Give Your Clothes a Second Life with Embroidery
Bring a piece of clothing that needs a little love. Maybe it has a stain, a rip, or it’s lost a bit of its spark and transform it into something new. In this beginner-friendly workshop you’ll learn a variety of creative techniques while enjoying a cozy Sunday afternoon with other creative souls.
Isn’t it amazing how instead of throwing something away, you can give your clothing a second life with embroidery making it uniquely yours and being sustainable at the same time? <3
For our Audience:
Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced stitcher, this fun embroidery workshop will inspire and teach you how to give your clothes a creative, personal touch. Bring a T-shirt, sweatshirt, tote bag, dress..whatever piece you would love to give a second life to.
What we’ll cover:
- Choosing and using different types of needles
- Tips for threading, knotting and securing your stitches
- A variety of embroidery stitches, easy to advanced
- Working with and without hoops
- Using blank and printed stabilizers
- Exploring colors, textures, and creative patterns
All materials provided, just bring a piece of clothing to transform and your creativity!:)
About our host:
Jeanne Couaillier is an art historian, educator and designer with over 21 years of teaching worldwide. A graduate of La Sorbonne and L’École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Paris, she began her career in Haute Couture and fashion in Paris and Switzerland, later working in costume design for La Comédie-Française and contributing to French interior design magazines.
In 2013, she won the prestigious International Garden Festival award in Chaumont-sur-Loire. Since then, she has taught art and art history in France, India, China, Thailand, and Portugal. Jeanne inspires audiences all around the world.
Location of the event:
Fable Bookshop Cafe, Rua dos Prazeres 10A, Lisbon, 1200-820
About the Venue: Fable
Fable is an English bookshop, cafe, and creative events space in Lisbon. We offer wholesome meals, specialty coffee, natural wine, and a thoughtfully curated selection of both fiction and non-fiction books. We also host a medley of events and workshops focused on creativity, wellness, book and music launch parties, and inclusive community gatherings.
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