Workshops
Survival sewing
Tired of paying a tailor for simple alterations and repairs? In this workshop you’ll learn basic hand-sewing skills (such as sewing on replacement buttons and clasps properly) to tackle simple repairs and take up hems and cuffs. All materials provided. Please bring one garment to fix or adjust during the workshop. No previous sewing experience required.
- Level: All levels
- Teacher: Kelly Shaw
- Course length: One 2-hour session
Materials needed
Please bring the following supplies to class in order to complete your project:
*One of your own garments to fix or adjust. Bring the shoes you’ll wear with the item, if applicable.
- Session 1: Wednesday 16 July, 6:30pm—8:30pm
- Fee: £35 (includes £5.00 materials fee)
- Availability: 3 places left
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- Session 1: Tuesday 2 September, 6:45pm—8:45pm
- Fee: £35 (includes £5.00 materials fee)
- Availability: 8 places left
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- Session 1: Saturday 13 September, 10:30am—12:30pm
- Fee: £35 (includes £5.00 materials fee)
- Availability: 8 places left
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- Session 1: Thursday 23 October, 6:30pm—8:30pm
- Fee: £35 (includes £5.00 materials fee)
- Availability: 8 places left
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- Session 1: Saturday 22 November, 10:30am—12:30pm
- Fee: £35 (includes £5.00 materials fee)
- Availability: 8 places left
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Additional information
Kelly Shaw recently graduated from Fashion School and is currently studying with the master tailors on Savile Row. ‘This very traditional and magical world is the ultimate place for hand-crafted clothes and has made me appreciate all things old and new,’ she says.
Kelly is hoping to go on to complete a masters in Fashion Design at The Royal College of Art. In the meantime she is working as a designer and alterations tailor. She also consults on design, pattern cutting and garment construction for private clients. She’s especially enjoying the recent resurgence of arts and crafts. ‘I love the imperfections that handmade items have. They feel like they already have a life and a story behind them,’ she says. ‘Perhaps I’m just an old romantic!’