At Yesterday Store, we try to salvage and repurpose clothing items that would otherwise end up in landfill. To do that, we take inspiration from the traditional Japanese technique of Boro to breathe new life into old garments.

Boro is practical and doesn’t require perfection. At its core, it’s simply about making things functional and usable again. Patch after patch, the process is incredibly satisfying - and we often find the end result looks even better than the original garment.

We get questions about our mending all the time, and we’d love to share what we know with the Yesterday community. We are keeping our class numbers quite small to ensure everyone gets plenty of hands-on help, so get in early to avoid disappointment.

Workshop Details

• Date: Tuesday 7th July

• Time: 6pm - 8pm (2-hour workshop)

• Where: Yesterday Store, 167 Katoomba St, Katoomba

• What to bring: A mending project or two to work on during the session.

What You’ll Learn

Absolutely no prior sewing or mending experience is necessary - this is a welcoming space for complete beginners. Alternatively, if you are already an experienced sewer or mender, this is a great chance to explore a whole new technique and philosophy.

Our aim is to equip you with the skills to keep mending long after the workshop ends. We will cover:

• Basic whip stitch and running stitch techniques.

• Tips and tricks on different ways to patch and put a piece together.

• Our thought process behind material selection and composition.

Tickets & Materials

Included in the workshop is a Boro Mending Kit (valued at $45), containing everything you need to get started.

Already have a kit? If you’ve previously purchased a mending kit from us, feel free to bring it along instead. Use the discount code 'alreadymending' at checkout to get a discount off your workshop ticket.

We will also provide complimentary tea to keep us warm while we stitch.

About Your Tutor: Rosie

Rosie is the owner of Yesterday Store. She mends almost daily and has a particular love for Boro because it embraces imperfection - it’s about making a piece functional, and doing it your own way adds character. Deeply passionate about salvaging clothing and reducing waste, Rosie also brings a background in learning and development program design, having previously worked as a workshop coordinator in a corporate environment and for a not-for-profit food co-op.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• 7 days or more before the workshop: Full refund or transfer to a future date.

• Within 7 days of the workshop: Tickets are non-refundable as materials have been prepared and spots are limited. However, your ticket is fully transferable! If you can't make it, you are welcome to send a friend or family member in your place. Just let us know their name before the event. Get in touch with us at hello@shopyesterdaystore.com