Workshops
Creative alterations
Revamp the unused items in your closet to make the most of what you already have! In this two-part workshop, you’ll learn techniques to creatively alter garments in your wardrobe or apply them to your favourite vintage finds.
For the first class, you’ll bring 4-5 items of clothing. We’ll work through what can done to them and how, then you’ll begin the process of unpicking, cutting and restyling. By the end of the session, your first garment will be pinned and ready to sew.
In the second class, you’ll sew up and finish your garment then start on a second to sew at home. By the end of this session you’ll feel confident about applying the techniques to other garments in your wardrobe and to future purchases.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a beginner’s workshop. You should already know how to wind a bobbin, thread a machine and sew a straight seam before coming to class, and ideally have a few projects under your belt. (If you haven’t sewn recently, please sign up for one of our Intro to Sewing Machine workshops to get started: Cafe Apron, Cushion Cover or Tote Bags).
- Level: Intermediate
- Course length: Two 3-hour sessions
Materials needed
Please bring the following supplies to class in order to complete your project:
Four to five garments that you wish to change. For example, these could be items that currently don’t fit or suit, vintage finds that needs modernising or garments that you wish to customise.
- Session 1: Tuesday 10 August, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Session 2: Tuesday 17 August, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Teacher: Nin Castle
- Fee: £55.00
- Location: Venue 2
- Availability: 2 places left
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- Session 1: Wednesday 22 September, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Session 2: Wednesday 29 September, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Teacher: Nin Castle
- Fee: £55.00
- Location: Venue 2
- Availability: 8 places left
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Additional information
Nin Castle is the founder of goodone, an award winning, sustainable fashion design company that produces innovative, one-off clothing made from hand picked, locally sourced, recycled fabrics. Her interest in ethical fashion began during her second year at university and she created her final fourth year collection entirely from organic and recycled fabrics.
Since then, Nin’s passion for reusing and recycling clothing has continued to grow. ‘Whether it’s a vintage dress or woolly jumper, each of us has clothing we won’t throw away but never wear,’ she explains. ‘With a little creativity and guidance it’s easy to breathe new life into these forgotten gems, whilst also saving money, being kind to the planet, and of course creating clothes that fit to perfection.’
