Pat Graham Tailoring

26/05/2026

Participating in the Kinross Fixit Festival last week-end was a memorable and engaging experience. My rail of repurposed preloved clothing generated interest and sparked conversations about Clothes and Fashion. In the display was a raincoat designed by an Irish entrepreneur "Wee Winnie Magee" brand. Irish Linen designed to become waterproof. The raincoat purchased over 30 years ago when on a trip to Ireland I left my mum and son in a tea room and went browsing into a shop near buy. Visitors to the market and the festival interested in buying my raincoat but not for sale. Cleaned annually it has been a great return on investment, certainly worn more than 30 times!!
My patchwork jacket, designed from quality pieces of fabric to celebrate Bristol Sustainable Fashion Week sold to someone who loves sewing and fashion.
The Eco Organisers, created from coffee bean bags of interest and selling. Shirts, brand new, with the logos removed and pockets substituted from quality pieces of fabric. The task designed as a a sewing class for improving many skills.
I have my grandmother to thank for triggering my interest in sewing that developed into tailoring and fashion. Sad that I did not have access to sewing skills at school, but grateful for the many people who along the way coached me on many tailoring techniques. Vogue patterns became the norm for their graphics and clear instructions.
Currently I receive requests from younger people for access to sewing classes, an interest in buying preloved and altering their own clothes. An interest in creativity, the arts and in developing a skills set that produces many benefits.
Handed out many brochures and have committed to answering enquiries on many aspects of Sustainable Fashion including the way I have transformed trousers into midiskirts with pleats as my own body shape changed.
A fantastic event.
Off to another event Loveable Vogue this week to display my range of clothes under my brand Pat Graham Tailoring.

20/05/2026

Looking forward to being a stall holder and to enjoying the catwalk and the music. Love clothes,fashion and personal style.
Sharing with others an opportunity to look forward to.

From catwalk inspo to soulful vocals, what a session 💃🎶🕺🏼

Kirkcaldy is..
Loveable Vogue Thrift Market x Stylish Touch

02/05/2026

01/05/2026

Looking forward to visiting the Market

01/05/2026

30/04/2026

I have a collection of Vogue patterns that are reused, altered for sizing. A fantastic sewing asset that in my opinion are a foundation for tailoring clothes. Now used for repurposing preloved pieces.
Paper patterns eccellent and in my opinion irreplacable.

29/04/2026

Enjoy sewing with linen. Will be popping in

01/06/2025

The idea for repurposing coffee bean bags was sparked by viewing a pile of them heading for landfill. The colourful bags in great shape prompting a conversation with others in the coffee shop about how they might be repurposed.
The Eco seed organiser was created from a seasonal problem encountered as a gardener; leaving packs of seeds scattered in my garden shed! Spillage and waste!
The Eco Organiser created to solve a problem in our motorhome; a place to store items such as hand cream, shampoo, hair brushes etc visible and with easy access
Pockets are fully lined and the wooden hangers made from scraps of wood. Enjoy their construction. A tote bag prototype popular in size, and design (sold).
At the Blue Drill Hall Edinburgh, I had a stall on at the Flea Market on Saturday where the display of these organisers attracted great conversations (sold one). Curiosity prompting other repurposing ideas for creating Eco organisers that serve a very practical purpose. Lots of food for thought and will get cracking on expanding the range.

26/05/2025

My 20 year- old dressing looked worse the wear and got me thinking as I did not want to part with it. Worn in parts and in need of repair: front pieces badly worn, belt ravelling, neckline torn and pockets sagging. The brand is Kath Kidson.
The back of the dressing gown in great shape ready for repurposing. Used a towel that I bought for swimming on holiday and was underused lying in a cupboard. Teamed up the good pieces of dressing gown with new ones cut from the towel. Used the 20 year- old sleeves still in good shape and created new pockets. Had a leftover piece of trim in my sewing box for the neckline and hem!
Pleased that my dressing gown is ready for wear. Enjoyed creating a pattern and assembling the pieces together.
An initial purchase that was not cheap but has been a fantastic return on my investment over the years and now given a new lease of life.
To celebrate “Mend It May” Campaign I felt motivated to restore my dressing gown and give it a new lease of life.

30/08/2023

To view the Collection of clothes made by Pat, visit the Albums section (Photos/Albums) where items are grouped together with details of each. Please contact Pat if interested in any item of clothing. Enjoy.