Make a Pattern from Your Favourite Clothes Workshop

Make a pattern from your favourite vintage or old garments in your wardrobe.



6 hours Location Abbeyhill Class size 3 to 6 guests   £110

Do you have an item of clothing at home that you love but have never found one like it again?
In this welcoming and supportive environment, you'll learn how to make your own pattern from a cherished garment—without having to take it apart! We'll cover different techniques for how to take a 3D garment and make a 2D pattern from it. We'll then look at checking it for accuracy, adding seam allowance and notches. Finally, we'll talk about the order of construction to help you sew your own versions at home, or you could join us on one of our garment-making courses to have some help along the way from one of our teachers!
Please note - we shouldn't copy any designs that have been recently in store, so please bring something old or vintage!
You are welcome to bring lunch, or there is a large choice of cafes on Easter Road, a 2-minute walk away. Tea, coffee, and sweet snacks will be provided. You will be welcome to stay in the studio for lunch and/or return to continue your patterns at any time.
In this workshop, we'll be mostly standing at the cutting table, with small parts of the first day seated for breaks. The studio is upstairs in an old Victorian building that unfortunately has no lift.
What you'll get
Paper and use of specialised tools needed to make your patterns
Knowledge required
Some experience using commercial patterns will be the perfect starting point for this class. When making your own patterns, they don't come with instructions, so this will help you have an idea of how to put them together at home.
What to bring
1 item of clothing that you would like to make a pattern from.
Stretchy items or garments cut on the bias can be cloned, it is just a bit more tricky to do so!
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum or Xmas gift.

Location

Abbeymount OOTB Studios - Out Of The Blue Abbeymount Studios, 2 Easter Road, Edinburgh

The Studio is well serviced by lots of bus routes: 1, 4, 5, 19, 26, 34, 35, 44, 45, 113, 124, X5, X6, X7. A small car park is available. Please note: Abbeymount is an old Victorian building and the studio is accessed by stairs.

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  • 5/5 from Anne Crone, attended Nov 2026: I learned how to make a pattern from an old favourite dress, modify the shape in places & then make a toile to check the fit. Gen was gentle & patient with us & made me feel more confident about the process. The atmosphere was relaxed & friendly, making it a very enjoyable experience
  • 5/5 from Lucy Harding, attended Nov 2026: Great class in a beautiful, welcoming space. Jen always makes projects feel achievable and fun! Learnt a lot and looking forward to putting it into practice in future projects. Thanks Jen!
Your teacher

Studio Nine Edinburgh (Jen Byrne & Friends)
Studio Nine Edinburgh (Jen Byrne & Friends)

5.0 (168)
female Women-owned

Studio Nine is Edinburgh's home for sewing, pattern, and creative workshops, right in the city center located in Abbeymount Studios in Abbeyhill!
Join the founder Jen along with a host of talented resident and guest teachers for everything from sewing to upcycling & alterations, garment making, creating your own pattern blocks, pattern hacking & much more! Our purpose-built workshop is bright, spacious, and fully equipped to support you in your sewing project from start to finish.
About Jen:
I am a sustainable fashion designer having studied in Ireland before coming to Scotland to do a Master's in Sustainable & Ethical Fashion. My work uses exclusively vintage and reclaimed materials in a bid to showcase the beauty of reuse. I really enjoy teaching people and sharing in the joy of creating, upcycling, and making unique pieces.
Join me and our other wonderful teachers in a group session or 1:1 to learn sewing, upcycling, pattern drafting, and more!

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