I have been wanting to learn visible mending for a long time, so I am very pleased that I get to learn it from Dora. She is an amazing teacher with inspiring visions towards sustainability. I went home feeling delighted from the workshop's warm energy and proud of my new skill!
Nicole Defranc
Dora is a very friendly and kind teacher! She made sure everyone was well attended during the practice and she encourages you in a sweet way! I enjoyed the visible mending, beautiful and crafty designs!
Georgia Carns
Another amazing workshop by Dora <3
Wang Xiao Miao
This was my first embroidery workshop. As a total beginner, I loved it!
I was worried it would be hard, but it’s beginner-friendly. Dora is patient and always ready to help.
I enjoyed stitching and finished my first piece. It was so rewarding.
Highly recommend! Thank you, Dora.
Bing Hu
I really love this Halloween-themed embroidery. When I'm focused on the needle, time just flies by. After finishing it, I felt such a sense of accomplishment—I never thought I could create something so cute myself! I want to thank my teacher Dora for her guidance. She's very gentle and incredibly patient, and I think she's a wonderful mentor.
Qianyu Luo
Today I attended a workshop event—it was really fun and I was very happy. Dora was especially patient; whenever I didn’t know how to do something, she would demonstrate it again and again. She’s really a great teacher! I tried embroidering a little Halloween ghost for the first time, and I also used a pumpkin to cover a stain on my husband’s shirt....
+ moreToday I attended a workshop event—it was really fun and I was very happy. Dora was especially patient; whenever I didn’t know how to do something, she would demonstrate it again and again. She’s really a great teacher! I tried embroidering a little Halloween ghost for the first time, and I also used a pumpkin to cover a stain on my husband’s shirt. My child loved it and asked me to find a picture to embroider a mouse, so now it’s a one-of-a-kind piece of clothing. What a delightful activity!
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Yu Nancy
Dora is wonderful and she is patient to answer my questions during the class.
I am fresh new on embroidery skills but after the class I can complete the Halloween pumpkim ghost and really enjoyed the whole process - mind and hands work together.
Really enjoyed the class!
Yunan Xie
Very fun class! Dora is a very patient instructor. I sewed this cute little ghost on my Trader Joe’s halloween tote
Keira Howe
Jumped right into the content and the class moved at a good pace as a beginner.
Chenyang Lyu
Loved it, it’s absolutely so much fun! Dora was such a patient, encouraging teacher, and I came away with a lavender sprig on my shirt that I’m genuinely proud of.
Chen Shan
The whole event was such a pleasant surprise. It was my first time joining an online handicraft workshop. I was worried I might not keep up at first, but the teacher was incredibly patient! I really enjoyed exchanging ideas with all the participants during the workshop.
C Tang
This is an awesome class for a beginner/someone like me who has just been embroidering and winging it! Dora has really bright, warm energy and clearly walks through each technique, explaining its purpose and potential uses.
It’s helpful that she has a two-camera view so you can see her and a close up of the stitches as she’s making them. I also a...
+ moreThis is an awesome class for a beginner/someone like me who has just been embroidering and winging it! Dora has really bright, warm energy and clearly walks through each technique, explaining its purpose and potential uses.
It’s helpful that she has a two-camera view so you can see her and a close up of the stitches as she’s making them. I also appreciate that you get right to working with your hands and it’s a pace that allows everyone to move through each step together.
The part I struggle with on my own is how to properly start and finish without being afraid of the threads unraveling and she demonstrated a technique for the embroidery to survive washing.
After an hour, you come away with a finished piece of embroidery, two colors used, a handful of stitches and techniques to continue on your own projects! Thank you Dora!
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Megan Lighty
Dora’s instruction was straightforward and at the perfect pace for me to follow! I enjoyed her sharing her embroidery tips that will be helpful for me as I continue :)
Dani Newkirk
Dora is such a great teacher. She's so patient and her instructions are really clear. Her creativity is contagious!
Joanna Jot
I took part in a sashiko workshop with teacher Dora and loved every minute of it. Dora is incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the stitching techniques but also about the history and cultural roots of sashiko, which made the whole experience feel richer and more meaningful. She explained each step clearly and patiently, from choosing the right ...
+ moreI took part in a sashiko workshop with teacher Dora and loved every minute of it. Dora is incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the stitching techniques but also about the history and cultural roots of sashiko, which made the whole experience feel richer and more meaningful. She explained each step clearly and patiently, from choosing the right thread and needle to marking patterns and execution. I left the workshop with a finished piece I'm proud of :)
I'd highly recommend Dora's workshops to anyone curious about sashiko, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills.
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