The Hole Story - Honeycomb Darning workshop with Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald

Next date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Mend your worn-out woollens and make them more wonderful with mending expert Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald, author of the book Modern Mending.
Darning uses yarn or thread to magically make new fabric in place of a hole, and strengthen threadbare clothing to make it last longer.

In this class you’ll learn how to use blanket stitch as the building block for honeycomb darning. It's ideal for threadbare socks and other items, but can be used to repair holes as well, in both knit and woven fabrics.

Honeycomb darning is more fun than traditional woven darning; once you try it, you won’t want to stop!
This class will focus on creative, visible mending, for maximum fun and ease of learning, but you’ll learn how to apply methods learned in this class to create subtle, blended mends, too.

Students are required to bring:
- socks, tea towel, tote bag, or fabric for darning practice
- sharp scissors

Each student will receive darning needles, yarn/thread for practice at the workshop. Additional mending books and supplies will be available for purchase on the day.

Event details

• Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
• Time: 3pm to 5pm
• Venue: Croydon Library 
• Presenter: Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald
• Cost: Free
• Registrations are essential
• Auslan interpreters available upon request

Register online

Presenter

Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald is a Melbourne-based maker, mender, and author passionate about helping people build a more sustainable relationship with their belongings.

She is the author and photographer of Modern Mending, a practical guide to repairing clothes creatively and beautifully. Erin teaches mending workshops and speaks about visible mending, repair culture, sustainable living and the value of making do. Her warm, practical and often humorous presentations make repair feel accessible, achievable and inspiring.

More information about this event

For more information please contact Council's Waste Education Officer on 03 9294 5529 or email waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Other Waste and Sustainability events

Council offers a range of free waste education initiatives including waste minimisation and recycling workshops, composting workshops, online webinars, waste and recycling competitions, and educational presentations for schools and community groups.

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Location

Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon, 3134, View map