Slow Stitch at Home: Revive and Reimagine Clothes

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Breathe new life into your wardrobe favourites through the art of mending and layering



2 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests

$40 (Afterpay available)


How it works


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We'll send a ClassBento Box to you (a craft kit with what you'll need). Shipping is free, and you'll get your box delivered in time for your class. This craft kit only ships to WA.
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Join textile artist Charlene Vivienne for an immersive and transformative experience in the art of slow stitching.
This workshop invites you to breathe new life into your wardrobe favourites through the time-honoured techniques of mending and layering.
You'll first learn the basic techniques of Japanese running stitch, traditional stitch and patching methods that have stood the test of time. Learn how to mend with purpose and style, turning imperfections into unique embellishments.
With these techniques, you will then repurpose preloved garments into bespoke pieces that become new masterpieces you can wear every day!
Key highlights:
  • Embrace sustainable fashion by extending the lifespan of clothing through mindful mending and repurposing. Contribute to a more eco-conscious wardrobe while expressing your unique style.
  • Experience the therapeutic benefits of slow stitching as a meditative and relaxing activity. Engage in mindful handwork that calms the mind, nurtures creativity and fosters a deeper connection with your clothing and self-expression.
  • Connect with your local community passionate about slow fashion, creativity and sustainable living.
This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in:
  • Exploring sustainable fashion practices
  • Learning traditional stitch and patching techniques
  • Nurturing creativity through mindful crafting
  • Connecting with a community of like-minded individuals
Note: This event is part of the programming for the 8th Global Sustainable Fashion Week 2024, Hungary Budapest. It will be held at the Ravensthorpe Community Centre, Western Australia, a Sip & Sew Session (BYO drink & nibbles) and filmed live for our Hopetoun participants and our international audience via Zoom.
While the camera will be on the presenter you may at times be seen on camera.

Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get in your craft kit
All materials will be provided to our Western Australian participants. This will include fabric, thread, needle and a ready to make stitch journal.
 
What you'll need
Please bring or have available a preloved garment that you would like to mend or just to get inspiration on what to do!
 
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Your teacher

Charlene O'Brien

Textile artist and sustainable fashion designer Charlene O'Brien graduated from the London College of Fashion with a higher tec diploma in clothing production in the mid-1980s.
After migrating to Australia from Zimbabwe, she used recycled denim yarns to produce her popular 'eco denim' clothing range which was showcased at the very first Mercedes Fashion Week in Sydney, 1997. Inspired by the need for sustainability in the fashion industry, Charlene pioneered and established the eco-fashion business Tierra Ecologia, and sold her handmade label eco logika Australia-wide.
The early 2000s took her business to Vietnam where the recycled denim yarn was hand crocheted and knitted into a collection of bags, jumpers and cardigans for men and women supporting a cottage industry over there. It was distributed via mail order and local boutiques until the yarn was sold out. She also created a casual wear hemp collection for men and women. using commercial natural dyes for a high volume of sales. The successful business trading Australia-wide came to a halt due to cheap Chinese imports.
Mid 2000s a new direction took her to create a unique handmade and sustainably sourced naturally dyed couture collection which was showcased and sold out to a Parisian Gallerie at the Paris Ethical Fashion Trade Show over a 5-year period.
A finalist for the IE Award on sustainability in the premium and luxury sectors 2015, Spain and currently a member of the International Executive Board of the Global Sustainable Fashion Week, Budapest 2017. Charlene is internationally recognised for creating handmade, environmentally friendly and upcycled couture under her Charlene Vivienne label.
Recently located to Ravensthorpe, Western Australia where she currently lives and works. Her studio is a converted vintage wood den and is now called The Workshop and is home to her creations and teaches sustainable fashion. Ravensthorpe is a historical mining town that has a biosphere of thousands of wildflowers and is famous for the wildflower show in spring.
Maybe book a workshop around this time when flowers are in their glory. A great time to visit.

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2024-12-13 15:00:00
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