Join designer maker Lauren Holloway on this day workshop to learn how to sew a pair of pyjama bottoms.

This dressmaking workshop is an ideal follow-on from our beginner machine sewing workshop, or for anyone with basic sewing machine skills who wants to start making their own clothes.

Over the course of the day you will learn how to read and understand commercial patterns and the foundational techniques for dressmaking while making a cosy pair of pyjama bottoms. Included in the price is a Simplicity commercial pattern with various his/hers nightwear designs which you can take away and re-use.

You will learn how to understand and adapt patterns to get a perfect fit plus, get to grips with waistbands, hemming, buttonholes, joining straight and curved seams, and pattern matching to achieve a professional finish. Just bring 3 metres of your choice of fabric and a sewing machine if you want to use your own.

You will leave this workshop with further developed skills in dressmaking and a pair of unique, handmade pyjama bottoms to keep cosy in for years to come; embracing the importance of making sustainable clothes to last.

Tutor: Lauren Holloway
Date & Time: Friday 8th May, 10:15am - 4:15pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £105.00 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
Suitable for beginners who already have a little experience using a sewing machine.

What you will need:
You will need to bring 3 metres of your choice of fabric - standard cotton, cotton poplin or brushed cotton would be suitable for this project. No stretch fabric.

All threads and equipment are included. You may wish to bring thread to match your fabric.

Sewing machines will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you wish - please bring a standard foot and buttonhole foot.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - Lauren HolLoway

Designer and Maker Lauren Holloway has been running her own slow-fashion handbag and accessory brand since 2013. She specialises in making sustainable bags, purses, laptop cases and toiletry storage, all handcrafted in her Bristol-based studio.

She has extensive knowledge and experience in designing patterns and sewing anything from coin purses to backpacks. Lauren offers a range of sewing workshops from beginner to intermediate level, where participants can learn the basics of using a domestic sewing machine, brush up on existing sewing skills or develop new techniques to improve their craft.