Sewing Class: Garment Alteration

Master useful sewing skills for tailoring clothes in London.



2 hours Class size 1 on 1    

  £65 - £130 (£65 for Student; £78 for Adult; £115 for 2 Students; £130 for 2 Adults)
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If you ever struggle to find the perfect fit with your clothes, why not learn how to tailor them yourself. Whether it's trousers that are too long or you want to repurpose old clothes into stylish new attire, this sewing class is a great place to start and learn.
Guided by a talented and friendly bespoke tailor, you will get hands-on experience with garment alteration techniques. From learning how to assess your garment with a tailor's eye, to fitting to your proportions and unpicking retailers stitches, and sewing it back together again. You'll be picking up many useful tips and tricks.
This sewing workshop is one-on-one, so you get complete attention from your teacher as you work on your project and learn new skills. If you book as 2 people please bring a similar item to alter and with similar needs for alteration. Your teacher Claire will provide all the equipment you need and will adapt the class based on your abilities. With 6+ years experience teaching sewing skills and 15+ years experience in sewing, garment construction and alterations, Claire is well equipped to take you on your sewing journey.
There is plenty of room for questions but we do recommend you have some sewing knowledge before joining this class. It's a must-do in London for all the sewing enthusiasts out there who want to hone their skills.
By the end of this workshop, you will have already fixed one garment you bought with you, and have all the knowledge you need to keep fixing more.
Please note:
Depending on the garment and alteration we may only finish 1 half during the class. Please get in touch prior to booking if you'd like to go through any questions.
The best transport links are Canning Town station and the D3 bus stop Leamouth/ Orchard Place.

Upcoming dates for Sewing Class: Garment Alteration

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 1:22pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

75 upcoming dates between 9 Oct 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.

  • Fri 9 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Fri 9 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
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  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
What you'll get
  • Cloth scissors.
  • Unpicker.
  • Pins.
  • Chalk.
  • Paper.
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Knowledge required
Intermediate sewing skills.
What to bring
A garment that needs altering
A notebook and pen
Location

Leamouth

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  • 5/5 from Denise Bissell, attended Mar 2026: I wanted to shorten a long, wide hemmed, slippery fabric dress as I’d only worked with cotton before. Claire’s instruction was clear with a great balance of demonstration and instruction for me to do it myself. Claire shared her expertise and tips freely and was kind and patient. I am a bit of a slowcoach but I never once felt hurried or on the clock. The studio is a quiet haven with everything you need to get lost in a project. Thank you Claire. The dress is the perfect length and now I feel confident to have a go myself in future.
  • 5/5 from Corin Camenisch, attended Nov 2025: Claire was great, very knowledgable and patient. Loved the outcome and my pants fit me perfectly now.
  • 5/5 from Catharina Gress-Wright, attended Sep 2025: Claire was a very good teacher! She was patient and systematic in how she taught me to put darts my shirt. Because it was a 1-1 class, it could be adjusted to my interests (which was darts and taking in shirts). If this is your first alteration project, bring a piece you’re ok with practicing on and fabric is manageable—no vintage silk! I brought a cotton blouse and it was perfect. I now feel able to do this myself. Thank you, Claire!
  • 5/5 from Lindsey Bladen, attended Apr 2025: I really enjoyed and learnt so much from Claire at the garment alteration class today. With Claire's expertise, the dress now fits perfectly, and I have guidelines to alter a second garment. Claire is super smart and very friendly. I highly recommend this class. Off to buy a sewing machine now!
  • 5/5 from Emma Schuring, attended Mar 2025: Loved Claire’s class! She was so helpful and instructive but also let me try things myself so I’d actually build confidence applying the skills she was teaching me. The one-on-one format works really well so you have all the space to focus on your own learning and have time to ask questions specific to your project or garment. Would highly recommend and would love to come back!
  • 5/5 from Dilly Bellingham, attended Apr 2024: Can I give Claire more than 5*? The class was perfect for me. Not only did we reshape a top that I've been trying and failing to alter myself, the hands-on learning means I now know how to tackle other garments at the back of the wardrobe or that I find in charity shops. Being a 1-to-1 lesson, we were able to focus on my interests and Claire happily shared her expertise including planning, measuring and recording, using a conventional sewing machine versus an overlocker and sourcing sustainable fabrics. The personal touch meant it was definitely value for money. Also, due to personal circumstances, we had to reschedule twice and Claire communicated really well and was very supportive. My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner!
  • 5/5 from Arabella McLeod, attended Mar 2024: I really enjoyed my class with Claire. She is friendly and patient and I got a lot out of the class!
  • 5/5 from Emma Jenkins, attended Mar 2024: I learnt soooo much in only 2 hours. Amazing sewing lesson, I'll deffo rebook!
  • 5/5 from Sophie Jensen, attended Oct 2023: Great 1 to 1 teaching, amazing opportunity to learn some new skills with someone with so much experience.
  • 5/5 from Mary Moyalan, attended Jun 2023: Claire was an excellent and patient teacher. The class itself was incredibly useful and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an introduction to garment alterations.
  • 5/5 from Olivia Willis, attended Apr 2023: Great personal experience. Got to learn how to fix my own garments. Friendly teacher and relaxed space.
  • 5/5 from Izzy Roberts, attended Mar 2023: Great one-to-one class. We worked on an item I'd brought and I learnt the basic principles of alterations.
  • 5/5 from James Moudie, attended Oct 2022: Claire was very patient (even though I'm a complete beginner) and guided me all the way during the session. She even took extra time to make sure that the most complicated part was done before I leave. Highly recommend
Your teacher

The Ethical Tailor
The Ethical Tailor

4.9 (225)
female Women-owned

My name is Claire and I am The Ethical Tailor. I am the founder of Moxie Craft sewing skills and Couchman Bespoke an ethical tailors based in Canning Town. I grew up in Harlow, Essex with a creative mother and an entrepreneur father. After gaining a BA(Hons) degree in clothing design and tailoring from Brighton University, I ventured into the world and set up my company to combat the inequalities of the fashion industry I had been subject to.
By creating zero waste through pattern cutting, natural dyeing and sourcing the most sustainable cloth and haberdashery we aim to have very little negative impact on the planet and local people.
Now with 20 years of retail knowledge and 18 years of tailoring experience and 6 years of teaching behind me, I feel confident in my ability to produce clothing that is timeless. Clothing construction is a great passion of mine that sits juxtaposed with a strong interest in the environmental impact of the clothing and textile industry. I aim to be a contributing factor in helping to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry whilst educating people about the issue through my workshops and trading fairly within the supply chain.
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