Bring in a thrifted piece and breathe new life into clothes you’ve grown out of, sworn you are going to repair one day, and/or that just need some extra love to make them fit.

As part of our BYOM (bring your own materials) workshop series, all guests are required to bring 1-3 garments to reimagine and repurpose across four customization stations –

• Alteration station – Altering for better fit, form, or function by tapering, hemming, and/or making smaller or bigger

• Repair station – Patching holes, and darn rips to ensure wearability once again

• Embellishment station – Customizing garments with applique, embroidery, trim, beadwork, and other aesthetic details

• Freestyle station – Disassembling garments and reconstructing them into a new and/or altered garment

Due to this workshop’s freeform structure, participants are encouraged to focus on 1-3 garments across the 3-hour session to ensure progress. This workshop’s outcome is determined by your creativity, ability, and ambition.

Details:

• 3-hour workshop

  • Saturday, July 26, 11 am - 2 pm

• Materials Provided: Fabrics, embroidery threads, a variety of trims, and beads will be provided. You are encouraged to bring anything specific with you.

• Skill Level: Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced

• Capacity: Limited to 12 people per workshop

• Address: Topstitch Production Studio

  • 1717 19th Street Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95811

Instructor(s):

• Samuel Rose: Topstitch co-founder | Creator of b:SR apparel brand | Master sewer of 18+ years