Upcycling or BYO Project: Half Day Sewing Workshop

Learn how to upcycle your clothes or get support with a project in this regular drop-in sewing class in Edinburgh.



4 hours Class size 3 to 6 guests       £60 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Ready to tackle that pile of clothes that aren't quite right or need a repair? Or maybe you have a sewing project that has been sitting staring at you for months that you want a bit of support with. Perhaps you'd just like some some like minded company as you craft away! Whatever it is, you are extremely welcome, each drop-in class will be different, depending on what you and others in the group bring to work on! This class is a friendly, relaxed environment in which you'll be supported with your chosen project but also have the chance to pick up hints and tricks from what others are working on too.
Join us for one or more sessions and make use of our professional sewing studio with all of the equipment and tools you might need including large cutting table, domestic sewing and overlocking machines, irons, industrial sewing machine and a huge variety of sewing tools.
Please note: this venue is accessed by stairs and has no lift.
What you'll get
Use of the studio space and equipment.
Expert help and support with your project.
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Knowledge required
Suitable for complete beginners and those returning to sewing who need a refresher.
If you've never used a sewing machine before, or would like a refresher, please add the option to arrive 30 minutes earlier for an introduction to using the machines!
What to bring
  • Any upcycling, repair or alterations you'd like to work on (recommended 2 or 3 smaller projects for the 4h workshop or 1 longer project)
  • Any sewing projects you're working on that you'd like some extra support with
Add-on available for this class
  • Sewing machine induction (+30 mins before class) (£5)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Location

Out Of The Blue Abbeymount Studios, 2 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5AN, Scotland

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!
2026-09-11 15:00:00
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