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Tired of hunting for the perfect outfit or wishing you could duplicate your favourite clothes in different colours and fabrics? Our Clone Your Wardrobe workshop is here to help! Join us at Stitching Kitchen and learn how to create sewing patterns from garments you already love—without unpicking or damaging them.

In this hands-on, creative workshop, you’ll be guided through the process of making a pattern from a simple woven garment. Perfect for beginners and improvers alike, you’ll gain essential skills that will empower you to re-create and customise your wardrobe, piece by piece.

This one-day session will give you the confidence and know-how to start replicating your favourite styles at home.

What you will learn/achieve

How to trace and measure an existing garment without taking it apart.

Drafting a first pattern from your chosen item.

Sewing a Mock up or toile

Techniques for altering and adjusting patterns for a better fit.

Skills to continue making or refining your garment at home.

By the end of the day, you’ll leave with:

A hand-drafted pattern based on one of your own garments.

A toile (test garment) in sheeting fabric or similar.

The confidence to continue your pattern-making journey at home.

What’s included

Tuition: expert guidance from our experienced sewing tutor Claire in a small group.

Use of Pfaff and Janome sewing machines in Stitching Kitchen’s fully equipped studio.

Sheeting fabric for toiles and pattern-making materials.

Tea and cake throughout the day.

What to bring

1–2 simple woven garments you'd love to copy.

Optional: fabric of a similar weight if your garment is heavier than cotton sheeting.

A packed lunch

All other materials are provided—just bring your enthusiasm!

Please note: 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.

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Clone Your Wardrobe: Learn to Create Patterns from Existing Garments

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