Hand Alterations

Course

In Chelsea

£ 40 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Chelsea

  • Class hours

    2h

  • Duration

    Flexible

Learn a range of useful hand alteration skills to apply to your own wardrobe. Suitable for: Beginners. No experience necessary.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Chelsea (London)
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Studio 6, Fairbank Studios, 75 - 81 Burnaby Street, SW10 0NS

Start date

On request

About this course

To keep your clothes in great condition and make your own minor repairs and alterations - all without a sewing machine and just the power of hand-stitching!

Beginner seamstresses who want to learn some new skills handy alterations and upcycling techniques and anyone who gave a jacket in to the dry cleaners to sew a button back on.

No experience necessary. Class suitable for beginners.

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Subjects

  • Dressmaking
  • Sewing
  • Fashion Textile

Teachers and trainers (1)

Arianna Cadwallader

Arianna Cadwallader

Founder

Following several years working in high end fashion glossy magazines, Arianna then spent time using her skills in the costume department of some well known films including Bridget Jones Diary 2 and Harry Potter. Having also completed a BA degree in Historical Costume Construction, Arianna now spends much of her time creating bespoke wedding dresses and headwear. She has an undeniable passion and love for costume, fashion and her craft.

Course programme

Course overview:

Extend the life of your wardrobe and save money by learning a range of really useful hand alteration techniques in this 2 hour evening session.

Areas we cover include:

  • sewing on a button
  • mending holes in knitwear and other fabrics
  • patching techniques
  • hemming
  • shortening and lengthening dresses/trousers/skirts
  • mending holes in pockets
  • changing elastic in waists and bags
  • changing fasteners and unpicking.

All equipment and materials are provided.

Hand Alterations

£ 40 VAT inc.