Personalise Your Clothes: Upcycled Embroidery Workshop

Customise your clothing to give some new life to your favourite threads


Yarn Industries
Yarn Industries
5.0 (1)

2.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       $60 (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Got a favourite top with a small hole? Jeans with a stubborn stain? Or just want to refresh your wardrobe? This upcycled embroidery workshop will show you how to breathe new life into your garments with creative, hand-stitched designs.
You’ll learn a selection of essential embroidery stitches and gain a basic understanding of tools and techniques. We’ll be using stick-and-stitch patterns that adhere to your fabric and dissolve in cool water once your stitching is complete.
This is a relaxed, hands-on session designed for beginners and curious creatives alike, with no prior experience needed. You’ll experiment, stitch, and explore your own style in a supportive environment. Hand embroidery is a slow process, so you may not finish your piece during the workshop, but you’ll leave with the tools, skills, and confidence to continue your embroidery journey at home.
By the end of the session, you’ll have started transforming your garment into something uniquely yours and gained the skills to keep stitching with confidence.
What you'll get
We’ll supply all the equipment you need, including:
  • Embroidery thread
  • Needle
  • Embroidery hoop
  • Your choice of pre-printed stick-and-stitch patterns (or draw your own)
Knowledge required
For all levels.
What to bring
Please bring an item of clothing or fabric you’d like to embroider and upcycle.
Keep in mind:
  • Avoid very thick materials (e.g. leather)
  • Avoid very thin or delicate fabrics (e.g. silk)
  • Avoid loosely woven knits
Medium-weight, stable fabrics like cotton or denim work well. Your item will need to get wet afterwards to wash away the stick-and-stitch pattern, so choose something that can handle this process.
Location

Artocracy - 435 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC

Really close to public transport. Tram 19 stops right outside the front of the store. Brunswick train station is also just a short walk away. With ample street parking just off Sydney Road.

Personalise Your Clothes: Upcycled Embroidery Workshop location
Your teacher

Yarn Industries
Yarn Industries

5.0 (1)
female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Emma, the hands (and heart) behind Yarn Industries, a hand embroidery studio based in Naarm/Melbourne. From my tiny 2m² studio, I create detailed, hand-stitched works inspired by Australia’s incredible native flora and Melbourne’s beautiful architecture. My work ranges from one-of-a-kind embroidered art hoops and accessories to beginner-friendly embroidery kits designed to make this timeless craft accessible to everyone.
My love for embroidery began with through my mum and nanna. They inspired the stitching life in me and first showed me how to thread a needle and bring fabric to life with colour and texture. That early connection sparked a lifelong passion for slow, mindful making and for keeping this traditional art form alive in the modern world.
Over the years, I’ve built Yarn Industries into a creative space where I can share that passion with others through workshops and embroidery kits. I love teaching because it allows people to reconnect with their creativity, learn something new, and find calm in the rhythmic process of stitching. There’s something really special about watching people slow down, switch off from daily noise, and feel proud of creating something entirely by hand.
My workshops are designed to be warm, relaxed, and inspiring. A place for craft lovers and budding stitchers to come together, learn, create, and share. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or rediscovering embroidery after years away, you’ll leave feeling confident, inspired, and eager to keep stitching.
Embroidery is a gentle reminder to take things one stitch at a time. A therapeutic, mindful activity that rewards patience and creativity in equal measure. I can’t wait to share that joy with you.
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