Join Our Upcycled Clothing Transformation Workshop

Your tutor, Melinda, is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing her creative, practical approach to upcycling old or unloved clothing into something completely new.

What You’ll Do

• Explore upcycling ideas — from resizing garments to transforming them into entirely different items
• Turn old textiles into new clothing using unwanted curtains, bedding or fabric you already own
• Alter garments for a better fit through simple sewing techniques
• Repurpose clothing creatively such as turning jeans into a skirt or a shirt into a bag
• Add decorative elements like applique or hand embroidery
• Bring your ideas to life using either the sewing machine or hand‑stitching

You Will Explore

• Practical upcycling methods for re-imagining garments
• Creative decision‑making based on the items participants bring
• Examples from Melinda’s own work to spark inspiration
• Sewing machine and hand‑sewing skills with tuition in both
• Sustainable making principles and how to reduce textile waste

This Workshop Is Perfect For

• Complete beginners – if adding decorative embellishments … resizing and altering clothing may be a little tricky with no sewing experience
• People with a little sewing experience
• Anyone who loves creative reuse and sustainable making
• Those who enjoy experimenting with textiles and design

Melinda will guide you through each step, offering friendly support and practical demonstrations throughout the afternoon.

What’s Included

• Expert tuition from an experienced upcycler
• Use of sewing machines and hand‑stitching tools
• Basic materials for applique and embellishment
• Examples and inspiration pieces
• Refreshments throughout the session

You’ll leave with a beautifully reimagined garment or accessory, created from something you already own … plus the confidence to continue upcycling at home.

What to Bring

• Reading glasses if needed
• The item of clothing / material you’d like to repurpose!
• Your sewing machine … if you have one … we have some that you can use if you don’t have one.
• Any ideas, sketches or inspiration
• Your lunch, or money to buy food locally

Most importantly, bring your curiosity and enjoy the process.

Workshop Details

• Time: 1pm – 4pm … This is a 3‑hour workshop, with a little flexibility at the end for anyone who has final questions or needs a touch more guidance.
• Arrival: From 12:30pm for a warm welcome and a cuppa
• Group size: Limited to 8 people for a friendly, supportive atmosphere

Cost

£30 + 71p card fee This includes all the materials needed to upcycle your garment and refreshments during the afternoon.

A Relaxed & Supportive Creative Space

This workshop is all about creativity rather than perfection. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, follow your ideas and enjoy the process of making. We want you to leave feeling inspired, relaxed and proud of what you’ve created.

To help us support you fully, please complete your booking form with any preferences or needs. This might include:

• Your favourite milk for refreshments
• Any additional support requirements
• Allergies we should be aware of (e.g., nuts, perfumes)