Wardrobe Refresh: Dye, Print, Patch - Feb. 4, 10-4 PM

Renew your clothing with 100% natural indigo dyeing, block printing, and hand stitched patching. Learn how to mask a stains, decorate fabric with block printing, and use simple stitches to strengthen and repair a garment that shows how much you love it.

The women behind small biz, Better Than Jam & Miniature Rhino, are on a mission to help you renew your wardrobe.  Fix, refresh and repair items in your closet that you've torn, stained, or want to be excited to wear again.

In the morning, with Karin of Better Than Jam, you will learn to use Indigo dye, by creating a jar starter and dipping either a garment or patches. Indigo is a beautiful blue that has captivated the world for thousands of years, and you’ll be sure to understand why after this special experience. Then, we'll block print fabrics with textile ink that's sure to last. Use this technique to cover stains on your garment or fashion a patch. 

After break Jessica of Miniature Rhino will demonstrate several patching techniques and stitching methods that can be used to repair damage, cover stains or embellish your clothing. Upcycled patching materials will be provided. If there is a specific fabric you’d like to use, feel free to bring it to class. 

 CLASS DETAILS:

• Saturday, Feb. 4, 10-4 PM (1 hour break for lunch) 
• Location: Better Than Jam Studios,  10 Grattan St. Brooklyn NY  11206
• Students are welcome to bring up to 3 pieces from their current wardrobe. You will need a dry article of clothing to work on while your indigo dyed piece is drying.
• DYE: Bring garments made of natural materials to dye. Indigo will only dye natural fibers. 
• PRINT: Bring garments made of natural materials & blends are okay too.
• PATCH: Bring  garments made of woven materials like cotton, linen, denim, canvas to patch. Avoid knits and super stretchy materials for the patching section of class. 
• Open to all levels of experience. All materials are supplied. Kits will be available for purchase if you would like to continue the journey at home.

**Use code: REFRESH2 for $35 off purchase of two tix / Buy one, get the second ticket for 20% off.