Zero Waste Sewing – Make a Sweatshirt
£43.00
Learn the principles of zero waste sewing with this one day workshop and masterclass in making your own sweatshirt with a fashionable boxy fit and wide sleeves for maximum impact.
Dates: Saturday 12th October 2024 or Saturday 15th February 2025
Course length: 1 day workshops ( 3 hour session )
Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm
Suitable for: Adults, Improvers ( More info below )
Concessions available: See below
Join us for this half day workshop and introduction to the general principles and skills of zero waste sewing by making a Sweatshirt top. It is an oversized, wide sleeved boxy shaped top made of a woven fabric and uses a piece of stretch fabric (ribbing) to make a neckband. There are options to shorten the sleeves, and add a rib cuff/waistband.
We will be following the instructions from the book Zero Waste Patterns by Birgitta Helmersson. Zero Waste sewing uses all the fabric with no pieces leftover for the scrap bin. Ideal for thrifted or leftover fabric from other projects. There are no paper templates for the garment - shapes are measured and drawn directly onto the fabric.
We will cover how to draw out the basic shapes, cutting fabric and assembling the garment sewing straight seams.
Who is this course for?
Suitable for those who have used a sewing machine before and can confidently thread up and change basic settings. There is optional use of an overlocker to finish seam edges -basic instruction can be provided.
*Please read the instruction sheet here carefully and purchase, launder and dry suitable fabric before the course day.
Location: Sew Fabulous Studio - Studio 10, Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row, Brighton, BN14JU ( Map link )
*Limited concessions are available for students, OAPs, unemployed or low-waged in receipt of benefits get 15% Off! Proof required at first class. ( Please add the coupon code 'CONC15' at your basket )
