Sew Your Own Pyjama Bottoms in the Lake District
Description
Fancy giving dressmaking a go? Then come and join Lucy from Sew Cumbria and start your dressmaking journey by sewing your very own pair of PJ bottoms. With the option of an elasticated or drawstring waistband, there are no fiddly fastenings or zips! You will have the option of making your PJ bottoms either as a long, full length pair (perfect for winter PJs or lounge pants) or as shorts (for warmer summer nights). During this workshop Lucy will take you through each of the stages of sewing your PJ bottoms – taking accurate measurements, selecting your pattern size, and altering your pattern accordingly, cutting your fabric and of course construction! You will also learn how to modify the pattern further to give even more variations, including adding pockets. You will be using the Jaimie Bottoms pattern from the award winning Tilly & the Buttons. The sizes available are UK sizes 4- 34. You do need some sewing machine experience, but not necessarily dressmaking experience.
What's included in the price?
What’s provided: A paper Jaimie PJ Bottom Pattern and a colour instruction booklet An additional booklet from Sew Cumbria which includes extra information on how to alter your pattern. A complementary pocket pattern piece, so you can make your Jaimie bottoms with pockets . Lucy will teach you how to sew your pockets as additional steps during the workshop. After completing the in-person workshop, you will also get free access to Sew Cumbria’s online, private Facebook group. What you need to bring with you: Dress fabric: Shorts (all sizes) – 1.30m of fabric (using either 115cm/45in wide fabric or 150cm/60in wide); Full Length (exact amount depends on size you are making) – 3.10m (using 115cm/45in wide fabric) OR up to 2.60m (using 150cm/60in wide fabric) Thread to match your fabric 25mm elastic that measures your lower waist measurement Scrap piece of fusible interfacing (only required for drawstring version) Sewing machine and sewing kit (don’t forget your buttonhole foot too). A materials charge of £20 payable direct to the Tutor on the day to include the cost of the pattern. Fabric suggestions include light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton lawn, quilting cotton, brushed cottons, flannels. A homemade two course lunch and refreshments througout the day are included.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Limited mobility
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
- Mother's Day
- UK Holiday
- Overseas Holiday
FAQs
We have parking near the Barn and in our farmyard. If you need to be near to the Barn, please let us know in advance and we can reserve you a place.
We do not offer accommodation at Hare Hill Barn, but being in the Lake District there are numerous places to stay locally to suit all budgets. If you would like some assistance in finding somewhere to stay, please get in touch.
