Sewing Workshops
:✨ Sewing Workshop for Beginners! ✨
Organized by Associação Samaya in collaboration with Cooperativa Bandim
Ready to start your sewing journey in a friendly and welcoming environment? Join us for a hands‑on workshop where you’ll learn the essentials and create your first project with confidence.
🗓 1)Sewing For Beginners: 7th -8th May 2026
2)Upcycling and Playing with Old Fabrics:11th-12th June 2026
3)Repair And Customization of Clothes:2nd-3rd July 2026
⏰ 10:00–14:00
📍 Cooperativa Bandim R. Damasceno Monteiro 128A, 1170‑017 Lisboa
🧵 What Attendees Will Learn
1) Sewing for Beginners (7–8 May 2026)
✨ Perfect for absolute beginners
- Understanding basic sewing tools and how to use them safely
- Learning essential hand‑sewing stitches
- Introduction to using a sewing machine
- How to read simple patterns and measure fabric
- Creating a small beginner-friendly project to take home
2) Upcycling and Playing with Old Fabrics (11–12 June 2026)
♻️ Transforming old materials into something new
- Techniques for repurposing old clothes and leftover fabrics
- Creative cutting, patchwork, and fabric manipulation
- Designing unique accessories or home items from scraps
- Colour, texture, and composition basics for upcycled pieces
- How to plan sustainable, low‑waste textile projects
3) Repair and Customization of Clothes (2–3 July 2026)
🪡 Extending the life of your wardrobe
- Mending techniques: patching, darning, reinforcing seams
- Fixing zippers, buttons, hems, and small tears
- Customizing garments with embroidery, appliqué, or trims
- Adjusting fit: simple alterations for comfort and style
- Tips for maintaining clothes to make them last longer
👉 Register here:https://forms.gle/99WqhbRt7kLXv5dV7