Saturday, February 28, 11AM–2PM
FCCW: 3053 Rosslyn St. LA CA 90065
Info on our space here
Max participants: 15
Free
In our first Hard Skills for Hard Times workshop, learn the reverse applique technique to prolong the life of a beloved garment or as a way to personalize.
Luna will guide you through the process of patching up a hole in a garment via the reverse applique technique. You’re welcome to bring your own garment that needs mending or use fabrics provided. While practical at sealing pesky raw edges, it can provide a striking decorative flair with the use of contrasting thread and fabric.
This technique has a pervasive history and has been used all over the world since time immemorial. In some cases, its use is a practical mending choice and in others a highly complex, designed, decorative art. Join us at FCCW as a way of continuing this tradition.
At the end of the class we will have a free time where you are welcome to continue practicing the reverse applique technique, as well as getting hands on help from Luna about any particular mending or sewing question.
All skill levels are welcome from beginners to seasoned sewists!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Luna Mendoza is an artist who works with a range of materials from textiles, paper, and paint – focused on the idea that her practice can exist fluidly between the parameters of art, craft, design, and illustration. Born, raised, and currently residing in Los Angeles she is about to enter her final term as an illustration student at Art Center College of Design where she is currently a TA for the school’s Sewing Lab. Her life’s dream is to have two sheep, an alpaca, and a garden where she can cultivate materials to incorporate into her practice.