Date/Time
Date - 07/05/2022
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location
1745 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull
Learn to sew with stretch
Tilly and the Buttons Coco top or dress
Tackle your fears of sewing with stretch fabrics by learning to sew with stretch and make the Tilly and The Buttons Coco top or dress in a day!
“Simple to sew, Coco is easy fitting, with no fiddly fastenings. The classic design features boat neckline, choice of top or dress length, ¾ or long sleeves, side splits on the top version, optional sixties-style funnel roll neck, rolled cuffs and patch pockets”.
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 or get in touch for a 1 to 1 session.
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 cut stretch fabric accurately
- Top tips on how to sew with stretch fabric on a regular sewing machine
- How to stabilise necklines and hems on stretch garments
- How to top stitch using a twin needle
What is included:
- Full individual use of Janome sewing machines
- Use of sewing tools
- Full tuition to make your garment
- Paper pattern and step by step instruction booklet worth £15.50
- Tea/coffee/cake!
Pattern sizing
The Coco sewing pattern is sized between UK sizes 6-24.
Full Bust range : 30″ to 48″
Waist range: 24″ to 42″
Hips range: 33″ to 51″
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 bust, waist and hips. Please refer to my blog post on measuring yourself accurately for help with the waist and hip measurements.
You will need to bring:
- Fabric - upon booking, please get in touch with your body measurements and I will advise on how much fabric to get.
- Matching thread
- Lunch - please bring your own packed lunch with you or feel free to pop to a local shop/cafe in Knowle to buy something - there are plenty to choose from!
Fabric suggestions:
Medium weight knit fabric with very little stretch.
Look out for interlock knit, double-knit, ponte di roma, or feel the fabric to check it’s not too fine or stretchy.
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. Dry fabric laid flat to avoid stretching it out - do not hang or peg.
Cost: £110
(This includes a paper pattern worth £15.50 to use in the class and take home with you to use again)
Lorna says:
“I absolutely love the Coco pattern. The Coco top was the first jersey garment I made and it is a really great pattern for those starting out in dressmaking. Don’t be put off by working with stretchy fabrics - its not as hard as you might think. I could wear a Coco every day literally - they are so comfortable! I have made several tops and dresses. The dress is perfect over tights with boots in the Winter or choose a Spring/Summer print and wear with pumps. Make sure you don’t get fabric that is too stretchy - the dress in particular needs to have enough weight in it to hold the A line shape. Also if you don’t want to stress about matching up stripes/patterns then choose a plain fabric or a pattern with small print!”
Parts of descriptive text and images from Tilly and The Buttons with permission.
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 [email protected] or give me a ring on 07963 734756 with the following details:
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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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