this workshop, you’ll be guided through the process of considering the type of damage to your clothes and which materials and hand mending approach will best work together for a long-lasting repair. Using just a few core hand sewing techniques and basic sewing supplies, you can repair just about anything made of textiles, either visibly or subtly, based on your preference, skills, and your garment’s needs.
Attendees need to bring a damaged article of clothing for the masterclass. Basic sewing supplies and patch materials will be provided, but attendees should come prepared with their own specialty materials (like zippers) if needed for their mending projects!
As always, tea and coffee will be provided throughout the evening, and Mary and Jeanna will sign your copy of Stitch It, Don't Ditch It, too!
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event. Thank you for your understanding.
Participants:
Jeanna Wigger Author
Jeanna Wigger (Author)
Jeanna Wigger @thepeoplesmending is a life-long educator, creative, and textile enthusiast. She has taught embroidery and garment repair classes, co-organized hand sewing creative groups building community through craft, and volunteered to sort donated clothing with a non-profit organization to learn more about the impact of clothing waste on the world.
Mary V Morton Author
Mary V Morton (Author)
Mary V Morton @edinburghstreetstitchers @mvm13 is a climate concerned grandma who has been a sewing volunteer with SHRUB Coop, a zero-waste charity in Edinburgh. Mary set up Edinburgh Street Stitchers, a group who take their camping chairs and ‘Stitch it Don’t Ditch It’ banners out to streets and parks around the city to share their sewing skills and enable people to repair what they wear.
The venue
The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh
EH15 1DA
Telephone: 0131 629 6756
Website: www.theportobellobookshop.com
Wheelchair Access
We have a ramp at the front of the shop which has a ratio of 1:10 and loading capacity of 300kg, and so should be able to be used by most wheelchair users or those with mobility vehicles. The front doors are fully automated. Our shop interior is designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams, though please note there is only 700mm wide clearance to access the staff toilet.
Sound
We use a PA system to enhance the audio at our live events. We also have a hearing loop system installed, if you’d like to use our loop system during an event please let us know and we’ll make sure we have it set up and connected to the live audio feed during the event. If you wish to attend an event and require BSL interpretation, please give us a few weeks notice and we’ll do our best to arrange an interpreter.