Make Do & Mend

📅 Wednesday August 5th, 6:00–8:30pm
📍 151 Northdown Road, Margate

About the Workshop

A practical sewing workshop designed to help you alter, repair and breathe new life into the clothes you already own.

Bring along 3–5 garments that need simple alterations or repairs, and I'll guide you through the techniques needed to complete them. Whether it's shortening a pair of trousers, taking in a top, or repairing a split seam, you'll learn skills you can use again and again.

🔹 Bring your own sewing machine (must be in good working order). If you don't have one, let me know—I can provide one for you.
🔹 All tools (scissors, rulers, etc.) will be provided for use during the workshop.
🔹 Thread and basic sewing supplies are included.

What You'll Learn

🧵 Simple hemming techniques
🪡 Basic alterations, including taking garments in
✨ Repairing split seams and everyday clothing repairs
👖 How to approach different fabrics and garments
💡 Tips and techniques to help you confidently repair your own clothes at home

Every workshop is tailored to the garments everyone brings, so you'll learn techniques that are directly relevant to real clothing. As each item takes a different amount of time, it's unlikely you'll complete every garment, so I recommend bringing a variety of alterations and repairs to work on throughout the day.

What to Bring

Bring 3–5 clean garments that need simple alterations or repairs.

Examples include:

• Trousers or jeans that need shortening
• Dresses or skirts that need hemming
• Tops that need taking in
• Split seams
• Small holes or loose stitching

Is This Workshop for You?

✔ You've completed one of my Beginner Sewing Course
✔ Or you're already confident using a sewing machine and can sew a straight seam
✔ You'd love to learn practical skills to alter and repair your own clothes