Sunday: Visionary Lab: Japanese "Boro" Stitching- Teens & Adults (NEW!)

Japanese mending and patching, called “Boro” or translated into English as “ragged” has been used for centuries to patch clothing, bags and even futon covers.   The richness of the work was increased by the mixing of patterns and textures in the patching and mending of holes, tears and wear.   Learn to stitch patches in the Boro method to create your own individualized garment, bag or decorative pillow cover.  Be inspired and relax in this very hands on method of patchworking and hand stitching.

Materials list:

½ yard of fabric, or a garment, or a pillow cover, etc.  to repair/or patch
Sashiko Thread available on Amazon (embroidery thread or thick thread will work, too)
Sashiko or darning needle also available on Amazon (needs to have needle eye large enough for the thread choice)
Fabric scraps (denim and canvas make great patches).  See “Boro stitching” on Pinterest for ideas

Washable glue stick
Scissors-should be new or have never cut paper (paper dulls scissors)
Chalk wheel or tailor’s chalk and ruler (for drawing lines on fabric for stitching)

Fusible webbing (optional) depending on project

About the Teaching Artist: Maria Mauro is an apparel and textiles designer, an artist, natural dyer, and a chemist.  Having grown up in a local family business, she was exposed to the many facets of design as well as salesmanship.  Maria went on to study apparel design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City specializing in couture. After a successful career designing for many well know companies in New York City and Philadelphia she opened her atelier in Trenton, New Jersey.  Maria creates artisanal quality accessories utilizing hand dyeing, hand block printing, and various other resist methods. The platform for the business is based on eco-friendly, natural dyes and sustainability. Her designs are sold nationally in boutiques and museum stores.

In addition to teaching various fashion design courses at the university level, she lends her time to judge student work for Philadelphia University, Drexel FCCLA.and the

Maria also conducts beginner and master workshops in natural dyeing, indigo and various Japanese resist methods.  

Teaching Artist: Maria Mauro
Sundays, January 13-February 10 (No class January 27; Snow date: February 24).  4 sessions
10:30am-12:30pm

Registration fee:
Members: $135.00  [Teens should be registered as Household Members]
Non Members: $150.00

Materials: See list

Late fee of $25 will apply from December 19, 2018