Collected Item: “Kasia Jamrozik”
Name
Kasia Jamrozik (Upstitch Studio)
Pronouns
she / her
Website
https://upstitch.studio
Social Media link
https://www.instagram.com/upstitch.studio/ & https://www.facebook.com/upstitch.studio/
Type of work
Hand mending
Overview
(In)visible, Modern & Old, Creative Hand & Machine Mending, Restorations, Fiber Art, Sustainable Fashion Alterations & Sewing
City, region and/ or country
Helsinki, Finland
Details
Modern and old school mending & restoration techniques (also sewing & alterations) delivered with high end finishing.
Some of the techniques I work with and teach on my classes are: darning (Classic, Pattern Surface, Swiss, Scotch, Chain, & Blanket Stitch and variations), needle felting, patching (all appliqué techniques, hemmed, inset and many other patches, patchiko, invisible patching using piece from same garment, etc), sewing and embroidery stitches used for mending purposes (Sashiko, Binding, Functional, Decorative etc) as well as all strengthening and restorative stitches.
Some of the techniques I work with and teach on my classes are: darning (Classic, Pattern Surface, Swiss, Scotch, Chain, & Blanket Stitch and variations), needle felting, patching (all appliqué techniques, hemmed, inset and many other patches, patchiko, invisible patching using piece from same garment, etc), sewing and embroidery stitches used for mending purposes (Sashiko, Binding, Functional, Decorative etc) as well as all strengthening and restorative stitches.
Bio
Finland based, Polish Fiber Artist, Mender & Seamstress passionate about restorations, repairs, mending and sustainability. I own little Upstitch Studio, where I not only mend, sew and alter garments, but I also teach art of mending on stationary courses. Soon I'll offer courses online!
Accept commissions?
yes
Teach?
Yes