Join designer maker Lauren Holloway on this 2-day intermediate workshop to learn how to sew a Pekka jacket.

Inspired by traditional Japanese clothing, the Pekka is an oversized mid-season jacket with wide armholes and a simplified lining. It’s slightly cropped sleeves and generously sized pockets make it a stylish choice for layering.

During the 2-day workshop you will learn how to cut your pattern pieces from fabrics of your choice along with how to attach a lining to your jacket. You will also learn how to sew on oversized pockets and a collar. Along the way, Lauren will teach you essential tips and tricks for dressmaking and how to work with a variety of different materials. This is the perfect workshop for anyone wanting to improve their existing skills, so basic knowledge and confidence using a sewing machine is essential. If you are a complete beginner please sign up to our Beginner Machine Sewing workshop first.

You will leave this workshop with a beautiful Pekka jacket. It is a perfect garment layering through the seasons, making it wardrobe staple for years to come, representing the importance of making garments to last.

Please note this 2-day workshop runs over 2 consecutive weeks.

Tutor: Lauren Holloway
Date & Time: Thursday 21st May & Thursday 28th May, 10:15am - 4:15pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £190 (£0.00 VAT)

2-day

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?
This workshop is best suited to those with an intermediate level of sewing. You must be confident in threading up and using a sewing machine.

What you will need:
Jacket shell - Light to medium-weight fabric such as linen, batik, quilted cotton, or light denim. Consider medium-weight linen for a spring version or a thick quilted fabric for autumn.

Lining - Light-weight fabric such as Tencel, cotton satin, cotton viscose or silk twill. Ensure that the choice complements the main fabric and remember that the lining should always be lighter than the main fabric.

Fabric Quantity
3m jacket fabric (length) 140cm width.
2m lining fabric (length) 140cm width.

Once you have booked, we will send you the pattern sizing chart to help inform material quantity and minimise wastage and over buying. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren hello@laurenholloway.uk

A printed A0 pattern and sewing instructions are included.

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

Lauren hopes you'll leave her workshop with new-found knowledge and inspiration for future projects, plus you’ll take home a beautiful handmade bag you can enjoy for years to come.