Clara Skirt workshop with Cat Nash

A thoughtful, hands-on day focused on making a wearable skirt from reclaimed cloth.

In this one-day workshop, Cat Nash guides you through creating the Clara Skirt using repurposed fabrics from old linens—tablecloths, duvet covers, sheets, and other well-loved textiles. These materials bring softness, character, and history to the garment, making each skirt quietly unique.

The style is intentionally simple, allowing you to concentrate on good cutting, construction, and finishing while working respectfully with vintage and pre-used fabrics. You’ll learn how to assess and prepare linens for clothing, consider grain and wear, and make the most of what’s already there.

Working step by step on the sewing machine, you’ll cut, sew, and assemble your skirt with clear demonstrations and individual support throughout the day. The Clara Skirt is an adaptable design—an excellent foundation pattern you can revisit at home with other reclaimed textiles.

What to expect

• Selecting and preparing repurposed linen fabrics

• Cutting and constructing the Clara Skirt

• Guidance on seams, waist finishes, and hems

• Tips for working successfully with vintage textiles

• A relaxed studio pace with plenty of support

• A finished skirt ready to wear

Who it’s for
Ideal for those with basic sewing machine experience who are interested in sustainable making, slow fashion, and giving new life to old textiles. This workshop suits anyone wanting to move into garment making while working thoughtfully with materials that already exist.

You’ll leave with a finished Clara Skirt, practical skills you can reuse, and renewed confidence to continue making clothing from repurposed fabrics at home.

A calm, purposeful day of sewing—rooted in sustainability, simplicity, and care for cloth.