Hikaru Noguchi Darning Brooch Workshop
Create your own unique brooch using a combination of darning stitches.
In this workshop, you will work with a specially prepared materials kit that includes a selection of high-quality fabrics, beads, ribbons, and other decorative elements curated specifically for this session.
Sample designs will be provided for inspiration—you are welcome to follow them, adapt them, or create a completely original design of your own.
The three types of darning stitches introduced in this workshop can be applied not only decoratively but also for practical mending. Beyond the kit materials, you are encouraged to incorporate your own meaningful textiles—such as a favourite fabric, a piece with personal memories, or even items like a single earring or a pendant. This can transform your brooch into a deeply personal, memory-filled piece.
The finished brooch will be approximately palm-sized or smaller.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is suitable for participants with some basic sewing experience.
Complete beginners are also welcome, but please note that some parts may feel slightly challenging.
What to Bring
- Small thread scissors
- Fabric scissors (if you have them)
- Pen or pencil
- Reading glasses (if needed)
Materials Provided
- Special materials kit
- Threads
- Darning mushroom
- Needles
- Fabric glue
- Marking tools
Please Note
Due to individual differences in working speed, some participants may not complete their piece within the workshop time.
Loop also stocks Hikaru's wonderful book on visible mending and surface stitching, as well as her handmade darning mushrooms. We have also just received more of Hikaru's wonderful handmade Jellyfish darning tools!
We are so thrilled to welcome Hikaru back to Loop. When we first opened in 2005, Hikaru Noguchi's knitted garments were one of the very first handmade collections we stocked. I have long loved her whole aesthetic and it has been a joy over the years to see her work evolve. To see her stitched embroidery on knit is now so inspiring and she, along with Celia Pym and a handful of others, is a master at it
*Prices include some materials. Classes are held at Loop.
Maximum of 9 students per class.
100% deposit is required at registration.
The workshop will take place on the 20th of June with an afternoon class and will be held next door at Frequency Coffee.
Please arrive at Loop a few minutes early, and we’ll walk you over to Frequency, where you can settle in and enjoy a complimentary coffee before we begin.
Please note: For Customers with Mobility Concerns
Please be aware that both our shop and the café where the classes will take place have stairs.
If you have any mobility issues or require assistance, we are more than happy to help make your visit as comfortable as possible.
For additional information or to discuss any accommodations, please don't hesitate to reach out to us in advance. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us!
Cancellation policy:
Should you want to cancel your place, a refund of payment for the class will be given for cancellations, minus a 10% admin fee.
We reserve the right to cancel a class in unusual circumstances. We try to avoid this wherever possible, but sometimes it cannot be avoided. In this situation, of course, a full refund will be given.