Beginners Garment Making Workshops

Beginners Garment Making Workshops

Join us on a 6-week journey to learn the skills to start sewing your own clothes at home!

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 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 (1m)
• 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 ‘Chamomile Crop’ by indie designer Sarah Kirsten. This top is an ideal first sewing project! It is simple and yet the pattern covers key sewing techniques such as darts, French seams and bias binding.

Size range for the pattern is US 0-18 (equivalent to a UK 4-22).

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 - aboutclothproject@gmail.com.

About the Tutor

Amy’s background is in community engagement, working on projects across London in schools, gardens, parks and historic houses. Her life was changed back in 2020 when a friend taught her how to sew a simple top, and she's been making her own clothes ever since.

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

Refunds

Please note, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds for this event.