Make Your Own Upcycled Vest from a Quilt - Sewing Course

Design and sew your own upcycled vest from a quilt or blanket over this 3-week sewing course in Edinburgh.



4 x 2 hours

Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 3 to 6
  £120 (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. Jen will guide you through the entire process, from choosing the materials 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.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
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)
  • Please provide a quilt for me (£15)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Session repeats

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

Location

Abbeymount OOTB Studios, 2 Easter Road, EH7 5AN - Abbeymount Studios, 2 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5TZ

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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by Jen Byrne
by Jen Byrne

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female Women-owned

I am a sustainable fashion designer from Dublin, now based in Edinburgh. I studied Fashion Design in Ireland before coming to Scotland to do a Masters 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 in a group session or 1:1 to learn sewing, upcycling, pattern drafting and more!
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