Brand new workshop for beginner dressmakers – Learn to Sew My First Garment Workshop. In this workshop you can choose to make either a pair of Lounge Pants (Pyjama Bottoms) or a Circle Skirt.

You will walk away with your first beautiful made by you, garment, a unique item of clothes that you can be proud that you made yourself. Find your happy place in our sewing room in Bawtry (venue to be confirmed) for £55 for the day.

Janome 525s sewing machines and all tools will be provided.

To give you the widest choice and allow you to create something even more personal, fabric is not included for this workshop. (However full guidance will be given on fabric requirements on booking.)

Lounge Pants

Fabric requirements: 2.5m of 150cm (60”) or 2.5m of 115cm (45”) wide woven fabric.

Circle Skirt

Fabric requirements: 2m of 150cm (60”) wide woven fabric, matching 8” invisible zip, 1.5cm (5/8”) button.

Suggested fabric for both projects:

Cotton or polycotton

Patterns are made to the nearest size to your measurements, so on booking, please provide your measurements on booking (waist & hips). Your pattern is made to your size just for you to take away and use again.

You can measure in either inches or centimetres, but be consistent throughout. It is easier if you can get someone to help you measure yourself.

• To measure your waist, measure around the point where your body would naturally crease if you were to bend to the side.

• To measure your hips, measure around the fullest part of your bottom, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.

Tea, coffee & biscuits will be provided, but please bring your lunch as sewing is hungry work.

Please get in touch for more info. £15 deposit secures your place. Spaces are limited to ensure everyone gets the guidance required. (Balance of £40 is payable in cash on the day.)

Alison xx