Clothing Alterations & Repair Workshop
Give your favourite clothes a second life. In this practical clothing alterations class in Manchester you will learn to hem, take in and mend your own garments with a professional fashion designer, and save money at the tailor for years to come.
10% off when you book directly on our website. Read the course details below, then book your place at the end of the page.
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What you will learn
- Shortening trousers, skirts and dresses with a neat, even hem
- Taking in a garment at the side seams for a better fit
- Mending small tears, loose seams and holes
- Sewing buttons on securely and repairing simple fastenings
- Using a sewing machine confidently for alterations
- How to judge which alterations you can do at home and which need a tailor
How the session runs
Getting to know the sewing machine and the tools.
Hems: measuring, pinning and stitching a clean hem.
Taking in a seam for a better fit.
Quick repairs: buttons, loose seams and small tears.
Who it is for
Anyone with clothes that do not quite fit or need fixing. Complete beginners are very welcome.
Your tutor
A fashion designer and pattern maker working professionally since 1992, teaching students across the UK and the Arab world.
Recognised training
Run by Anna Stella London Ltd, an approved CPD provider (no. 786956) listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN 10101185).
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my own clothes?
Yes, and we encourage it. Bring one or two garments you would like to alter or repair and we will work on them together during the class.
Do I need my own sewing machine?
No. Every seat in our clothing alterations class in Manchester has a sewing machine and all the tools you need.
Is it suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. We start with the basics of the machine and you work at your own pace with one-to-one help.
Book your place
Ready to join? Pay securely by Stripe below. At checkout you choose your preferred session and add your phone number, and we confirm your exact date with you by WhatsApp within 24 hours.
10% off when you book directly on our website. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Book now · save 10%Secure payment by Stripe. Choose your preferred session at checkout and we will confirm your date by WhatsApp within 24 hours.
Visit the studio
Anna Stella Fashion Academy
200 Mauldeth Road, Manchester M19 1AJ
Questions before you book? Call or message us on +44 7555 243773.
More workshops
Pattern making, alterations, fashion design on iPad, private lessons and our draping course, all at the same studio.
