The pattern:
The ‘Arden Pants’ designed by Helen’s Closet are everyday high-waisted trousers with loads of versatility. A classic elastic-waist trouser with front and back pockets. Views B and C feature a jogger-style cuff in two different widths. The elastic waistband can be topstitched with a drawstring for a more casual look. We love wearing Arden all day, every day, and we know you will too. We bet you can’t make just one pair!
Sizing:
The pattern comes in hip size 84 – 148cm.
Sewing Level:
This course is aimed at advanced beginner sewists. Students should be familiar with a sewing machine and have sewn a few simple garments.
What you will learn:
This workshop will take you through the process of dressmaking from beginning to end. This is an intense day, but a lot of fun. Here’s what we’ll teach you:
· How to measure your body correctly.
· How to choose a pattern size to cut and how to grade between sizes.
· Cutting out of fabric and transferring pattern markings.
· Finishing a seam with an overlocker.
· Sewing and inserting waistband elastic.
· Sewing with interfacing.
· Sewing trouser pockets.
· Buttonholes.
· Inserting drawstring.
· Topstitching.
· Hemming.
What to bring:
You just need to bring the following:
· Up to 3.2m of your choice of woven fabric. Once you have enrolled on the class we will send you further information regarding fabric and the exact amount you will require.
· 2m of drawstring (Optional for View B and C).
· Matching thread.
You do not need to bring your sewing machine. Sewing machines, overlockers, scissors, pins & tape measures are all provided for each student on the class. The price of the course also includes your own copy of the pattern for you to take home and sew up again at your leisure.
Workshop Details:
The workshop will run from 10am – 5pm with around 30 minutes for lunch.
Tea / coffee and biscuits will be provided on the day, but you will need to bring your own lunch.
Refunds are not available on this booking. Start dates may be amended on request.
Sewing machines, overlockers, scissors, pins & tape measures are all provided for each student on the class. The price of the course also includes your own copy of the pattern for you to take home and sew up again at your leisure.
Tea / coffee and biscuits will be provided on the day, but you will need to bring your own lunch.
7 hours (10:00am to 5:00pm)
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