This is a fun activity in Northampton
This workshop is designed to follow on from Beginners Sewing. Or, it could be a stand-alone session for those who can already use a machine at a basic level and wish to polish up their skills and technical know-how.
Please make sure that you can, at the very least, wind a bobbin, thread a machine, and sew in a straight line unaided. If not, sign up for the Beginners class first!
In this session, please bring your preferred method of taking notes and also any of your kit you may have. Bring your machine too as long as it's in good working order.
If there is time allowing, we will attempt to cover as many of these as possible:
We have planned a session where you can work on your own garments- It could be something you want to make ans need a bit of support to achieve a good fit. Or it could be pieces that you've made but they're not quite right. Emma and I will be working alongside you to guide and support you through the making process. We would always suggest you make a toille- which is a cotton version of your chosen outfit. This ensures a good fit and a chance to alter and adapt your pattern without wasting good fabric. It may be seen as time consuming, but Its always worth doing.
De-mystifying sewing patterns - What does all that jargon mean? We'll show you how to measure and choose which lines to cut. And then how to adapt and lay your pattern to not waste fabric. If you have a pattern youre thinking of working on, please bring it along. Youll be shown how to cut properly and how to interpret pattern notches. We have tips and tricks to make your patterns go together nicely and make your sewing experience hassle-free.
Basic clothes alterations - This could be a very comprehensive list! However, we'll cover just the basics. Taking dresses, skirts, or trousers in or out at the waist or hips. Using darts. Again, it could be useful to bring some of your garments to work on which we could use to demonstrate techniques to the class.
Above all, this is your chance to bring your sewing projects and have time to work on them with specialists on hand.
Sewing machines and equipment are supplied. Please feel free to work on your machine if you would prefer, but please make sure that it is in good working order and don't forget the pedal!
