Alterations and Open Studio

Do you have clothing you love but never wear because something just doesn’t feel right? In this 4-hour workshop, we’ll gather, brainstorm, and collaborate on ways to alter and refresh each other’s garments. You’ll receive detailed instructions on how to implement these changes, turning your unworn pieces into wardrobe favorites. Take this class multiple times to completely transform your closet!

What You’ll Learn:

• Brainstorming and problem-solving garment alterations with fellow students
• Step-by-step instructions on how to modify and alter your clothes
• Mending techniques to repair and restore worn or damaged clothing

Bring 3-6 garments that need attention, whether it’s for alterations or repairs. This is also a great space for students attending Open Studio—bring any sewing project you’re working on, use the studio and its equipment, and receive guidance from instructors as needed.

This is an unstructured workshop where your garments and projects dictate the flow of the class.

Skill Level: Basic sewing skills required
Duration: 4 Hours
Materials Needed: 3-6 garments for alteration/mending, additional fabric or thread as needed. Fabric and personal patterns if you are attending OPEN STUDIO

Join us and give your wardrobe a second life, while learning valuable sewing and mending skills!

Please see our FAQ page for general studio Q&A’s. By signing up for this workshop, you are agreeing to our Booking and Cancellation Policy.

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Marie-Aimée
even better than I expected!

I had a wonderful time during this workshop - Lissa is a wonderful teacher, even as she 'teaches' 5 different people 5 different things! I came out with some finished stuff - a couple of projects I had half done, and some that I did from start to finish - and a lot more knowledge and confidence to take home with me!

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Sonaiya
so worth it and I'm looking forward to the next one

I took the alterations workshop and it was surprisingly really relaxing and therapeutic. It's so nice to work on things alongside a group of friendly people all working on their own separate projects. Lissa was very patient and helpful, offering tips and assistance for everyone's separate and wide-ranging issues. I commuted across town and it was so worth it and I'm looking forward to the next one

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Hilah
Super helpful and educational

Great class. I learned how to do several alteration and mending techniques (all of which I feel confident to do on my own now) and came away from the class with three articles of clothing I can wear again! Lissa is not only a good teacher, she also has a good eye for fashion and fit so was able to make suggestions I wouldn't have thought of. I would recommend this class to any level sewist.

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Jo
Supportive and empowering environment!

I just finished taking the alterations class, and had such a great time! The space is lovely, its great to have access to all the equipment in a clean, open, spacious environment, as opposed to my home clutter. Lissa is a fabulous teacher, she's patient, non-judgmental (critical for a class involving women, clothes, and potential body image issues), SO knowledgeable, and fun to be with! I achieved more than I expected, and enjoyed that I get to alter my own clothes to achieve what I want from them.

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Ashlee Brooke Gonzales
Perfect class for the impatient, wannabe clothes designer

I love fashion. But executing the absolute perfect look requires the absolute perfect fit. Queue Lissa and her amazing patience and craftsmanship to teach someone like me (accident-prone, 2 left hands) how to not only sew in ONE class (intro to sewing), but also how to take my pieces to the next level with this alterations class. I brought in 3 pieces of beloved clothing items that were just collecting dust in my closet due to poor fit or one other issue that was just a little off. Two jumpsuits and a pair of bongo pants… after alterations class I was able to get feedback and guidance to turn 2 of my pieces into items I now NEVER take off and finally deem my third item donation-ready (I really needed this confirmed by a professional lol!)
Now I’m looking at my closet in a whole new light. I cannot wait to return to this class and to finally be ready to get my own machine. THANK YOU LISSA!! Best instructor ever <3