Join designer maker Lauren Holloway on this 2-day masterclass workshop to get to know your way around the sewing machine.

This workshop brings together our popular Beginner Machine Sewing and Introduction to Dressmaking workshops in a2-day immersive workshop where you will learn essential basic skills and build confidence in a supportive, friendly environment. Perfect for complete beginners or anyone wanting to brush up their knowledge.

DAY ONE:

Learn how to thread and set up your sewing machine along with key troubleshooting techniques. You will learn how to create different stitches, insert a zip, box corners and make and join pieces of a simple pattern. You will spend the day learning how to make a drawstring bag and a zipped pouch using a selection of fabrics provided.

DAY TWO:

On day two you will learn essential dressmaking techniques whilst making a pair of cosy pyjama bottoms. Learn how to read and understand a commercial pattern and get to grips with waistbands, hemming, buttonholes, joining straight and curved seams, and pattern matching to achieve a professional finish.

You will end the 2-day workshop with an abundance of confidence and skills to take forward into your sewing journey, along with some beautiful finished projects to be proud of.

Tutor: Lauren Holloway
Date & Time: Thursday 30th & Friday 31st July, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £180 (£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?
Beginners and those who would like a refresher.

What you will need:
All fabrics, patterns and haberdashery are included. Please bring your own sewing machine if you would like to learn on it. You will need a buttonhole foot.

Sewing machines are also available to use in our studio.

The price of this workshop includes a Loungewear Simplicity pattern for Day 2. You will need to bring 3 metres of your own fabric, we recommend a standard weight cotton for the pyjama bottoms or a brushed cotton also works nicely. Please don't bring anything stretchy.

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.