Textiles 101 Pop Up: Clothing Repair with Microweaving
Stop by the museum anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn ways to repair and decorate your clothes using “visible mending,” where repairs are seen and celebrated. Artist Alison Davis-Holland and a team of expert “Mend-tors” from Art on the Mend will guide you through the process of microweave darning — creating small woven areas of “sashiko” thread and/or yarn — to mend small holes, cover stains or decorate your clothes.
There will be orientation sessions at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. for participants interested in a full introduction to these techniques. Whether you are new to mending or a seasoned mender, discover how visible mending can transform worn pieces into renewed favorites — and celebrate the beauty of keeping clothing in use for a longer time.
About Alison Davis-Holland and Art on the Mend
Alison Davis-Holland, aka the Mending Mama, is the DMV-based founder of Art on the Mend, a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to embrace creativity, repair and inclusion through visible mending circles. Powered by skilled “Mend-tors,” upcycled textiles, and donated materials, Art on the Mend invites participants to rediscover the value of renewing our things and ourselves by mending and connecting in community. Learn more about Art on the Mend
How to Participate
This program is free and open to the public. Stop by the museum anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to participate. All mending materials provided. Bring your own clothing or practice on provided textiles. Make sure your garment is clean and any holes are smaller than a quarter. Microweave darning works on woven materials such as denim or canvas or knit garments such as sweaters, hoodies. Note that microweave mends are not stretchy, so they are not suitable for thin garments like leggings that require stretch to wear.
About Textiles 101 Pop Ups
Drop by the museum on select Saturday afternoons to try a new skill or textile tradition through a simple hands-on activity led by textile makers and artists from the D.C. community. Browse upcoming programs
Additional Information
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