SEW YOUR OWN NEEDLE CASE & LEARN VISIBLE MENDING TECHNIQUES

Immerse yourself in the calming and mindful process of hand sewing and discover the joy of repair. In this workshop, you will create your own needle case while learning practical mending and textile repair techniques.

Using beautiful fabric remnants of linen, cotton and wool felt, combined with vibrant Sashiko threads, you will craft a unique case for your sewing and darning needles. The inside pages of the case will become a small stitch library, where you will practice a variety of simple mending and repair stitches. These stitched samples will serve as a practical reference for future projects and provide an accessible introduction to the world of visible mending.

Combining craftsmanship, creativity and sustainability, this workshop introduces fundamental hand-sewing techniques while encouraging a deeper appreciation for repair and garment care. You will create a personal object that can accompany and support your future sewing and mending projects. At the end of the workshop, you will take home not only a beautifully handcrafted needle case, but also the skills and confidence to repair, care for and extend the life of your clothing.

Suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike.

Textile designer Anne Schlüter (*1981) founded the repair business The Hole Story in 2019. Alongside her textile repair service, she shares her crafting expertise through workshops and develops products designed to make repairing easier and more enjoyable. With The Hole Story, she combines her passion for textile crafts, her commitment to resource-conscious material use and her love of making. Anne lives with her family in Meggen (Lucerne), where she also co-founded the concept store Oktober in 2026.

18—21:30
115 / 135 / 155 CHF
12 Personen