Beginners Garment Making Workshops
Join us on a 6-week journey to learn the skills to start sewing your own clothes at home!
This course is suitable for complete beginners. In Week 1 you will get to grips with using a sewing machine through making a handy pin cushion. Weeks 2-6 will be spent making a versatile sleeveless top.
What will be covered:
Using a sewing machine (don’t worry if you’ve never used one before!)
Taking measurements
Choosing the right fabrics for your project
Choosing patterns
Cutting out your pattern and fabric
Sewing a pin cushion and a garment
What will be provided:
Fabric for your pin cushion
A printed pattern for your garment
All equipment
What you will need to provide:
Fabric for your garment (between 1 - 2.6 metres, depending on size)
Matching thread
Note: Please do not buy any of the above until we have discussed suitable options in Week 1
About the pattern
The pattern we will be using for this course is the ‘Ashton Top’ by indie designer Helen’s Closet. This top is an ideal first sewing project as it covers sewing techniques such as darts, French seams and bias binding/facing.
Size range for the pattern is US 0-30 (equivalent to a UK 4-34).
If you’re not sure that this pattern is for you then get in touch and we can let you know about future workshops using different designs.
Drop us a line if you have any questions - [email protected].
About the Tutor
Amy’s background is in community engagement, working on projects across London in schools, gardens, parks and historic houses. It’s no exaggeration to say that her life was changed back in 2020 when a friend taught her how to sew a simple top - a whole new world of creative fun opened up! From then on she’s been making her own clothes and dreaming up textiles projects to share with others.
There’s nothing Amy enjoys more than helping others to start their own sewing journey. It’s her belief that everyone just needs that one friend to sit with them, teach them the basics and then they’ll be off!
Insta - @aboutclothproject
Cost is £160 per person for six three-hour sessions.
Every Thursday, 6-9pm: 5th June, 12th June, 19th June, 3rd July, 10th July and 17th July. *No session on the 26th June
