The first workshop in Waag's Reflow project, aimed at promoting the circular use of textiles in Amsterdam: do not let your textiles go to waste! In this workshop, you will learn to repair and embellish holes in your jumpers and socks. This workshop was recorded on 4 March 2021.

Don't hide these holes any longer!

Throughout history and across cultures, people have been mending textiles to extend their beauty and wearability.

During this Reflow workshop you will revisit the ancient craft of visible mending, from hand darning to simple stitching tricks, to learn how to repair and embellish holes in your jumpers and socks! 


Hand darning is a sewing technique for repairing holes or worn areas in fabric or knitting using needle and thread alone used for the functional reinforcement of clothing. Additionally, you will learn how to embellish holes by emphasising their presence in a colourful way or close them into visible and beautiful designs.


In line with Reflow values, the workshop will especially take into account the correct use of materials, as mono material products have much higher chances of being recycled, in textile terms this means 100% wool, 100% cotton and not mixed compositions. 



As part of the first workshop, the attendees received a kit with all the tools necessary to follow the exercises. Down below are the tools that were used for this workshop:

• 1 Wooden embroidery hoop
• 1 Wooden darning mushroom
• Set of 100% cotton embroidery threads
• Set of 100% merino wool threads
• 2 Chalk pencils
• Set of mixed needles and metal pins