Make a Skirt Sewing Class at Kilcoe Studio, Ballydehob

May 25, 2023 Tamsin Blackbourn

This year, I’ve been teaching some sewing classes at Sonia Caldwell’s Kilcoe Studio in Ballydehob. One of my gorgeous students, Kate Burke, wrote an article musing fast fashion and her experience of learning to sew her own clothes. Thanks Kate!

https://utopia-the-edit.ie/2023/04/08/diary-of-a-debut-dressmaker/

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"It's about reconnecting with our clothes, rather than viewing them as quick trends or throwaway items, it's about tapping into the pleasure of buying a well-made garment with a timeless design, being able to recognize quality, repairing and properly caring for your wardrobe." - Elizabeth Cline, author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion