{"product_id":"clothing-alterations-shortening-hemming-friday-am","title":"Clothing Alterations: Shortening \u0026 Hemming - Friday AM","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemming Workshop – Learn to Shorten Your Clothes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to confidently shorten and hem your own clothes in this calm, beginner-friendly workshop, spread across two sessions with a total of four hours of sewing time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is hemming?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemming simply means shortening the bottom of a garment and neatly finishing the edge — for example, taking up a pair of jeans that are too long or shortening a skirt to your preferred length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you’ll cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to safely use our sewing machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to measure and mark the correct hem length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to prepare your garment before hemming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemming jeans and trousers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemming skirts and dresses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemming T-shirts and other stretch garments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent hemming techniques and when to use them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to achieve a neat, durable finish you can recreate at home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho it’s for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is suitable for complete beginners, and no previous sewing experience is required. We’ll give you a quick introduction to our sewing machines at the beginning of the session so you can confidently use them for your hems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve never used a sewing machine before and would like a more in-depth introduction to threading, winding a bobbin, machine settings and basic sewing techniques, we also recommend booking our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onasew.co.uk\/collections\/2-hour-introduction-to-sewing-workshops\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntro to Sewing Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease bring along several garments ( up to 4) you’d like to shorten or hem, such as jeans, trousers, skirts, dresses or T-shirts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can help you measure and mark the correct hem length in the studio. However, if you’re able to decide on your finished length and measure or pin your garments at home before the workshop, you’ll have more time to work on your hems during the session and may be able to complete more items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many garments you complete will depend on the type of garments you bring and the hemming techniques required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll sewing machines, tools and threads will be provided on the day, so you only need to bring the clothes you’d like to work on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn A Sew – 290 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1HT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations, refunds \u0026amp; exchanges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease read our Cancellation, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onasew.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund \u0026amp; Exchange Policy\u003c\/a\u003e before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Friday 13th \u0026 20th November \/ 10.00-12.00","offer_id":60041770533248,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday 27th November \u0026 4th December \/ 10.00-12.00","offer_id":60043139252608,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/4842\/3481\/files\/Sundaysewing_A4_-2.jpg?v=1791207136","url":"https:\/\/onasew.co.uk\/products\/clothing-alterations-shortening-hemming-friday-am","provider":"On A Sew CIC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}