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Workshop Notes - Beginner Series

Sewing process:

We recommend completing the series in the following order:

1. Cara Top Workshop (pre-recorded tutorial)

2. Frida Shirt Workshop (pre-recorded tutorial)

3. Daphne Trouser Workshop (pre-recorded tutorial)

4. Rib Sweater (PDF instructions)

5. Sunday Trackies (PDF instructions)

What will be covered?

  • Concealed zip fly
  • Binding finishing details
  • Inserting sleeves
  • French seams 
  • Run & Fell seams
  • Stretch seam
  • Patch pockets
  • Sandwiching a double back yoke
  • Topstitching details
  • Working with jersey
  • Hemming
  • Sewing on buttons
  • Button holes

The Workshops:

1. Cara Top - Starting with this beginners piece you'll get to grips with the basics and will be introduced to detailed sewing techniques at an achievable level. (Available in sizes 4 -28)

2. Frida Shirt - Next we'll build things up to introduce more making elements to a paired back blouse with sleeves. (Available in sizes 6 -28)

3. Daphne Trousers - Moving on to trousers, you'll learn how to sew a zip fly with additional binding detailing to give a high quality finish. Fiddly but very satisfying. (Available in sizes 4 -28)