Description
Where: The Clay Factory, Redlake Trading Estate, Ivybridge PL21 0EZ (free parking)
(free parking)
When: Saturday 7/2/2026, 9.30pm-1.30pm – total 4h
Maximum class size: up to 8 people
Skill level: LEVEL 2 – BEGINNER (You’re comfortable sewing straight lines and curves, but haven’t yet explored presser feet or different techniques) To understand skill levels, please refer to this guide.
What you learn: how to shorten, take in and generally shape your clothing plus how to replace zipper or change waistband
Trousers/Skirt (please avoid thick materials like jeans or jersey items):
- How to shorten
- Take in waist/add elastic
- Replace zip
Shirt/Dress:
- How to take it in/let out (if there is enough material)
To bring: clothing listed to be altered, necessary extra fabric and notions (zip, matching thread, waist elastic etc)
Equipment: you can hire our sewing machines (at a small fee to cover maintenance costs) or bring your own (which is usually recommended as it is a good practice to get used to your own equipment).
Provided: Tea/coffee and biscuits to keep you going.
Some fabrics, threads, needles, interfacing, elastics and pattern paper can be purchased during your sessions.
NOTE: For any extra purchases, you can pay cash or by card on a day
