Alterations Workshop - refashion, restyle, wear again

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.

What you will learn/achieve

Alteration techniques, such as how to professionally shorten, take in, or let out garments

Skills and confidence to transform unworn items and breathe new life into your existing wardrobe

What's included

Tuition: full instruction and support in a small class

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

Tea and cake.

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.