Are you ready to create a Summer Wardrobe? May & June Dressmaking Workshops

by | May 25, 2018

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Are you like me and loving the fabulous weather we’ve been having? (Although today has been a bit of a washout!) It’s totally making me think about my summer wardrobe and what I want to wear once the summer returns in earnest!

And to help you add to your me-made summer wardrobe, I’ve got some fabulous brand new workshops lined up for you over the next month or so…

Coming up…

Reading & Understanding Patterns
Monday 21st May – 6-8pm – Bawtry – £25

Is it like reading a foreign language_
Decipher the hieroglyphics that dressmaking patterns are written in! My students often tell me that they are intimidated by dressmaking patterns and that they are just so confusing that they don’t know where to start.

Take this interactive workshop and it will all begin to make sense. Understand how to make the right size to get a great fit, pick the right fabric for your project and start to create fabulous wearable garments.

Mastering Zips

Wednesday 23rd May – 12.30-3pm or 6.30-9pm – StraightCurves in Chesterfield – £30

Also Wednesday 4th July – 12.30-3pm – StraightCurves in Chesterfield – £30

Zip Techniques

If you have made a few garments, but have avoided anything with zip fastenings or you have tried making clothes with zips but you are never happy with the results, then this workshop is designed just for you.

Learn tips and techniques to insert zips with ease and get results you are happy with every time. Watch demonstrations and make your own samples to take away.

Learn to Sew Sew Different Scoop Pinafore Workshop

Saturday 2nd June – 10am-3.30pm – St Nicholas Church Hall, Bawtry – £55

I made this... Sew Different Scoop Pinafore

Make your very own version of this relaxed Scoop Pinafore from pattern designer Sew Different. An added bonus to this dress it that it has big pockets!

I made my version in a lovely grey linen, I can see it working on the beach or for summer evenings at the pub or even for hot days at the office!

Book Sew Different Scoop Pinafore Workshop Here

 

Sew Your Own Project – Your Sewing Time

Monday 11th June – 12-3pm – Oh Sew Sweet, Wombwell – £20

Bring whatever dressmaking project you are working on and get my expert tuition to help you on your way. Booking is essential for this and we keep class sizes small to ensure you get the help you need.

Call Oh Sew Sweet on 01226 805955 to book

 

Learn to Sew Tilly & the Buttons Marigold Jumpsuit or Trousers

Saturday 23rd June – 10am-3.30pm – Bawtry – £55

These casual trousers are exactly what I want to be wearing this summer!

What about you? Do you fancy the jumpsuit version? They both look fab!

Another great Tilly & the Buttons pattern, my sample will be made up really soon, I can’t wait to share it with you.

Book Marigold Trouser or Jumpsuit Workshop Here

 

Reading & Understanding Patterns

Saturday 30th June – 10am-12.30 – Oh Sew Sweet, Wombwell – £25

Another chance to try this workshop at Oh Sew Sweet in Wombwell this time.

Decipher the hieroglyphics that dressmaking patterns are written in! My students often tell me that they are intimidated by dressmaking patterns and that they are just so confusing that they don’t know where to start.

Take this interactive workshop and it will all begin to make sense. Understand how to make the right size to get a great fit, pick the right fabric for your project and start to create fabulous wearable garments.

Call Oh Sew Sweet on 01226 805955 to Book

 

Jersey Techniques

Saturday 30th June – 1-3.30pm – Oh Sew Sweet, Wombwell – £25

In this popular workshop you will learn tips and techniques to sew jersey or knitted fabrics with a regular sewing machine.

There are loads of fabulous patterns out there designed for knitted fabrics and a lot of clothes in the shops are knitted fabrics, and if you’re like me, most of your tops and dresses in your wardrobe will be knitted or jersey fabrics. I’ll show you how you can make clothes with jersey or knitted fabrics that you’ll love

Call Oh Sew Sweet on 01226 805955 to Book

 

Every Tuesday (except 12th June) I host a Tuesday Sewcial in Bawtry (6-8pm), come along, sew, chat and have fun and get to know other ladies who love to sew. This session is £5 per person and includes use of Janome 525s sewing machines, tools and tea or coffee.

If you would like some more info about Tuesday Sewcial, just pop me an email at alisonrgreer@hotmail.com.

 

Hope the lovely weather returns soon!

Alison xx

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