REfashion · Fit · Transform

Bring something you've found. Leave with something you'll want to wear.

Have you ever found a beautiful vintage or charity-shop garment that was almost right?

Perhaps the shape isn't quite right, it's too long, the proportions don't work, or you love the fabric and details but simply don't know what to do with it. 

In REfashion Your Clothes, you'll learn how to see the potential in second hand clothing and transform it into something that feels personal, wearable and uniquely yours.

This is a practical, one-day workshop where we'll look at the construction, fit, proportions and possibilities of your chosen garment before making thoughtful alterations, repairs and changes.

You'll learn how to:

• Assess a second hand garment for its potential

• Understand its construction

• Take measurements and assess fit

• Alter length and proportions

• Take garments in and reshape them

• Work with existing seams, darts and waistbands

• Make simple refashioning alterations & repairs

• Improve the silhouette and fit

• Make the most of beautiful vintage, second hand and thrifted finds

What to bring

Bring one vintage, charity-shop, Vinted or other second hand garment you'd like to transform.

You may also bring additional garments as backup.

Choose something that has potential but isn't quite right as it is — this is your opportunity to experiment and give it a new life.

Your sewing kit and sewing machine

The workshop is suitable for confident beginners to experienced dressmakers. Basic sewing knowledge is recommended.

You'll leave with

A newly altered or transformed garment, practical fitting and alteration skills, and a completely different way of looking at the clothes you find.

Create a little wardrobe magic by creating new clothes from old!

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

When: Saturday 7th November 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!