Art at the Farm: Beautifying Your Favorite Clothes with Visible Mending

Art at the Farm: Beautifying Your Favorite Clothes with Visible Mending

April 16, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

$40 per person

Give new life to your favorite clothing in this hands-on Visible Mending workshop led by artist Sara Jones. In this creative and beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to repair worn garments in ways that are both functional and beautiful.

Visible mending transforms clothing repair into an art form—using stitching, color, and texture to celebrate and extend the life of well-loved garments.

What You'll Do

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore three different approaches to visible mending and learn how decorative stitching can repair and enhance clothing. Using embroidery thread, yarn, and fabric scraps, you’ll create a sampler showcasing each technique.

By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a completed mending sampler and the skills needed to begin repairing and embellishing your own clothing at home.

You'll Learn

• The theory behind three types of visible mending

• Basic stitching techniques and patterning

• How to combine materials for durable repairs

• Tips for selecting materials and tools for successful mending

What's Included

• Fabric for practice samples

• Needles and embroidery thread

• Yarn and fabric scraps

• Scissors and basic tools

• Paper and pencils

• Hands-on instruction throughout the workshop

Who This Workshop Is For

• Anyone interested in repairing clothing creatively

• Beginner crafters curious about visible mending

• People wanting to extend the life of their clothing

• Anyone interested in sustainable fashion and textile arts

About Your Instructor

Sara Jones is a multi-craft cosplay competitor living in Champaign-Urbana. She works in both 2D and 3D media including fabrics, EVA foam, paint, LED and motor-driven electronics, painting, and leather.

Sara believes everyone deserves to experience the joy of making art without focusing solely on perfection. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on support, building confidence, and trusting your own instincts toward beauty.

Event Details

What to Bring: Just your creativity

Experience Level: Beginner-friendly (ages 12 and up)

Takeaway: Three completed visible mending samples you can use as inspiration for future repairs

Location: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom

4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL

Parking: General parking is available in the gravel lot. ADA parking is located south of the farmhouse. The classroom is in the white building with black trim west of the gardens. Check in at the farm store at the front of the building.

Tickets: $40 per person

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery marketing, social media, and publications. Please notify the photographer if you prefer not to be photographed.