Fashion DIY courses in the UK

Whether you want to learn how to make a hat or how to sew a dress, here are some fun fashion workshops near you

By Penny TraversPublished: 12 August 2014

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How to customise clothes course

Give your tired old clothes a new lease of life with this customising course, whether it's turning a dress into a handbag or customising jeans with lace. You'll need to have some sewing experience for this.

Details: 8 week evening course, £145
Where: Sew in Brighton, Brighton

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How to make a fascinator course

Headgear, Costume accessory, Fashion accessory, Costume hat, Tooth, Sun hat, Laugh, Fedora, Costume, Bonnet,

Be sure to stand out at the next wedding wearing a unique fascinator. During the 3-hour Fabulous Fascinators course you will learn to make a basic fascinator while munching on cakes, biscuits and tea. Perfect.

Details: 3-hour course, £39
Where: The Making Boutique, Haverhill, Suffolk

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How to make a handbag course

Bag, Style, Luggage and bags, Pattern, Musical instrument accessory, Everyday carry, Shoulder bag, Baggage, Strap, Wallet,

This 2-day beginner's course will teach you to create a professionally finished bag to carry all your essentials.

Details: 2-day course, £404
Where: Prescott & Mackay, London

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How to make a dress course

Textile, Employment, Job, Linens, Stationery, Electrical supply, Fashion design, Pattern, Clothes hanger, Writing desk,

If you're looking to keep busy this Summer, then this dressmaking Summer school may be for you. You can learn to make a zipped skirt, sleeveless top and a shift dress in just 4 days, or for one evening a week over 6 weeks. Now that's what we call efficient.

Details: 6-week evening course, £260, or 4-day Summer school, £320
Where: Ray Stitch Dressmaking, London

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How to make jewellery course

Metal, Still life photography, Close-up, Bangle, Silver, Macro photography, Collection, Body jewelry, Bracelet,

Design and create a simple silver ring or bangle during this 1-day jewellery-making course, for a gift with a difference.

Details: 1-day course, £105
Where: Flux ’n’ Flame jewellery course, Blandform Forum, Dorset

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