Got some clothes lying around at home that could use some love and perhaps also find a new life? Fashion Revolution is running both creative mending and shashiko mending workshops at YSDAF to teach you how to patch up your clothes. Apart from that, they are also running a clothes swap and a communal weaving activity.

Creative Mending Workshop
Session 1: 11 am – 12 pm
Session 2: 3 pm – 4 pm

Whether it’s a torn pocket, a broken seam or something you’ve just fallen out of love with—we’ll bring new life (and love) into pieces you already own. Creative mending is a way to reconnect with our garments. Add playful, personal touches to worn or well-loved clothes; using basic stitches, buttons, fabric scraps, and colourful threads, we’ll create patterns that turn flaws into features, wear into stories, and the ordinary into something uniquely yours.

Participants to bring:
•⁠ ⁠Garments you’d like to repair, refresh, or personalise
•⁠ ⁠Scraps, buttons, ribbons, or any materials you’d love to sew on
•⁠ ⁠Your own sewing kit

Sashiko Mending Workshop (12 pm – 1 pm)
Step into the slow, meditative art of sashiko, where every stitch tells a story and every mend becomes a celebration of care. In this workshop, you’ll trace the roots of this traditional Japanese craft, learning simple, elegant stitching techniques that turn wear and tear into beauty. Guided gently through each step, you’ll explore classic patterns, practice mindful sewing, and begin mending a beloved garment with your own hands. Along the way, you’ll gather tips, inspiration, and the quiet satisfaction of breathing new life into fabric. No experience needed — just your hands, your heart, and something ready for renewal.

Participants to bring:
•⁠ ⁠A garment you’d like to mend (natural fabrics like denim, cotton, or linen work best)
•⁠ Optional: fabric scraps you’d love to incorporate
All other materials; sashiko needles, thread, and cloth, will be provided.

Communal Weaving Interactive Installation (All Day Long)
Interactive art installation where participants contribute to a collective weaving piece by looming discarded yarn onto a communal loom. No pre-registration required.

For Ages: 3 years old and above

🔔 IMPORTANT:
Those who have pre-registered must show up at the workshop location at least 15 min. prior to the workshop time. Otherwise your spot will be released.