Learn to Tailor Your Own Clothes!

Ever wished your clothes fit just right? Join our hands-on Machine Sewing Alterations Workshop Using a sewing machine, you'll learn practical techniques to tailor and repair your clothes with confidence. and learn how to make your wardrobe work for you!

🪡 What You’ll Learn:

• Shorten or fix hemlines on dresses, skirts, pants, and jeans

• Adjust clothing fit by taking in side seams or adding darts

• Replace or install zippers and closures (buttons, hooks, eyes, and more)

No experience? No problem! This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to save money, upcycle their wardrobe, or learn practical sewing skills.

Choose Your Session:

3-DAY PROGRAM

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• Sundays: April 6, April 13, April 27

• 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Plus, stay up to 30 extra minutes to work on your own pieces with help from an assistant)

1-DAY INTENSIVE

THE WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL, REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

• Sunday, May 4

• 10:00 am - 4:30 pm (Includes a 30-minute lunch break and up to 1 hour of extra work time with an assistant)

📍 Location: The Jamii Hub (264 The Esplanade)

💲 Cost: $150 (Includes all materials + a sewing machine to use during the workshop)

🧾 Bonus: Receive a $75 charitable receipt for tax purposes!

This is a fundraising project for Jamii's free arts programs! By purchasing a ticket, you'll not only learn how to make alterations with a sewing machine but also help us bring free arts programs to The Esplanade community and beyond!

Limited Spots – Only 10 Seats Per Program! This small group setting means plenty of personal guidance from our expert facilitator, Mariam Ahmad. With years of experience in garment construction and alterations, Mariam brings a patient and hands-on teaching style, making it easy for beginners to follow along.

Mariam is a skilled seamstress with years of experience in garment construction and alterations. She combines her Eastern heritage and ancestral textile traditions with modern techniques to create beautiful, nostalgic designs. Mariam’s patient, hands-on approach ensures you’ll get the best guidance throughout the workshop.

Just bring yourself! We’ll provide everything else. Plus, if you stay for the extra time, feel free to bring your own clothes to work on!

Secure your spot today and start transforming your wardrobe!

1-DAY INTENSIVE IS NOW FULL. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE REGISTER TO THE 3-DAY WORKSHOP OPTION THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW.