Design Museum Academy Adult Workshop
Workshop: Sashiko Repair with TOAST
Learn how to repair garments using sashiko, a traditional technique to reinforce clothes with embroidered patches, in this half-day workshop run by TOAST Repair specialists.
What to expect
Join lifestyle brand TOAST to learn sashiko, a traditional mending technique that will extend the life of your garments for years to come. Meaning 'little stabs' in Japanese, sashiko reinforces clothing with decorative stitching and patches.
You will learn from TOAST Repair specialists, who will demonstrate the technique and teach you how to creatively transform small holes or tears in a garment into something unique.
The facilitators will share their knowledge on invisible and visible mending, helping you to select the technique best suited to the fabric and type of repair for your item of clothing.
By taking the time to restore a well-loved item and highlight its worn areas, we rethink our relationship with clothing, help reduce our environmental impact, and give new life to our clothing.
This workshop is inspired by our current display Tomorrow’s Wardrobe, curated by Future Observatory, the Design Museum’s national research programme for the green transition. The free exhibition presents design research and innovation for a future of fashion that is both stylish and sustainable.
Please note:
• Bringing your own garments is optional; additional materials will be provided
• No previous experience is required
• Capacity is limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment
• This workshop is for adults (18+)
• All equipment, materials and light refreshments will be provided for the duration of the session
Facilitators
TOAST
Established in 1997 in Wales, TOAST is a British fashion brand committed to preserving craftsmanship, creating long-lasting collections from quality materials; each item becoming a treasured piece to keep and pass on. TOAST Circle keeps items in use for longer, championing textiles in all of its forms, one stitch, swap, renewal and donation at a time.
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Booking information
Adult: £25
Student (18+): £23
Members*: £20
*Please note that this benefit applies only to the cardholding Member’s ticket and not to additional guests.
Check out the Design Museum Academy refunds and cancellations policy here.
Please note:
These prices are for one of the following sessions:
• Saturday 25 January 2025,14:00 – 16:30
• Saturday 8 February 2025, 14:00 – 16:30
• Saturday 1 March 2025, 10:00 – 12:30
Please note that these are individual sessions and not part of a course. If you wish to attend multiple sessions, please book separate tickets.
Related workshop:
On the same day, TOAST Repair specialists will run another half-day session to teach the basics of traditional knitwear darning. Find out more here.
- Please note that this workshop is for participants over 18 years old, and the content and complexity have been tailored accordingly.
- If you would like to let us know about any access requirements, including neurodiversity, there is the option to notify us at the ticket checkout.
- If you would like to have 1:1 support for this workshop, you are welcome to bring a companion to support you on your project, at no extra cost. To request a companion spot please email DMAcademy@designmuseum.org with your booking information.
- This session has a capacity of 20 participants, and one or two facilitators will be leading the sessions. So the ratio of participants per facilitator will be 10:1.
- If you have any questions, please contact please contact DMAcademy@designmuseum.org
Images by TOAST.