{"product_id":"clone-your-clothes-create-a-pattern-from-a-favourite-garment","title":"Clone Your Clothes – Create a Pattern from a Favourite Garment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you have a favourite dress, skirt, top or pair of trousers that you’d love to recreate? Perhaps the fit is just right, you love the shape, or you simply wish you had another one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClone Your Clothes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e workshop will show you how to use an existing garment to create your own paper pattern – without taking the original garment apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by experienced sewing teacher \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmma Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this friendly one-day workshop will guide you through the process step by step, with plenty of individual help and advice throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Will I Be Making?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll learn how to study the shape and construction of an existing garment and translate it into your own paper pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll then use your new pattern to make a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etoile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a test version of your garment – allowing you to check the shape and fit and make any necessary adjustments before using your chosen fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aim is to leave the workshop with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyour own paper pattern and toile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ready to recreate your garment at home in your chosen fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you won’t have the step-by-step instructions that would normally accompany a commercial sewing pattern, Emma will also talk you through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow your particular garment is constructed and the order in which it should be sewn together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We recommend making notes as you go so that you have everything you need to refer back to when making your finished garment at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternatively, if you’d like some further support when making your final garment, you can book onto one of Emma’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring Your Own Project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sessions and continue with her guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the workshop, Emma will guide you through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Examining your garment and understanding its construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Identifying the individual pattern pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Accurately transferring the shape and important details onto paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Understanding seam allowances, grainlines and essential pattern markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Creating and refining your paper pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Making a toile from your new pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Checking the shape and fit and making any necessary adjustments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Refining your pattern ready to make your finished garment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Understanding the correct order of construction for your garment, ready to recreate it at home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a Garment to Bring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend bringing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo or three favourite garments that you would love to recreate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A dress, skirt, simple top or pair of trousers could all be suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe garments you bring must be made from woven, non-stretch fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This workshop is specifically designed for creating patterns for woven garments and is not suitable for cloning garments made from jersey, knitted or stretch fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmma will help you choose the best option to work with on the day. Some garments have more complex construction or design details than may initially be apparent, so bringing a couple of options gives you the best chance of completing both your pattern and toile during the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd don’t worry – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethere’s no need to take your original garment apart!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It will remain completely intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Date \u0026amp; Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThursday 22nd October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.30am – 4.30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere will be a lunch break of approximately 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’re welcome to bring a packed lunch and use the fridge in the Sewing Studio, or pop out for something to eat. Ashby has plenty of cafés and bakeries within easy walking distance, including a café directly opposite the shop in Rushtons Yard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea, coffee and biscuits will be available throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Need to Bring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo or three garments made from woven, non-stretch fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that you would love to recreate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A sewing kit: scissors, pins or clips, hand-sewing needles, fabric marking tool, seam ripper etc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Notebook and pen – particularly useful for making notes about the construction of your garment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fabric suitable for making your toile, if you would like to bring your own\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Water bottle (optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Packed lunch, if required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will need fabric to make your toile. You’re welcome to bring suitable fabric from home, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalico can be purchased from The Fabric Boutique on the day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re unsure how much you’ll need, please don’t worry – we can help you work this out once you have chosen the garment you’ll be recreating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkshop attendees receive 10% off shop purchases over £25 made on the day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs This Workshop Suitable for Me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is for people with some sewing and dressmaking experience. You should be confident using a sewing machine and have a basic understanding of garment construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable for complete beginners to sewing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are just beginning your sewing journey, our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Beginner – Learn How to Use a Sewing Machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to Dressmaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e workshops would be a better place to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue \u0026amp; Studio Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Sewing Studio is equipped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanome 5060QDC sewing machines, Janome overlockers, ironing stations and Oliso irons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshops are kept small, with just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–6 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, to ensure plenty of individual attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sewing Studio is located within:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fabric Boutique\u003cbr\u003e 5 Rushtons Yard\u003cbr\u003e Ashby de la Zouch\u003cbr\u003e LE65 1AL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the studio is accessed via a flight of stairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a toilet and handwashing sink within the studio, as well as a small fridge for packed lunches and cold drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRushtons Yard car park is adjacent to the shop but has a maximum stay of 3 hours and charges apply. For a full-day workshop, we recommend the long-stay car park on South Street, which is a short walk away. Charges also apply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease arrive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 minutes before the workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so that we can begin promptly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooking Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-booking is essential as places are limited. Full payment is required to secure your place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gift cards can be used towards workshop fees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A minimum of 3 participants is required for the workshop to run\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Workshops are for adults aged 18+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe completely understand that sometimes plans change and unexpected things happen. However, as a small independent business, considerable time and preparation goes into organising our workshops. Places are limited, tutors are booked in advance and costs are committed based on the number attending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, we have the following cancellation policy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cancellations made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 days or more before the workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can receive a full refund or transfer to another available workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cancellations made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eless than 14 days before the workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot be refunded or transferred. At this stage, costs have already been committed and it can be very difficult to fill a place at short notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• If The Fabric Boutique needs to cancel due to insufficient numbers or unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere a refund is due, we will process it promptly. 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