As we transition to a greener future, one thing is clear: Fast fashion is a thing of the past. Find out how to make your clothes last longer by using a host of sustainable fiber practices. Learn to do beautiful, visible mending using patches, embroidery, and darning. Get an introduction to basic alterations for resizing clothing, transforming T-shirts, and recycling fabric scraps for accessories. Learn about the history of sustainable fiber practices from different cultures, such as Japanese sashiko, and the clever ways stitchers coped with textile shortages during World War II. Students are challenged to consider their shopping habits, the impact they have on the planet—and why we consumers need to become more conscientious citizens.

These practices are one part of a new lifestyle that embraces a regenerative economy. Consider taking this class as a step in the right direction for our world and future generations.

Offered through the Smithsonian Associates Studio Arts Program. Sign up for this class here.

2 sessions from Saturday, October 14, 2023 to Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 1:30-3:30pm