Katrina Rodabaugh Studios
Mending Matters
Hi, I’m Katrina. I’m an artist and author working between sustainability, craft, and design. Mostly, I mend things: Jeans, sweaters, our old farmhouse, and more. I write books and articles; teach craft classes online and in-person; and design limited-edition art projects for my shop. Welcome. Let’s mend things.
Studio
At the core, I’m a writer and the heart of my studio is my newsletter, Love Letters. I write about mending, making, gardening, mothering, and being a rural artist in this moment on earth. I send it a few times each month. No spam, just thoughtful notes for folks interested in textiles, handcrafts, and slow living. I’ve written for various magazines and websites but Love Letters is only available to subscribers.
If you join, you’ll glean:
Inspiration on textiles, handcrafting, and slow living in a very old farmhouse
Early access to new classes, events, and shop updates
Occasional behind-the-scenes from my barn studio, unruly gardens, and ongoing house renovations
Links to awesome books, exhibits, and other delights
Workshops
Dive deeper into textile repairs with my multi-week, online mending course including professionally filmed tutorials, individual feedback, and live sessions. (Typically offered in late winter, January- March.)
Visible Mending
Learn basic stitches, patches, and repairs for woven garments like jeans and beginner-friendly darning and weaving for knit fabrics like sweaters and hats.
On the Mend
Learn various craft and design techniques through rotating classes on plant dyes, slow fashion, sustainable home and gardening, improvisational stitching, upcycling and more.
Creative Practice
Move your big art dreams forward with my streamlined, 8-step system to increase support for your creative work without overhauling your busy life. (Typically offered around the spring equinox.)
Seasonal Workshops
Craft Books
I love books! I’ve written three—Make Thrift Mend (2021), Mending Matters (2018), and The Paper Playhouse (2015). If you prefer to learn through thoughtfully-edited how-to books, I’m glad you’re here. My mending books are available anywhere books are sold. I often have signed copies in my shop and might even have Mending Tool Kits, depending.
Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More
Explore visible mending as a creative and sustainable practice. This book offers step-by-step tutorials, projects, and stories to help you patch, stitch, and repair woven garments, like jeans and linen tops, with intention and beauty. Also in German.
Make Thrift Mend: Stitch, Patch, Darn, Plant-Dye & Love Your Wardrobe
A deeper dive into intentional wardrobe-building and sustainable style. Shares step-by-step projects to stitch, sew, embroider, alter, plant-dye, mend and darn your clothes so they last longer and express your individual style.
Shop
I offer a small collection of thoughtful goods for makers and menders. Often tiny-batches sewn right here in the Hudson Valley of NY made with so much love. I share craft kits, redesigned textiles, art prints, signed books, and more.
What Students Say…
-
"An amazing mending class for all levels in a supportive, self-paced environment with a like-minded community. Bursting with techniques, tutorials, inspiration, & opportunities to share that will take you far beyond the class as you launch on or expand upon your mending journey."
— Kathleen O.
-
"Yes!!! What a wonderful way to learn. So much positivity and support. I adore the term ‘mendfulness’, and have realized how therapeutic hand stitching can be. I’m excited to show off my perfectly imperfect mended clothing!"
— Beth L.
-
Don't hesitate to sign up for Katrina's courses. They are delightful, informative and provide a real sense of community out there for hand crafters and those who are curious and want to learn.
— Linda B.
Let’s Mend Things, Together.
Whether you’re here to repair textiles, find a mending book, or glean support for your long-term creative practice, I’d love to stay in touch. Start with my newsletter, Love Letters, then explore my books, join a classes or browse around the shop whenever you’re ready. Welcome. Let’s make things.
