U. M. A. Up Cycling, Mending and Alterations Class

The class where you learn to retro fit, fix and alter your clothes to fit your body. Student are asked to bring a variety of garments that require help. This a flexable course of study intended to help individuals meet their own wardrobe issues authentically.

 Students should have a working knowledge of their sewing machine. This is a machine based class although some hand sewing may be required.

U is for Up Cycling where we cut up your clothing and make it into something new.

M is for Mending when a repair is required of the textile or weave. We will cover invisble and visible mending. seam, hem and Zipper repairs, etc

A is for Alteration how to alter the fit of pre-made garment. changing the length, taking in and or letting out.