English Paper Piecing for Visible Mending with Sewing Smith

• Introduction to English paper piecing techniques
• Shelley's quick-piece method for mending
• Creating patchwork patches from fabric scraps
• Covering holes and marks decoratively
• Applying pieced patches to garments
• Hand stitching techniques for secure attachment
• Design ideas for placement and composition
• Working with colour and pattern

Bring your own garments that need mending or items you'd like to embellish. If you prefer to practice the technique first, we have scrap fabrics and sample pieces available to work on. All tools and materials are provided, including fabric scraps, paper pieces, needles, and thread.

Our classes are non refundable. Due our small class sizes it is very difficult to transfer your booking to a different date. If you cannot attend a class and are able to notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, it may be possible to change the date* but this is not guaranteed so please give us as much notice as possible to increase your chances. *Limited to one change only.

If you're running late, please contact us as soon as possible by email. Unfortunately, if you arrive more than 30 minutes after the class starts, we may not be able to admit you as this can disrupt the learning experience for other students.

In the event that we need to cancel a class, we will provide as much notice as possible and offer either a full refund or an alternative booking date.

At Ray Stitch, we'd love to welcome stitchers of all ages, but to ensure the best learning experience for everyone, we're unable to accommodate anyone under 12 in our workshops.

Young people aged 12-16 are very welcome in our classes but must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) throughout the entire session. The accompanying adult must book and pay for their own space in the class and participate alongside the young person. Students aged 17 and over can attend classes independently.

If you're planning to book for a young person, we recommend emailing us first so we can help guide you to the most suitable class for their age and experience level.