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Visible Mending: Decorative Stitch & Sashiko Skills

Activity: Other

Description

Invited public workshop delivered at the Ulster Museum introducing participants to the principles and practice of visible mending through decorative stitching and sashiko techniques. The session explored repair as a creative and sustainable approach to extending the life of textiles, combining practical embroidery skills with discussions of textile heritage, circular fashion, and mindful consumption.
Period8 Jun 2026
Held atNational Museums Northern Ireland
Degree of RecognitionNational

Keywords

  • Visible mending
  • sashiko
  • slow fashion
  • knowledge exchange
  • public engagement
  • sustainability
  • craft skills
  • textile repair