Introduction to garment repairs & alterations (machine sewing)

Schedule

Sun Nov 24 2024 at 11:00 am to 05:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

FABRICATIONS | London, EN

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Learn some practical techniques and creative ways to repair and alter your clothes using a sewing machine.
About this Event

This class focuses on practical and creative ways to repair and alter your clothes using a sewing machine. It has been developed for those fairly new to using a sewing machine and is a good foundation class before working directly on your own clothing, which takes place in afternoon part 'Refresh your Wardrobe'.

Basic sewing skills advised. If you have never used a sewing machine before, we recommend attending our 'Beginners Sewing 1' - introduction to using a sewing machine class.

The morning class will consist of a series of hands on sewing techniques and demonstrations by Barley, giving you the basic practical understanding in how to tackle simple sewing alterations, repairs and 'upcycling' on all kinds of clothing. There will also be a collection of transformed garments to inspire and inform.

The session is taught by 'Fabrications' Barley Massey who will share a variety of techniques, tips and tricks she picked up during her 15 years of working freelance in wardrobe for Film and TV and through her own textile upcycling practise of over 25 years.


On completion of the class participants will confidently be able to:

- Prepare a garment for modifying from trying on, measuring, pinning and best approach for sewing

- Understand how to take seams in or out

- Know how to lift or extend a hem.

- Apply darts, pleats, gathering and elasticating to reduce volume and shape to your body

- How to create 'extra volume' if a garment is too tight or not fitting correctly

- Look at old clothes in a whole new way!

All materials provided, and use of 'Brother' sewing machines, scissors etc.


Class Size: Max. 6 students

T ime: 11am - 5:30pm (Please arrive promptly)

Please Bring: Items of clothing to work on in the afternoon session. Students usually complete 1 - 3 items. All other materials provided, and use of 'Brother' sewing machines, scissors etc.

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

There is no food or drink allowed in the studio, You are welcome to bring a sealed water bottle but please ensure all 'take outs' are consumed before arriving. For full day classes there is a scheduled lunch break.

Please let us know know if you are unable to attend or are running late by calling Fabrications on 020 7275 8043

Full Booking Terms & Conditions: HERE

For more information about Fabrications and our classes, please visit our Website


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FABRICATIONS, 7 Broadway Market, London, United Kingdom

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