Alteration Basics - Class / Workshop - 2026

This class covers the basics of alterations from how to sew on a button, teaching you the theory of how to shorten or lengthen a trouser or skirt hem along with free motion darning on your sewing machine so you can fix holes in your clothes and give them a longer life. Please bring a garment that you would like advice on. 

When -  Contact us for a date and we will organise one to suit you and the teacher (Mon to Fri) 

Time - 6 til 7.30 pm

Where - Cloth of Gold, 126 High Street, SN4 7AU

Who is this workshop for?

· Anyone who isn't confident in doing basic alterations to their clothes 

· Suitable for absolute beginners.

· Please bring your machine and manual and different machine feet if you have them so we can teach you free motion darning

· How to sew on a button including a couple of technique and considering design 

· Tools and tips of how to shorten and lengthen a trouser or skirt hem 

· How to take your body measurement and why that is important before you start touching your garment

· How to do free motion darning on your sewing machine 

· Troubleshooting and how to stay friends with your machine and make let mistakes when altering your garment

· Q and A

FAQs

Will I need to own a machine? - No we have ones available to use but as each model is different we would rather you bring your own to get the best lesson possible

Parking? - after 6pm there is no time limit on the side of the road so parking will be free 

What is supplied? - 1 100m thread, a button and enough fabric to complete the exercises, plus worksheets to scribble down helpful notes.

What is available to be borrowed during the class? - we have a basic sewing kit that each person can use each session so that there is no waiting or sharing 

What do I need to bring? - Your sewing machine, manual and power cable, bits and bobs box or toolbox/bag that came with your machine, pen and notebook, all your questions and a charged phone / camera device and your garment you would like advice on how to alter it 

· Please arrive before 6pm if possible so we can make full use of the time we have

· Workshop size is 3 / 4 people

· Tea making and water facilities are available

· Cloth of Gold is wheelchair accessible by a ramp

 Should you need to cancel (including if you have Covid)

• Full refund if more than 10 days notice given.
• 50% refund if more than 7 days notice given (if place is filled then full refund)
• If less than 48 hours no refund given (if place is filled then full refund)