Make It Mend: The Art of Visible Mending on Denim
Learn how to extend the life of your favorite denim pieces with style, skill, and creativity. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the art of visible mending using decorative stitches, patches, and sashiko-inspired techniques. We’ll cover how to prep your denim, choose threads and fabrics, and mend intentionally, turning rips, holes, and worn areas into one-of-a-kind design statements. Whether you're fixing jeans, jackets, or turning flaws into features, this class is about sustainability, self-expression, and stitching with purpose.
Sandra Lee Chandler is an international fiber artist, designer, and educator known for transforming repurposed denim and vintage quilts into one-of-a-kind wearable art and quilted pieces. With over 30 years of teaching experience, she inspires others through workshops that blend heritage, sustainability, and fashion-forward creativity. Sandra is a Bernina Ambassador and a featured artist with Threads Magazine, and has appeared on The Quilt Show, Quilting Arts TV, and Threads Magazine TV.
All levels welcome. Bring your well-loved denim!
* All materials are provided.
** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class.