Clone a Garment @ Our Crafty Place

The Workshop

Your tutor, Melinda, is looking forward to meeting you and says: “We all have a favourite garment that we love to wear, which fits us perfectly. but we have worn it so much it really needs replacing but it is no longer available.

This workshop will show you how to look at a garment, panel by panel, to break down its construction and make a pattern from it. It will also show you how you can adapt the design to your requirements for example, you might want to change the neckline or alter the sleeve length.

You will learn about different types of fabrics and how they are more suited to different garments along with some of the tools which are used in this process.

You will need to bring a garment with you which you would like to learn how to clone. It will need to be a fairly simple top/dress or skirt in a woven fabric (not stretchy/t-shirt fabric). It is possible to clone various types of garments but to learn the process it is best to stick to something more straight forward.

I will have several different garments which I can demonstrate the techniques on too.

During this session you will learn the process of how to make a pattern from an existing garment, hopefully creating the pattern itself in the workshop. You will not need to bring fabric with you as we will not be making the actual garment. You may wish to bring some samples of fabric to discuss the suitability of them for your project.”

What to bring?

Anticipation to enjoy the whole experience!

Specific to this workshop:

• Please remember the garment you need to clone! Check and double check you have it in your bag! [Ed. this is me reminding myself not to leave it by the door!]
• Some samples of fabric you would like to think about using.
• Reading glasses if you need them.

What skills are needed?

No experience is necessary. You will be using scissors, pencils and pattern paper.

What are the timings?

This is a relaxed afternoon running from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

Our purple front door will be open from 1pm so we can welcome you in, you can get to meet Melinda and your fellow crafters and grab a cuppa before you start.

How many places are available?

To ensure the quality of your personal experience, the group size is limited to 12.

What is the cost?

£35 + 79p card fee. This includes all the equipment needed to clone your garment, drinks and home-made biscuits during the afternoon (excluding lunch).