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Art of Alteration

Learn how to alter and the best ways to alter a garment, step by step.
2 Students
Online
£40 pp
2hrs
Intermediate
Claire
What happens in this class?

Hello and welcome. My name is Claire and I own Couchman Bespoke an ethical tailoring company based in London, UK.

You have an item of clothing that fits badly, is not the style you want or has a non-repairable rip. We all have such items that were nice loved or that were brought but never worn, this is my sustainable answer to such an issue. I will show you how to alter this with a step-by-step guide of what to do and when.

I would recommend that you have another person around to help with the fitting…

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What you will learn
  • How to look at a garment with tailor eyes
  • The process of fitting a garment
  • The process of unpicking a garment
What you will need
  • Cloth scissors
  • Unpicker
  • Pins

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Private BookingFor groups of 1 to 2 guests
£40

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Age Requirement

16

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

Sharing Skills Stories

From sewing for the first time, cutting a pattern to making a garment from scratch. All that you require is ready for you to learn within a pleasant environment and with a patient tutor. Claire has 10+ years of design, making and retail experience since leaving Brighton University. Pick the class you would like to work within and speak with us about your abilities. You are welcome to bring along cloth you have at home; it is better to use cloth rather than to store it and miss out on the time spent wearing it. Otherwise we…

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