Alterations Workshop - refashion, restyle, wear again

Description

Join Claire at Stitching Kitchen for a four-hour session of learning to alter and refashion your least worn garments to bring them back to life.

Claire is passionate about supporting sustainable fashion & clothing. She believes that we should alter, repair & improve our existing wardrobe items (as well as buying second hand & vintage) instead of purchasing ‘throw away clothing’. This, in turn helps us create & re-invent one off garments that are unique just for us as individuals.

If you have items in your wardrobe that no longer suit your style or lifestyle, or if you'd like to learn how to professionally shorten, take in, or let out garments, join Claire for a half day of alterations. You'll have the opportunity to work at your own pace, gaining hands-on guidance from Claire.

What you will learn/achieve

What's included

Tuition: full instruction and support in a small class (maximum of 6).

Use of Pfaff machines and sewing kit in Stitching Kitchen's fully equipped studio.

Tea and cake.

What to bring

Bring along a selection of items in your wardrobe that no longer suit your style or lifestyle, or that don't fit.

You don't need to bring anything else! You will use Pfaff machines in Stitching KItchen's fully equipped studio.

Stitching Kitchen has a full range of haberdashery items available for purchase if you need additional items on the day.

Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs.   

About your tutor

Claire is a couture designer, seamstress and stylist with over 28 years of experience in the fashion industry.  She has a degree in Design & Technology from London College of Fashion (2008). Claire is passionate about sustainable fashion and advocates for altering, repairing, and enhancing wardrobe staples, as well as embracing second-hand and vintage clothing, instead of contributing to the fast-fashion cycle.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.