Rewoven: Upcycle a Shirt

You know that pile of shirts at the back of someone's wardrobe? The ones that are perfectly good but nobody's wearing? This workshop is for those.

Ali will guide you through the possibilities — what a shirt can become when you stop thinking of it as a shirt. We'll have a selection of men's shirts ready to work with, or bring one of your own if it's been quietly judging you from a hanger or the fabric to use pile.

This is an exploratory session rather than a follow-the-pattern one. You'll experiment, make decisions, and leave with something genuinely transformed — and a much better idea of what you can do with fabric you already own.

With a maximum of eight of us in the room, there's plenty of time to think through your ideas with Ali and actually make them happen.

No experience necessary. Curiosity required. This is a whole day workshop so please bring along a packed lunch, tea and coffee are supplied

About your workshop leader:

Ali is a designer and multidisciplinary maker with a love of colour, pattern and print, who is happiest when she’s creating. She’s passionate about sharing her enthusiasm for sewing, dressmaking and textile design whether through inspiring conversations, relaxed and friendly workshops, or connecting with others over beautiful fabrics.

Ali has supported creatives in a wide range of settings, nurturing confidence and encouraging personal growth through hands-on making, curiosity and thoughtful guidance. She studied Textile Design at Loughborough College of Art and has worked across printed textile design, interior design, visual merchandising and education.