Stitch and Sip with Mika Sembongi, hosted as part of London Craft Week 2025.

Bring your clothes in need of a little TLC, and let’s mend together. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, this workshop is a welcoming space to share tools and knowledge. Discover the joy of giving your garments a second chance and leave not just with mended clothes but with new skills and connections. All alongside a gin and tonic or a non-alcoholic substitute.

As a special touch, we’ll have William Morris patterned mending patches available to help you transform your worn pieces into one-of-a-kind creations.

After the workshop, you’re welcome to explore the exhibition until the Gallery closes at 9pm.

About Mika Sembongi

Born in Japan, Mika brings Manga influences to her hand printed designs and is highly skilled in the traditional mending technique, sashiko. Mika co-runs The Monday Mending Club, a monthly social sewing night at Big Penny Social, and holds monthly family sewing mornings at Leyton Green Studios, which aim to encourage families to enjoy mending clothing together as a weekend activity.