During this workshop you will discover the beauty in the simple Running Stitch and other basic stitches.
For centuries, many cultures have used the Running Stitch to great effect. Migrating from India with Kantha embroidery across to Japan with Sashiko, we can see how this simple stitch, has become embedded into these cultures and used to patch, mend and recycle clothing.
By adopting these techniques, we can breathe new life into our clothes by patching, mending and upcycling.
About Ginn
I’ve been sewing, creating textiles and art pieces all my life and strongly believe that… “creativity feeds the soul”
I’m passionate that everyone should be given the opportunity to discover their own creative potential, whether it’s through sewing, art or textiles.
I was trained in Fashion and Textiles and over the past 40 years have been fortunate to teach students of all ages, in all settings. For 11 years, I ran the Textiles Department at Hereford 6th Form College, but now run my own creative workshops, which include creative arts, textile techniques and sewing methods. I cater for all ages and particularly want to dispel the myth that, sewing and textiles is a female pastime only!
