£30.00
Are you baffled by sewing patterns? Unsure how to choose the right one, measure accurately, or decipher the cryptic markings on the pattern envelope? Fear not! In this Sewing Patterns Decoded Workshop, Alison Leese, expert seamstress and owner of Ministry of Craft, will unravel the mysteries of sewing patterns.
Get tips for selecting the appropriate pattern size and learn how to take body measurements to establish your bust, waist, hips, and other measurements. Calculate fabric requirements, understand directional prints, differentiate between woven and stretch fabrics, and consider various fabric widths and drapes.
Next, get practical by laying out pattern pieces on fabric. Identify key symbols such as grainlines, notches, and seam allowances, and learn how to pin, position, measure, and transfer markings. Explore basic pattern alterations to shorten, lengthen, reduce or increase a pattern for a perfect fit.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have all the skills and know-how you need to feel completely at ease with commercial sewing patterns, and your pattern fears will be banished!
This workshop is available to book at both Bamber Sewing Machines and Chorlton Home Studio (see below options for dates and venues).
To gift this workshop, select ‘Purchase as a Workshop Gift Voucher’ from the below menu/s and you will receive a PDF voucher by email for your recipient to attend on any available date. Alternatively purchase a Gift Voucher for any value to use on any workshop and date.
Ministry of Craft customers get a 10% discount on their wide range of fabrics, haberdashery and sewing patterns and there are various discounts available on their sewing machines and overlockers.
View Bamber Sewing Machines venue information including directions and parking.
Based at a Home Studio in Chorlton with a small class size.
View Home Studio Chorlton venue information including directions and parking.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or for those looking to refresh their skills.
All materials and equipment are supplied for this workshop and are included in the price.
Tea and coffee will be available at the workshop and you are welcome to bring along your own refreshments.
Our sponsors, Janome, supply computerised sewing machines (5060 QDC) and where required overlockers (6234XL). Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring along your own machines.
