Visible Mending and Darning Workshop for Beginners

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With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Revive your favorite sweater, scarf, or socks with a simple darning technique in this virtual sewing class!



2 hours Class size 1 to 50 guests   $100 - $130 ($100 for Class only, no box; $130 for Class and box)
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Did moths have a feast in your favorite sweater? Have your wool socks seen one too many adventures? Don't despair. It might be the beginning of a new story. Let's turn those holes into wearable art!
In this beginner-friendly online workshop, you'll discover the art of visible darning, a practical and creative way to repair garments that have worn thin, developed holes, or fallen prey to the dreaded closet moth. Using woven darning techniques, you'll learn to rebuild structure around damaged areas, turning a frustrating hole into an opportunity for creative expression.
No sewing experience? No problem. We'll start with the basics, do a practice patch together, and work through the technique step by step. You'll learn at a comfortable pace, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get individual guidance.
What you'll learn:
  • Stabilizing fabric before mending
  • Choosing the right yarn
  • The basics of woven darning
  • Bonus: end sewing without knots
And because mending doesn't have to mean making damage disappear, we'll embrace the beauty of visible repairs. Your stitches can become part of your garment's story. Wear them like a badge of honor!
Free craft kit shipping within the US and the Netherlands. Shipping to other countries may incur a small additional fee. Please get in touch for details.

Upcoming dates for Visible Mending and Darning Workshop for Beginners

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 7:01pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

100 upcoming dates between 5 Feb 2027 and 15 May 2027.

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What you'll get in your craft kit
  • Mini Darning Loom
  • Rubber band
  • Daring needles
  • Darning yarns
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
What you'll need
Something to practice on: Bring a scrap of knitted or woven fabric, or an old sweater, scarf, or T-shirt. If you're a complete beginner, you'll be glad you practiced on something low-stakes before tackling your precious cashmere sweater or a garment full of memories!
Something to mend (optional): You're welcome to bring a garment you'd like to repair. I'll give you individual advice on how to approach the damage and guide you through the techniques you can use to continue the repair yourself after the workshop.
Note: The craft kit is optional if you already have darning yarn and darning needles at home.
A darning mushroom or darning loom can help keep the fabric stretched and stable while you work. Don't have one? No problem! You can improvise with things you probably already have at home:
  • For curved surfaces, such as socks: try a tennis ball or an orange, secured with a rubber band.
  • For flat surfaces: try a mason jar lid or an embroidery hoop.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 6 years old).

An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Verified reviews

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Recent reviews of Visible Mending and Darning Workshop for Beginners

  • 5/5 from Ainjia Paat, attended Oct 2026: I have been wanting to learn visible mending for a long time, so I am very pleased that I get to learn it from Dora. She is an amazing teacher with inspiring visions towards sustainability. I went home feeling delighted from the workshop's warm energy and proud of my new skill!
  • 5/5 from Nicole Defranc, attended Oct 2026: Dora is a very friendly and kind teacher! She made sure everyone was well attended during the practice and she encourages you in a sweet way! I enjoyed the visible mending, beautiful and crafty designs!
  • 5/5 from Georgia Carns, attended Oct 2026: Another amazing workshop by Dora
Your teacher

Dora Xu
Dora Xu
(Snailblazer)

5.0 (49)
female Women-owned

I’ve loved making things with my hands for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I’d transform my grandma’s scrap fabric into runway-ready Barbie outfits or patched up my little cousin’s torn trousers with an embroidered elephant patch. Growing up in Asia, where care, repair, and mending is common practice, I came to appreciate the deep heritage of traditional craftsmanship and sustainability passed down through generations. A broken piece that’s lovingly repaired and embellished carries more story, personality, and resilience; it’s the imperfection that makes it more beautiful.
After learning about the devastating impact of the fashion industry on the planet and human health, I dedicated my study and work to sustainability. After an MA in Environmental Management from Yale, couture training in Argentina, and 8 years of sustainability consulting across the U.S. and the Netherlands, I realized that people rarely change their mindset because of a corporate strategy deck or sustainability campaign. They change because they feel something. When someone experiences the joy of turning “waste” into something wonderful with their own hands, imagination opens far faster than logic ever could.
That insight become crystal clear through my work as co-founder of Repair Café Oud-Noord Amsterdam, where I’ve been teaching local residents to repair damaged textiles since 2022. Our work was featured in the Japanese documentary "The Repair Café" by Masato Sezawa, which went on to inspire the repair movement across Japan—demonstrating how a grassroots, hands-on approach to sustainability can ripple outward and spark meaningful change at a global scale.
That realization led me to start SnailBlazer, a sustainability and cross-cultural education organization. Like a trailblazer—but at a slower and more intentional pace—SnailBlazer invites people into a world where sustainability feels playful, cultural exchange feels natural, and creativity brings people together. Through workshops in textile upcycling, embroidery, crochet, macramé, and origami, I create spaces where people can take a pause, reconnect with their hands, their hearts, and each other. If you’re excited to play like a kid again, I’d love to welcome you into the SnailBlazer community —one mindful stitch at a time.

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