Make Your Own Upcycled Vest from a Quilt - Sewing Course

Design and sew your own upcycled vest from a quilt or blanket over this 4-week sewing course in Edinburgh.



4 x 2 hours

Class size 1 to 5 (public classes), 3 to 6
  £110 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

In this class, you'll use vintage and reclaimed materials to make a unique and cosy vest! You'll dive into the art of upcycling old fabrics to make something new while crafting a piece of wearable art that reflects your unique style. We will guide you through the entire process, from customising the pattern to cutting out your vest and adding finishing touches.
Choose from a selection of thrifted quilts that can be supplied for you as an optional extra or bring your own materials. If you'd like to choose from our selection of quilts, please tick the box at checkout when booking, or you can decide to add this on later. The current selection available is pictured in the last photo along with the video.
It's also possible to quilt your own fabric for this class, however sewing at home would be needed in order to complete the vest in the timeframe. Please factor in roughly 2.5h of sewing at home after both weeks 1 & 2 if you would like to patchwork & quilt your own fabric! You are welcome to use fabric offcuts from the studio for this.
What you'll get
  • Use of sewing tools and equipment to make your vest
  • A pattern prepared in your size ready to cut out on day 1
  • Thread, bias binding and any other trims you'd like to use
  • Full guidance with plenty of 1:1 time as you make your vest
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Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners, please add the sewing machine induction for the first lesson if you've never used a sewing machine before.
What to bring
Any fabrics you'd like to encorporate into your personal design
If you'd like to bring your own fabrics, please get in touch and I can advise on qualities needed
Add-ons available for this class
  • Sewing machine induction (+30 mins before class) (£5)
  • I'd like to keep a copy of the pattern (£8)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Abbeymount OOTB Studios, 2 Easter Road, EH7 5AN - 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. Abbeymount is an old Victorian building and the studio is accessed by stairs.

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

5.0 (153)
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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