Practical Sewing Skills: Trousers (5-week course)
15
September
2021
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Starting Your Sewing Bee Journey
A five-week course, meeting each Wednesday evening from 15th September to 13th October. £35 for the full course paid in advance, or £7.50 per week (total £37.50).
If you are a beginner to sewing, you don’t have to be stuck making endless tote bags to learn the basics. Sew up something that you can really use again and again like this smart and comfortable pair of trousers with flattering side pocket. Keep them casual or glam them up. Let’s start doing some serious sewing!
We will be sewing these trousers at relaxed pace over 5 sessions with time for loads more sewing info & tips along the way!
Materials Required to Bring to Sessions:
Fabric Requirements:
For all sizes S/M/L (45 or 60in wide fabric) 3 meters. This amount allows for shrinkage depending on what fabric you have chosen.
Suggested fabrics: Cotton & Cotton blends, flannel Chambray, linen & linen blends. Viscose, Bamboo.
No knits, jersey or double knits for this project. That’s for another time!
Please preshrink & iron your fabric before the first session according to its content. E-mail me if you need guidance if not sure.
Other Materials/Equipment:
-Sewing machine with leads, accessories, extension lead and manual.
-1.5 meter of ½ inch wide elastic.
-All-purpose sewing thread to match your fabric
-Your usual sewing kit to include a dressmakers/fabric shears, pins, tape measure etc.
Karen will provide a multi-sized pattern for those attending in person. The size you choose on the pattern is determined by your hip size and includes sizes XS/S/M/L/XL to correspond to hip size range 31-49 inches.
If you have any queries regarding the materials list, pattern or guidance about your material, please feel free to e-mail Karen at kodinga23@gmail.com.
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Information for Students
Limited parking to the side and rear of the centre. Wheelchair access is available at the front of the Centre.
Payment
Class fees are payable on the day at reception on arrival. Workshop fees must be paid 2 weeks before, either in person or by phone unless otherwise stated.