Temporary Exhibition
Ashes to Fashion
Open now until Sunday 3rd January 2027
Celebrate and commemorate fifty years of collecting fashion at the Ulster Museum and experience a collection reborn.
Book Ticketsvisible mending: decorative stitch & sashiko skills
Explore the art of caring for your favourite clothes through creative repair in this hands-on workshop.
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Past Event
Please note, this is a past event.
Explore the art of caring for your favourite clothes through creative repair in this hands-on workshop with Dr Lyndsey McDougal.
Learn foundational techniques that extend the life of textiles while celebrating their history and individuality. Start with a short, illustrated introduction to visible mending in contemporary fashion and sustainable repair practices. Then dive into Sashiko-inspired stitching, a traditional Japanese running stitch method that reinforces fabric with beautiful patterning.
In the second half of the workshop, discover simple decorative embroidery stitches, such as seeding and feather stitch, for covering marks and small imperfections. With all materials provided and expert guidance throughout, you’ll leave with sample pieces demonstrating your new skills, ready to apply them to garments and textiles at home.