Vintage Remaking & Upcycling Sewing Classes

Give new life to old garments in our Vintage Remaking and Alterations Sewing Classes in Brighton, Melbourne. These personalised classes are perfect if you love vintage clothing, upcycling, or want to remodel garments that no longer fit or suit your style.

Remake, Alter & Upcycle with Confidence

Do you buy vintage clothes that are almost right, but not quite? Love the fabric of an old garment and want to turn it into something completely new? In these classes, you’ll learn how to alter, reshape, and creatively remake garments into outfits that fit you beautifully.

Classes are relaxed, supportive, and tailored to your individual project.

What You’ll Learn

How to alter vintage garments for the correct fit
Upcycling techniques to create new outfits from old clothing
Creative methods to make garments unique and personal
Professional sewing and finishing techniques

Techniques Covered (As Required)

Introduction to sewing machines and equipment
Basic and advanced hand sewing stitches
Shortening and lengthening pants and skirts (plain and false hems)
Reshaping garments: taking in and letting out
Buttons, press studs, hooks and eyes
Interfacing: what to use, where and why
Seam finishes including French seams, Hong Kong seams, bias bound and overlocked seams
Neckline finishing
Zippers (all types)
Waistline finishes, cuffs and plackets
Introductory tailoring techniques