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Come and learn how to sew a beautifully fitted pair of jeans. Izzy's experience as a pattern designer means that she loves to help people achieve an incredible fit when sewing their jeans.
Choose from one of two patterns to sew (see below) and spend 3 days enjoying learning new skills, leaving with a pair of beautfifully fitted jeans. You can then repeat the pattern at home using all sorts of different fabric.
You will be provided with a dedicated sewing space for the entire course with a large table to ensure ample space for your project to be laid out and sewn. The sewing room is bright and airy with plenty natural daylight. There is a cafe located next door which serves delicious lunches and free parking on site.
The jeans workshop is limited to just 6 people to ensure evervone has plenty of bespoke support throughout the 3 days.
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The workshop will run from 09:30 – 16:30 each day, finishing at 4pm on the final day.
Tea / coffee and biscuits will be provided each day, but you will need to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, there is the option purchase lunch from the superb cafe next door ‘Joni’. Please also let us know of any dietary requirements you may have.
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We have selected two inclusively sized patterns for you to choose to sew. The ‘Dawn’ jeans are designed to suit a woman’s body and the ‘Quadra’ jeans are designed to suit a man’s body.
Dawn jeans pattern
These are a classic high waisted rigid jean pattern set. The pattern includes four cuts (tapered leg, straight leg, wide leg and shorts) and multiple lengths for tall, regular and cropped. The pattern features a high rise to sit on the natural waist, zip fly, close fit through the waist and hips and classic jeans details.
Quarda jeans pattern
This pattern provides a subtly modern take on the classic straight leg jean. This pair of jeans features a slight taper to the leg and extra room in the thigh to allow for lots of movement. They sit below the waist as a moderate low rise.
Sizing:
Click here for sizing and fabric requirements.
Note: if you would prefer to use a different jeans pattern, this can usually be accommodated. Please let us know if this is the case.
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Sew either of these patterns in denim with no stretch or up to 2% elastane to add just that little bit of additional flexibility that so perfectly suits an active lifestyle. These patterns work best with fabric that is 9-12oz weight.
In addition to your denim fabric you will also need 0.4m of cotton fabric for your pocket lining.
These patterns also work with twill or corduroy of a similar weight.
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What you will learn:
This workshop will take you through the process of making (and fitting) a pair of jeans from beginning to end. Here’s what we’ll teach you:
How to measure your body correctly.
How to choose a pattern size to cut and how to grade between sizes.
Topstitching tips and tricks.
How to sew flat fell seams.
How to sew buttonholes.
How to attach hardware (jeans buttons & rivets).
Sewing a zip fly.
Common fitting issues and how to resolve them.
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You just need to bring the following:
·The required amount of denim fabric for your size.
0.4m cotton for the pocket lining (cotton or another lightweight fabric).
Matching regular thread for the main fabric colour.
Topstitching thread in a contrasting colour. We highly recommend Gutermann’s Denim thread.
Plain thread to match the colour of the topstitching thread (this will be used in the bobbin).
We want you to feel comfortable while sewing so we encourage you to bring your own sewing machine. However, if you would prefer to use one of our sewing machines (Janome M100QDC) then please let us know on your booking form.
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What’s included:
We will provide you with the following:
Hardware in your choice of silver or gold metal (rivets, zips and buttons).
Interfacing.
A paper copy of the sewing pattern, which you can take home with you after the course.
The workshop venue also irons, cutting mats, overlockers and sewing tools for general use.
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We welcome those that have sewn a few garments and can follow a simple pattern.
Please note that those that are less experienced may be a little slower to finish the jeans, and may need to finish at home. All the required skills will be taught in the course.
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Should you prefer to pay for the sewing workshop in monthly instalments, this can be arranged. A 15% deposit is required on booking the retreat. Select the workshop and add it to your cart. Enter the discount code PAYMENTPLAN15 at checkout, which enables you to make the 15% ticket deposit. Once we receive your booking, we will email you with a monthly instalment schedule which will be calculated based on the number of months until the workshop. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for further details.
Location and Directions
The workshop is held at The Learning Centre, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Abbeydale Rd South, Beauchief, Sheffield S7 2QW.
Getting there by train: Dore and Totley train station is a 10min walk from the workshop venue. It’s a flat route along a main road, so it’s an easy walk. Alternatively, a taxi from Sheffield station is around £10-£15.
Getting there by bus: There is a bus stop right next to the venue. The following bus services stop there: 97, 98, 218, 798 and 798a.
Getting there by car: There is free parking onsite and the venue is fully accessible.
