Make your own upcycled dungarees (In person workshop at the Hera Vintage studios)
Who is this class for?
As part of the sustainable fashion workshops at Hera Vintage, the Upcycled Dungaree class is ideal for beginners who want to try their hand at creating their first sewing project
It is also for more experienced sewers who would like to learn more about sustainable fashion and the art of upcycling through using fabrics that have had a previous life.
What will I learn?
You will learn how to upcycle a textile of your choice into a fantastic pair of dungarees
· How to find your way around a sewing machine
· How to make the most of using upcycled fabrics and creating styling features
· How to repair / make the most of damaged fabric
· How to cut out a basic pattern
· How to construct and finish a garment to a professional standard
What will I take away from the day?
You will take away your very own upcycled dungarees
A set of written instructions & pattern so you can re-create similar pieces at home
A better understanding of sustainable fashion, repair and upcycling that you can take forward to future creative endeavors.
How much experience do I already need?
This class is for beginners - intermediate seamstresses, You may not have made anything on your own before but you have had some experience on a domestic sewing machine. I am on hand to help and guide throughout the day so no need to be nervous!!
What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring some gorgeous fabric that you would like to save from landfill. What can this be I hear you ask? It can be anything, a pair of 60’s curtains, embroidered table linen’s from your Nans attic… even a bed sheet, its all welcome here!! Do not worry if it is marked or is damaged in anyway, we like a challenge and those are the textiles we most like to save.
If you would like me to source your textiles please get in touch, this can be arranged at an additional cost.
Time; 7 hours including a 30 min lunch break. (10 am-5.00pm)
Once booked onto the workshop an email outlining the day will follow.
The workshop will take place at Hera Vintage studio in Whaley Bridge , Derbyshire, SK237JH.
Hera Vintage is a working refashion studio which has been featured in Mollie Makes , Reclaim Magazine and Sheerluxe.
The workshop will be hosted by Louise , founder and director of Hera Vintage. Louise has a 1st class Honours Degree in Fashion Design, BTEC National Diploma in Surface Pattern Design and 25 years of experience as a Designer and Buyer for brands including Laura Ashley, House of Fraser, Evans, Peacocks and Matalan amongst others.