Date/Time
Date - 20/04/2020 - 27/04/2020
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Location
Knowle Village Hall, Solihull
Duration – 6 hours split over 2 sessions
This workshop will run on 2 dates. You must be able to attend both dates to complete the workshop.
Monday 20th April 2020 9.15am-12.15pm- 3 hours
Monday 27th April 2020 9.15am-12.15pm – 3 hours
This workshop is suitable for those who have used a sewing machine before and can confidently thread the machine and bobbin. If you need a beginners class or a refresher then have a look at beginners classes available.
Come and learn how to sew a pair of loose fitting, casual trousers
“The Carrie Trousers are loose-fitting through the leg, slightly tapering towards the ankle. With no need for any tricky closures, they have a flattering flat-fronted, elasticated-back waistband with pretty pleats at the front. Practical and ideal for Summer, the Carrie Trousers are mid-rise and feature ever-useful slanted pockets at the side seams. Easy to fit, they are a great starting point for newbie trouser sewers who want to get to grips with construction.” (taken from the Sew Over It website)
You will learn:
- How to take essential body measurements and select your pattern size
- How to identify pattern pieces required
- How to lengthen/shorten pattern pieces if required
- How to accurately cut out pattern pieces
- How to identify the grainline of the fabric and lay out pattern pieces correctly
- How to sew with drapey fabric
- How to sew in seam pockets
- How to sew understitching
- How to sew pleats
What is included:
- Full individual use of Janome sewing machines
- Use of sewing tools
- Full tuition to make your garment
- Elastic for waistband
- Interfacing
- Paper pattern and step by step instruction booklet worth £13.00
- A code to download the pattern from the Sew Over It website after the class – this will enable you to print the pattern off again at home if necessary.
- Tea/coffee
Pattern sizing
The Carrie Trousers PDF sewing pattern is sized between UK sizes 8-20. The size chart can be viewed here.
You will need to measure yourself in order to know how much fabric to get. You cannot compare to high street sizes. Please get in touch if you are uncertain.
You will need to measure your waist, hip and inside leg. Please refer to my blog post on measuring yourself accurately for help with the waist and hip measurements.
You will need to bring:
- Fabric : – For 115cm wide fabrics you will need 2.8m for all sizes
For 140cm wide fabrics you will need 2m for sizes 8-12 or 2.6m for sizes 14-20
- Matching thread
Fabric suggestions:
A lightweight woven fabric with a lots of drape, in particular rayon and lightweight crepe. You could also use a lightweight linen or cotton lawn. Don’t choose anything too slippery for your first pair!
Please give me a call if you are in any doubt about fabric choices or suggestions of where to buy from.
It is recommended to pre wash your fabric before the workshop as it is likely to shrink a little in the first wash.
Cost £70- for the 2 sessions.
Lorna says:
“I absolutely love my Carrie trousers. As they are loose fitting with the elasticated waistband, they are great as a first pair of trousers to sew and fit. They can be dressed up with a pair of heels or worn as Summer trousers with flats or pumps. They are super comfy! I will be making several pairs for sure!”
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this workshop.
Alternative payment to website payment:
If you would prefer to pay by cash, cheque or BACS payment then please email me at allaboutthesew@gmail.com or give me a ring on 07963 734756 with the following details:
Name:
Email address:
Contact telephone number:
Workshop(s) you would like to book onto:
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I will then be in contact with alternative payment details. Please be aware that a workshop place can only be secured when payment is received so please act promptly to avoid disappointment if wanting to pay via one of these methods.
Kind RegardsLorna
All About The Sew
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