Let's Sew with Abakhan!

Learn how to recreate your favourite garments with ease in our Copy Your Clothes Class! This class is perfect for sewists of all skill levels who want to replicate well-loved or perfectly fitting pieces from their wardrobe. Discover the techniques to make patterns from existing clothes and sew new versions in fabrics of your choice.

What You’ll Learn:

Pattern Making Basics: Introduction to pattern making and the tools you’ll need.

Garment Analysis: How to deconstruct the design elements of your favourite clothes.

Tracing Techniques: Methods for accurately tracing existing garments to create pattern pieces without damaging the original item.

Adjusting and Refining Patterns: How to make adjustments to the traced pattern for a better fit or style changes.

Fabric Selection: Tips for choosing suitable fabrics to recreate your garment.

Cutting and Sewing: Techniques for cutting your fabric and assembling your new garment with professional finishes.

Why Attend:

This class offers a hands-on, practical approach to pattern making and garment construction. By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills to replicate and modify your favourite pieces, extending your wardrobe creatively and economically. Join us and learn to clone your cherished garments, giving them a new life with fresh fabrics and your personal touch!

For you first go please do not bring a complicated item but something with not too many pieces, e.g. a T-shirt with sleeves or a pair of simple trousers.

Skill level : Basic sewing machine skills required

What to bring:

Garment you wish to copy (simple garment e.g. t-shirt or trousers with few pieces)

1 or 2 metres of dressmaking paper (this can be purchased on the day from the shop)

Pencil

Pen

Janome sewing machines will be provided on the day along with a hot drink. You will also receive a 10% discount card to use in-store.

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Tutor : Sheila Jones

I am passionate about sewing and crafting.

I have been involved with sewing and dressmaking for all of my working life and nothing gives me greater pleasure than passing on my knowledge to people who want to learn to sew. I enjoy sewing, dressmaking, all types of craft and especially machine embroidery.

I have been working at the abakhan store in Shrewsbury since it opened its doors in 2018.

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