Make a Hussif Sewing Kit with Cheryl Lyall
Saturday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
5 September
Venue: Waiheke Resource Trust
Standard price $80/ CSC $72/ Youth (14-24) $40
Hussif Workshop: Stitch, Mend, and Make History:
Come connect with the roots of slow fashion in this historically inspired class. You'll learn about the fascinating origins of these 18th-century kits while designing and hand-sewing your own version. You'll get all the guidance and inspiration you need. Perfect for anyone wanting to embrace the practical, rewarding art of mending their own clothes!
Before fast fashion, people carefully mended what they wore and they kept their tools close at hand in a beautifully wrapped sewing roll called a hussif.
In the 1700s, no respectable person from sailors and soldiers to ladies of the house would be caught without a "hussif".
Come connect with the roots of slow fashion in this historically inspired class. You'll learn about the fascinating origins of these 18th-century kits while designing and hand-sewing your own version. You'll get all the guidance and inspiration you need. Perfect for anyone wanting to embrace the practical, rewarding art of mending their own clothes!
Cheryl Lyall
Cheryl comes from a long line of crafters and makers, learning to crochet and thread a needle before she could write. She began knitting at 17 and discovered the art of spinning and weaving at 19. Over the years, Cheryl has developed a diverse skill set, including knitting, spinning, sewing, crochet, eco-dyeing, slow stitching, and Sashiko.
As the convener of the Waiheke Spinners and Weavers and a member of Creative Fibre, Cheryl has shared her passion and expertise with others through teaching across New Zealand. With years of experience leading workshops and classes, she is dedicated to fostering creativity and supporting others in their crafting journeys.
Cheryl’s classes offer a welcoming environment for beginners and experienced crafters alike, drawing on her extensive knowledge of textile arts and her love of passing on skills.