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Improve your sewing skills and rework your trousers

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3 hours of discovery with Nadia

Deep dive into sewing

Your own upcycled trousers

The workshop in detail

  • 2h
  • 15 years min.
  • 1 to 5 participants
  • Up to 30 people for a privatization
  • In this workshop participants will join Nadia, a talented designer, to learn about sustainable fashion and upgrade their sewing skills. Previous sewing experience is necessary for this workshop.

    Nadia will introduce you to her brand and the values that drive her work in the fashion industry. You'll gain insights into sustainable practices and get acquainted with the essential tools.

    Explore Nadia's curated selection of dead stock fabrics and off-cuts, carefully chosen to offer a variety of textures, colours and patterns. These materials will be at your disposal as you reimagine and transform your chosen garment, giving it a new lease of life.

    With Nadia's guidance, you'll examine your garment, identify any defects or areas for improvement and design a unique and personalised piece of clothing. Learn to cut fabrics, incorporating both stretchy and non-stretchy materials to create a harmonious blend of textures.

    Throughout the workshop, Nadia will provide expert guidance, helping you bring your design to life and create a sustainable fashion statement.

    At the end of this inspiring journey, you'll leave with newfound skills in reworking and upcycling garments, enabling you to extend the lifespan of your clothes and reduce waste.

    Workshop location

    The workshop is easily accessible by public transport.

    This place is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

    Additional information

    Languages of the workshop

    English
    Español

    Practical information

    Participants need to bring their own trousers to rework. 

    Wecandoo - Meet Nadia at TLZ Movement Clothes

    Meet Nadia at TLZ Movement Clothes

    Seamstress

    Welcome to the world of Nadia Piechestein, a London-based fashion designer who is revolutionising the industry with her sustainable approach and passion for upcycling. With a focus on longevity and creativity, Nadia reimagines traditional mending techniques to create contemporary fine fashion that is both environmentally conscious and stylish.

    Originally from Argentina, Nadia launched one of the country's first ethical fashion brands called TLZ Movement Clothes. Her unique sustainable approach combines slow fashion techniques with zero-stock and zero-waste production methods. In her latest collection, she showcases the artistry of exquisite embroidery combined with hand-woven fabrics, collaborating with local makers to bring her vision to life. Nadia has recently introduced a game-changing invention: 'iron-on patches' designed to prevent clothes from going to waste. These ethically produced patches, made in collaboration with cotton farmers in India, allow you to effortlessly incorporate beautiful textiles into any garment using just an iron. Handwoven khadi cotton, created in collaboration with Khadi London CIC, adds a touch of artistry to each piece.

    Nadia's journey as a designer began at the age of 14, inspired by her mother and grandmother's sewing skills. She studied fashion in Buenos Aires and went on to found one of Argentina's pioneering ethical fashion brands. Initially focusing on sustainably sourced cotton, Nadia also collaborated with former prisoners, providing them with an opportunity for reintegration into society and the workforce. After moving to the UK, her focus shifted towards upcycling existing garments, prioritising the repurposing of deadstock fabric to minimise waste.

    Nadia's talent and commitment have earned her recognition in the fashion world. Her work has been exhibited at prestigious events such as London Fashion Week 2022, The Lab E20, and Fashion District Hub during the pre-launch of The Reclaimery platform. She is also a regular exhibitor at The Festival of Natural Fibres and London Craft Week.

    Step into Nadia's studio and you'll find yourself in a beautiful old ship repair warehouse transformed into an amazing creative space. The atmosphere is filled with passion and attention to detail, reflecting Nadia's dedication to her craft.

    Nadia's approach is rooted in sustainability, using recycled and ethically sourced fabrics to create her unique designs. She has a deep desire to share her expertise and teach others the art of altering and mending clothes. By imparting these skills, Nadia aims to inspire more people to embrace reusing and reducing waste in the fashion industry.

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    £75

    per person