Copy Your Favourite Clothes
4.9(24 reviews)
Take your sewing skills to the next level by learning how to draft a pattern from an existing garment
Crofton Park Community Library, Brockley
In-person
3hrs – 15hrs
£65
4.9(24)
What happens at this event?
We all have that item of clothing. It could be the one that gets you compliments every time you wear it, or the one that makes you feel effortlessly like yourself. It may even be the comfiest item in your wardrobe!
In this class, you’ll create a paper pattern based on an existing garment to stitch up in multiple colours or with different materials. Through this, you’ll get to grips with some basic skills to then apply to other items in your closet. The possibilities are endless!
We won’t be doing any sewing in this class. If…
FAQ's
No, this class is designed to show you how to draft patterns from your existing clothes without damaging the garment. If you'd like help sewing the garment then we recommend our Sewing Surgery.
Yes, we have everything that you will need to copy your favorite item. You just need to bring in the garments.
No, all our classes are in person in our studio in part of Crofton Park Library, SE4 2AG.
We like to keep our classes small so that everyone has enough teacher time. We generally have a maximum of 8. If there are more people wanting to join the class then we will have 2 teachers to make sure everyone still has enough teacher time.
We recommend bringing 3-4 options for the garment that you would like to copy. Our experienced teachers will help you select the right item depending on your sewing ability. Stretch items or more structured woven garments are a good starting point for copying. Flimsy, silk or chiffon fabrics can be trickier to work with.
It all depends on your level and the complexity of the garments selected. We work 1-2-1 so some students may leave with one completed pattern while others may manage to finish more.
Latest Reviews
4.9(24 reviews)
Nuala - 28 August 2026
Really enjoyed pattern making session. Never understood how much work goes into copying a pattern. Jaime made it all feel doable. Thank you
Penelope - 1 April 2025
I really enjoyed the Copy Your Own Clothes workshop. The ratio of teachers to students meant there was always help and advice readily available. I’m quite new to all this but found it all easy to follow.
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