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Learn how to turn a favourite garment into a dressmaking pattern without taking it apart. This workshop is suitable for anyone who would like to recreate a well-loved item of clothing or better understand how garments are constructed.
Working from an existing garment, you will learn techniques for tracing pattern pieces, identifying construction details, and understanding how fabric choice influences the finished result.
-Creating pattern pieces from an existing garment
-Understanding seam allowances and finishing techniques
-Choosing suitable fabrics for different styles
By the end of the workshop, you will have the beginnings of a reusable pattern that can be used to recreate your favourite garment again and again.
Date= 1st of August 2026
Time= 10am-4pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj
Learn how to turn a favourite garment into a dressmaking pattern without taking it apart. This workshop is suitable for anyone who would like to recreate a well-loved item of clothing or better understand how garments are constructed.
Working from an existing garment, you will learn techniques for tracing pattern pieces, identifying construction details, and understanding how fabric choice influences the finished result.
-Creating pattern pieces from an existing garment
-Understanding seam allowances and finishing techniques
-Choosing suitable fabrics for different styles
By the end of the workshop, you will have the beginnings of a reusable pattern that can be used to recreate your favourite garment again and again.
Date= 1st of August 2026
Time= 10am-4pm
Location= Portwall House
Tutor= Eva Thyghoj