Saturday Workshops

Workshops at Milford Street Textile Mill are offered on an irregular basis to provide learning experiences in a variety of media. They last from three to six hours depending on subject matter.

Alterations / Visible Mending Workshop

In this workshop, participants will bring an article of clothing that they would like to mend or alter. The instructor will work with each person to address what steps and techniques are necessary to achieve the mending goal. This workshop will be offered periodically for those wishing to get advice on how to make a specific alteration and learn the appropriate steps.

All supplies provided. Participants are welcome to bring a project to work on.

October 18, 2025

Embroidery Workshop

Let's get together to embroider! Exploration of embroidery techniques and stitches.
Learn new stitches.

All supplies provided.

November 1, 2025

Create Your Own Hobby Horse

Join guest artist, Mila Sommers, at the Milford St. Textile Mill for a Hobby Horse Making Workshop.

All materials are provided.*

*Some sewing machine skills are necessary.

DATE TBD

Upcycle Creative Sewing Workshop

Make old clothes new by cutting, reassembling, embellishing. Bring a piece or two of clothing that you would like to alter into something new. Change the sleeves, add pockets or trade with another person in the class.

Materials, some thrifted items and all other supplies provided.

October 4, 2025

Pockets and Zippers Workshop

This workshop deconstructs two elements used in the construction of clothing, bags and many other sewn objects. Using white cotton, participants will make samples of multiple types of zipper construction including, lap, centered, jean / fly, invisible, and separating zippers. We will discuss application of the different types of zippers and the best sources for buying them.

In addition, we will look at the myriad ways to create pockets from the most basic patch pocket to complex welt pockets. Participants will leave the workshop with samples of pockets
and zippers

All supplies provided.


November 15, 2025