Introduction to Essential Cloning Skills with Claire-Louise Hardie - Workshop
Saturday 21st September 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Claire-Louise Hardie's brand new book, 'Clone your clothes: pattern making and sewing techniques to recreate your best loved clothes' teaches you how to clone your wardrobe favourites into custom patterns.
Join Claire-Louise Hardie for a hands-on mini workshop where you'll learn the basics of cloning your own clothes. In this practical 90-minute session, you will have the opportunity to put these skills into practice by cloning a mini t-shirt.
"Imagine never having to buy another pattern again because you have a selection of bespoke patterns in just YOUR size and style!" Claire-Louise
Workshop Highlights:
- Learn essential cloning skills
- Hands-on practice with a mini t-shirt
- Discover techniques to recreate your favourite wardrobe pieces
✨Included in the price of the workshop✨ is a signed copy of Claire-Louise's new book, 'Clone Your Clothes.'
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from an expert and take home the skills to revolutionise your wardrobe!
Saturday 21st September 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Claire-Louise Hardie's brand new book, 'Clone your clothes: pattern making and sewing techniques to recreate your best loved clothes' teaches you how to clone your wardrobe favourites into custom patterns.
Join Claire-Louise Hardie for a hands-on mini workshop where you'll learn the basics of cloning your own clothes. In this practical 90-minute session, you will have the opportunity to put these skills into practice by cloning a mini t-shirt.
"Imagine never having to buy another pattern again because you have a selection of bespoke patterns in just YOUR size and style!" Claire-Louise
Workshop Highlights:
- Learn essential cloning skills
- Hands-on practice with a mini t-shirt
- Discover techniques to recreate your favourite wardrobe pieces
✨Included in the price of the workshop✨ is a signed copy of Claire-Louise's new book, 'Clone Your Clothes.'
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from an expert and take home the skills to revolutionise your wardrobe!
About this workshop
Claire-Louise Hardie, aka The Thrifty Stitcher is a respected UK sewing expert who is well positioned in the home sewing community. Originally trained as a costume designer, she has had an illustrious career working in all aspects of costume for theatre, film and television. Her diverse professional experience made her an ideal candidate for the role of Sewing Producer for TV’s The Great British Sewing Bee from 2012 to 2016. She authored the award-winning tie-in book, Fashion with Fabric.
In 2009 Claire-Louise began teaching home sewing as TheThrifty Stitcher, reigniting her own love of dressmaking. She is a pattern designer and a long-standing columnist for the UK magazine, Love Sewing. Claire-Louise gained a master’s degree in digital pattern technology from London College of Fashion in 2020 and is committed to being a lifelong learner.
She is also currently a part-time styling assistant on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Her favourite way to make clothes for herself is to clone an existing best-loved garment. Find out more about Claire-Louise here.
Further Information
- How to analyse a garment pre cloning
- 3 main methods of tracing
- How to establish the grainline of the garment
- How to trace a simple garment- this will be a small t shirt and you will trace the body for this exercise
- How to trace a sleeve- this will also be a small t shirt and will be a practical exercise
- How to finalize a pattern ie add seam allowances etc
For all dressmakers/levels
- All materials and tools required for the mini workshop
- A signed copy of Claire-Louise Hardie's book 'Clone your own clothes - Pattern making and sewing techniques to recreate your own clothes'
- 10% off full priced fabrics purchased on the day of your class
- Tea/coffee/biscuits
Just your lovely self!
Claire-Louise Hardie
Claire-Louise Hardie is a respected UK sewing expert who is well positioned in the home sewing community. Originally trained as a costume designer, she has had an illustrious career working in all aspects of costume for theatre, film and television. Her diverse professional experience made her an ideal candidate for the role of Sewing Producer for TV’s The Great British Sewing Bee from 2012 to 2016. She authored the award-winning tie-in book, Fashion with Fabric.
In 2009 Claire-Louise began teaching home sewing as The Thrifty Stitcher, reigniting her own love of dressmaking. She is a pattern designer and a long-standing columnist for the UK magazine, Love Sewing. Claire-Louise gained a master’s degree in digital pattern technology from London College of Fashion in 2020 and is committed to being a lifelong learner.
Claire-Louise’s focus is now on creating educational content, both written and video, around intermediate dressmaking. She is also currently a part-time styling assistant on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Her favourite way to make clothes for herself is to clone an existing best-loved garment.
Dates & Times
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1:00pm Fully Booked
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3:00pm Fully Booked
