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Friday 12 September, 2-4 p.m.: Workshop: Mend and Meet with Saskia Weir of Mend House
Saskia Weir
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Join Saskia Weir, founder of The Mend House, for Mend and Meet – a relaxed, practical workshop designed to bring people together through the timeless act of textile repair. Mending has been part of human history for over 2,000 years. This session offers space to slow down, connect, and rediscover the quiet satisfaction of making something whole again.
Whether you are entirely new to mending or looking to refine your skills, Weir will guide participants through the basics of visible and invisible mending for woven fabrics – including cotton, linen, and silk – with support for more advanced repairs where needed. You will learn a variety of techniques, have time to practise them, and begin to apply them to a woven item you bring with you. This could be a cotton shirt, a linen dress, or any garment made from woven cloth. All tools and materials will be provided.
Founded in 2020, The Mend House is a growing community of repairers who believe that repair beats replace. Through workshops, services, and advocacy, Weir champions a more sustainable, less wasteful relationship with the things we wear and use every day.
Materials provided: Basic mending supplies, fabric scraps, thread, and needles.
Materials to bring: A woven garment or textile in need of repair, any personal fabric scraps or embellishments you wish to use.
All skill levels are welcome. This gathering is not only about skill-building, but also about reimagining repair as a joyful, creative, and communal act. Come with something to mend and leave with something renewed – along with the knowledge and confidence to keep mending long after the session ends.
Event Cancellation Policy
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.
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Imene H. Participating in a MEND HOUSE darning workshop was joyful, calming and restorative. I had no experience with darning before and had a wonderful time developing a new skill and meeting great people. The ambiance was blissful and serene, and provided a sanctuary away from the busyness of London life.
I left feeling nourished and looking forward to the next workshop with great anticipation!
Imene Hamdi-Cherif
Dear Imene, thank you for your recommendation of attending a workshop with Saskia. We are looking forward to welcoming guests to join Saskia Weir, founder of The Mend House, for Mend and Meet – a relaxed, practical workshop designed to bring people together through the timeless act of textile repair as part of our London Textile Month programme of events 2025.
Best wishes
Jane Laverty
Customer Service Manager
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Gavin D. Saskia is a master of her craft. I programmed Saskia to lead a clothing repair workshop as part of my GoodCOP Bad COP festival, a climate arts festival in East London. Saskia delivered an engaging, educational, and inclusive workshop. I'd work with Saskia at any given opportunity.
Gavin Dent, Artistic Director, Rising Tides
Dear Gavin, thank you for providing the Selvedge community with such a positive recommendation to attend Saskia's Mend and Meet Workshop, part of our London Textile Month programme of events 2025.
Best wishes
Jane Laverty
Customer Service Manager
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Will R. Its just so nice to get lost in those moments of calm and craft, slowly repairing and stitching. Saskia's knowledge, patience and sense of fun makes it such a joy. Highly recommend the MEND HOUSE workshop.
Sometimes you don't know how much you need these moments until you are in them. Will Rolph, Two Fields Olive Oil
Dear Will, thank you for highly recommending a workshop with Saskia. We hope attendees of this London Textile Month event 2025 will learn to champion a more sustainable, less wasteful relationship with the things we wear and use every day whilst enjoying this unique workshop experience.
Best wishes
Jane Laverty
Customer Service Manager
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