Wren and Mabel
Alterations Workshop
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Workshop Duration: 3 hours
Time: 1:45-4:45pm
Level: For confident machine users only
Price: €70
No sewing machines are provided, you must bring your own sewing machine to attend this workshop.
Alterations & Restyling Workshop
This workshop is ideal for anyone who has completed an Introduction to Your Sewing Machine class or already knows how to use their machine confidently. Please note: this workshop is not suitable for complete beginners.
You’ll learn a range of useful techniques for fitting, mending, and restyling garments. We’ll begin the session with a focus on hemming and repairing tears, followed by practical guidance on repurposing old clothes into new, wearable pieces — all with a focus on zero-waste wardrobe practices.
🧷 What You’ll Learn:
- How to hem garments and mend tears
- Techniques for altering fit
- Tips for creatively upcycling and restyling clothing
- A sustainable approach to fashion and personal style
What You Need to Bring:
- Your sewing machine with all the attachments
- Some garments you would like to alter or mend
- Scissors and thread to match you alteration garment
