When your treasured clothes become too threadbare to wear, it can be difficult to replace them in this fast fashion society. But by learning how to copy your favourite garments, you will be able to make as many of them as you like in every colour or fabric that works for your unique sense of style.

My Copy Your Clothes workshop takes you through the entire process of making a pattern from your garment and the best bit is ~ you don’t have to take the original apart!

In this class you will learn how to:

·Identify the anatomy of your garment

·Copy each of these parts of your garment easily and accurately

·Add design elements and details such as pockets, pleats and gathers

·Add seam allowance and annotations on your pattern such as grainlines and notches

·Complete an accurate paper copy of your chosen garment

You will need ~

2 or 3 simple garments you would like to copy {You will focus on 1 but it's good to have spare!}

A 2h or sharp pencil

A ruler or patternmaster

Tape measure

Pins {preferably steel flathead pins

Cellotape or masking tape

Notebook and pen

Paper Scissors {Sharp ones!}

Where: Clifton Community Centre, 1 and 2 Stainsby Street, Saint Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6LA

When: Saturday 31st October 2026

Time: 11.30~5.30

Cost: £85  

Limited to 8 people per class

Come on a sewing adventure with me, Tara Deighton, professional seamstress, teacher & Youtuber with over 40 years’ experience in industry and the classroom! I’m going to share all my tips & tricks with you to help you create beautifully made, well fitted and stylish garments!