In this series of workshops we will cover the most useful sewing techniques to give you all you would need to start you in your sewing journey or brush up the skills you may have already.

Enhance your sewing projects with the perfect finishing touches in our Buttonholes and Pockets Class! Ideal for sewists of all skill levels, this class focuses on mastering the techniques needed to create professional-looking buttonholes and pockets.

What You’ll Learn:

Buttonhole Basics: Different types of buttonholes and how to sew them using your machine. You will learn how to make bound button holes, looking at a range of variations to this technique. Rouleaux loops for buttons, give a very professional finish.
Marking and Measuring: Accurate placement for buttonholes and pockets.
Pocket Varieties: Techniques for sewing patch pockets, welt pockets and secret hiden pockets.
Reinforcement and Finishing: Tips for sturdy, durable, and neatly finished buttonholes and pockets.
Practical Application: Integrate buttonholes and pockets into garments and accessories.

Why Attend:

This class will help you take your sewing skills to the next level by adding functional and decorative elements to your projects. Whether you're making shirts, skirts, jackets, or bags, you'll leave with the confidence and skills to create perfectly sewn buttonholes and pockets every time.

Join us to refine your techniques and add these essential sewing skills to your repertoire! At the end of the workshop you will have extended your skills and be able to create new and more interesting features to your sewing.

Skill level : Basic sewing machine skills required.

What to bring:

1/2 metre of calico
20cm of light interfacing
Thread

Janome sewing machines will be provided on the day along with a hot drink. You will also receive a 10% discount card to use in-store.

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Dressmaking Techniques - Pockets & Buttonhole Class at Abakhan Shrewsbury