Indigo + Stitch:
Create Your Own
ONE-OF-A-KIND
DENIM JACKET
October 4–5, 2025 | Peterborough, NH | Empowered Threads Studio
Fall in New England. Crisp air. Fiery foliage.
You. Wrapped in community. Hands deep in indigo dye.
Laughter, conversation, and the rhythmic peace of hand stitching.
This is not just a workshop. It’s a weekend of beauty, creativity, and connection.
What we’ll do
Over two magical days, you’ll transform a denim jacket into a wearable work of art.
DAY ONE: Indigo Under the Autumn Sky
We’ll take our dye vats outside—under tents or in the open air—where the scent of autumn mixes with the deep, earthy smell of indigo. You’ll explore shibori, a traditional Japanese dye-resist technique that uses folding, stitching, binding, and clamping to create mesmerizing patterns in shades of deep blue and white.
You’ll experiment on small squares of high-quality organic cotton, trying out clay resist, layered over-dyeing, and multiple vat dips to see how the blues deepen.
Each participant will dye one large square of fabric. Once dried, we’ll cut these into smaller pieces to exchange with each other—so your final jacket will carry pieces dyed by every woman in the room. A collaborative patchwork of this moment in time.
DAY TWO: STITCH, PIECE and CREATE Your Jacket
We’ll move indoors (or stay outside if the day is gorgeous) to piece your dyed fabrics into a stunning back panel for your denim jacket.
You’ll learn introductory visible mending/hand stitching techniques, plus simple machine quilting to join your pieces. Then, we’ll attach your creation to your jacket—whether it’s one you bring from home or one you’ve made yourself in Adria’s Siena Maker’s Jacket class the week before.
why this weekend is special
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when a small group of people comes together with a shared purpose. With just eight students and three teachers, this weekend will feel intimate, focused, and deeply personal—every voice heard, every hand supported. You don’t need any prior dyeing or stitching experience; we’ll meet you exactly where you are, guiding you through each step. Along the way, you’ll be part of a rare creative exchange, where every jacket carries not only your own vision but pieces made by everyone in the room—a wearable reminder of the connection and artistry shared here. Woven through it all are somatic practices and moments of reflection to help you trust your instincts and take bold creative risks. And with autumn in New England as our backdrop—crisp air, golden light, and fiery leaves—it’s the perfect season to gather, create, and express yourself fully.
Meet your teachers
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Denise Degidio
Denise is a fiber artist, maker, and instructor from the Midwest who has been studying and working with fiber for over 30 years. Visible mending, weaving, natural dying, and clothing redesign are at the forefront of her fiber practice.
Denise holds degrees in fiber and botany and has spent decades striving to listen, learn, and be a good steward of our planet and is motivated towards a sustainable practice not only in her work but also in her daily life.
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ADRIA OSGOOD
Adria is a lifelong student of the fiber arts. She is a graduate of the Applies Arts Program from the Fiber Craft Studio and has spent over a decade teaching Handwork in Waldorf Schools.
She has also been making her own clothing for the last decade and now runs and operates Empowered Threads Studio where she teaches individuals to make their own clothing and hopes to challenge the cultural messages of consumerism and body shame so prevalent in the fast fashion industry.
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STASIA SAVASUK
Stasia is a style activist and somatic coach + educator who has worked with women for over a decade. A TEDx speaker and creator of Style School, she has guided thousands of women back to their bodies, voices, and personal style through a blend of nervous system awareness, personal expression, and wardrobe curation.
Her work challenges cultural messages of unworthiness and shame, helping women feel at home in their bodies and congruent in their lives.
Investment
This autumn in New Hampshire, join us as we gather in the spirit of an ancient tradition—women coming together to create, connect, and celebrate. Through the healing power of creativity, connection, and togetherness, you’ll make something that is both uniquely yours and part of a greater whole. Exactly what this season calls for.
Price: $300
What’s Included:
All the good stuff. Every material, tool, and supply you’ll need—organic cotton squares, rich indigo dye, stitching supplies, and quilting tools—so you can dive right into creating without a single “I forgot my…” moment.
Expert guidance. Three skilled teachers offering group instruction, demonstrations, and one-on-one support to keep you inspired and confident from first dip to final stitch.
Creative confidence coaching. Somatic practices and individualized encouragement from Stasia to quiet the doubt and keep your creative courage flowing.
Nourishment. Endless coffee, tea and snacks to keep your hands busy and your body nourished.
A piece of the whole. Dyed fabric squares from every participant—so your finished jacket carries the artistry and spirit of the entire group.
*Jean Jacket NOT included. You must bring your own.
The flow of the weekend
Investment
You’ll leave with a jacket that’s truly one-of-a-kind, infused with the energy of the group and the confidence to keep creating. Space is limited to eight participants—secure your spot now.
Price: $300
Important Note:
Shibori is a traditional technique that is part of the rich textile history and culture of Japan. While Denise, Adria, and Stasia share a deep love and respect for Japanese culture and tradition, we are not Japanese. We strive to honor traditional techniques, while also feeling humbled by the depth and devotion that lives in the history and culture of traditional Japanese textile arts.