Basic sewing techniques course

Saturday 23 May 10:00-15:00 or Saturday 6 June 10:00-15:00
Saturday 20 June 10:00-16:00
Saturday 4 July 10:00-15:00

Have you always wanted to learn how to work with a sewing machine? Then this workshop package is for you. During these workshops, you will learn how to thread and use the sewing machine. Additionally, you will learn how to cut and pin fabric, and you will make your first three sewing projects: a bag, a kimono jacket, and a T-shirt.

Prefer just one workshop? Then sign up here.

Sewing machines and basic materials are available, this is what you do need to bring:

• pencil, pen, eraser
  For the bag:
• 0.5m thicker fabric (jeans, upholstery fabric or canvas)
• 0.5m of thin fabric (lining fabric or poplin)
• Matching sewing machine thread
  For the kimono jacket:
• Fabric (non-stretch)*
• Matching sewing machine thread
  For the T-shirt:
• Stretch fabric**
• Matching sewing machine thread
  *The choice of fabric is up to you; this can be a heavier fabric like denim for a sturdy jacket or a supple fabric like satin for a flowing kimono. In any case, choose a non-stretch fabric without stretch.
  How much you need also depends on your design and size. As a rule of thumb: for small sizes, 1 times the length of the kimono (shoulder to hem) + 1 times the sleeve length + 0.5m to 1m extra just to be safe is sufficient. For large sizes, take twice the length of the kimono + 1 times the sleeve length + 0.5m to 1m extra just to be safe. (You can always email if you are unsure)
  ** For this workshop, bring a stretch fabric such as tricot, jersey, or punta (di milano). For small sizes, you need 1m; for larger sizes, 2m. However, it is better to bring a little extra in case you cut something incorrectly.

The cost of these workshops is €195 for two 5-hour workshops and one 6-hour workshop. Please bring your own packed lunch.

Minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 trainees.