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

In this workshop Lauren will teach you the fundamentals of dressmaking. You will learn how to read and understand commercial patterns and how to adapt a pattern to get a perfect fit as well as get to grips with waistbands, hemming, joining straight and curved seams, and pattern matching to achieve a professional finish.

Over the course of the day, you will get to grips with waistbands, hemming, joining straight and curved seams, and pattern matching to achieve a professional finish.

You will leave this workshop with the confidence to pursue further sewing projects and with a pair of high quality, well fitting pyjama bottoms to enjoy wearing.

Suitable for children aged 9 - 13 years

Tutor: Lauren Holloway
Date & Time: Saturday 21st March, 10:15am - 3:15pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £75 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for under 18s.

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 children aged 9 - 13 years. You need some experience of using the sewing machine. This is a follow on from our Under 18s Beginners Machine Sewing workshop.

What you will need:
Sewing machines will be provided - you are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you wish - please bring a standard foot

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.

Please ensure students bring a packed lunch and a bottled drink. The lunchbreak will be supervised by the tutor and volunteer.

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.