Alterations & Visible Mending Workshop in Kingsbridge

Have a pile of clothes waiting to be fixed, altered, or given a new lease of life? This hands-on evening workshop will teach you the skills to do just that — and to wear the results with pride.

Whether you're a complete beginner or someone who wants to brush up on their sewing confidence, Rachael Williams will guide you through practical alterations and the beautiful art of visible mending: the practice of repairing clothes in a way that celebrates, rather than hides, the repair.

Come along, pick up a needle, and discover how satisfying it is to make something last.

Dates & Times
🗓️ Thursday 11th June 2026, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
🗓️Thursday 8th October 2026, 6:30pm – 9:00pm

📍Venue: Stitchwork Studios, Kingsbridge

What to bring:
Please come along with a garment or two that you'd like to mend or alter — the more personal the project, the more you'll get out of the evening! All sewing materials and equipment will be provided.

Refreshments will be provided.

Tickets
We offer a sliding scale of pricing so everyone can join in:
🌿 £10 — Low income / unwaged households
🌿 £15 — General admission

⚠️ Only 4 spaces available per workshop — book early to avoid disappointment!

About Rachael Williams:
Rachael Williams is a qualified teacher, seamstress, and the founder of Stitchwork Studios in Kingsbridge — a welcoming space where people can slow down, reconnect, and learn sewing skills to repair and reshape their own clothes.
After years of making, repurposing and altering clothes and home furnishings, Rachael felt a strong pull to pass on these valuable, often-forgotten skills in a way that builds confidence and supports more sustainable living. Inspired by generations of makers in her family, her mission is to help people of all ages discover the joy, creativity, and connection that comes from making with their hands.

This workshop is part of the Share Shed Skillshare programme, run by the charity Network of Wellbeing and supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

📸 Photos will be taken at this event for social media and newsletter. Please let us know if you'd prefer not to be photographed.