Sewing Skills Series: Repairing Rips (CEC)

Clothing Repair: Repairing Rips

If you have entry-level sewing skills and would like to learn how to repair pants or shorts that have ripped or have holes this class is for you! Participants will learn the basics of how to repair rips and holes. Each participant will need to bring a clean pair of pants or shorts to repair in class (multiple if time allows).

Objectives

• Learn basic techniques to repair rips and holes in pants or shorts.
• Practice hands-on mending using personal garments brought to class.
• Build confidence applying simple sewing repairs independently.
• Gain practical skills to extend the life of everyday clothing.

Supplies

Sewing machine and basic tools provided for use in class. Students should bring garments for repair.

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Course Instructor

Maren Lyman is an award-winning costume designer and artisan with a BFA in Costume Design from Utah State University and an MFA in Costume Design from San Diego State University.

While at SDSU, Maren taught period costume movement and manners, costume sewing labs, and was an active member of the United States Institute of Theatre and Technology (USITT) and the Costume Society of America.

Her professional experience includes costume work at BYU, The La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre, Lamb’s Players, and PCPA Theatrefest. Locally, she has designed for Lyric Rep, USU Theatre, Music Theater West, Sky View High School, Green Canyon High School, Smithfield Youth Theatre, and Serendipity Dance Co.

Favorite designs include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Big River, Shear Madness, and Lysistrata.

In her free time, Maren enjoys costume history, reading, sewing, fishing, ballroom and tap dancing, and Disneyland. She is excited to be part of the BTECH family.