This is the perfect place for total beginners learn how to sew!

Throughout the day we will introduce you to the sewing techniques you need to start making clothes and then build up your confidence to use one of our sewing patterns. By the end of the day you will go home wearing something you have made.

What will be included:

• Threading up and using a sewing machine

• Taking your measurements and finding your size

• Choosing the right fabric for the garment you want to make

• Using a sewing pattern

• A full range of sewing techniques

When: Saturday 23rd November 2024, 10am-4pm

Where: Made My Wardrobe Studio, 27 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SA

Who: This course will be taught by Jamilla Ives, Made My Wardrobe’s in-house pattern cutter. Jamilla’s aunty got her her hooked on sewing when she was twelve years old. Since then, she has studied Fashion Atelier at University, been a Technician on the fashion course at the University of Gloucestershire, and she now runs the fashion programme for The Prince’s Foundation. She loves demystifying sewing and pattern cutting for home sewers to give them the creative freedom to sew any design they can imagine.

FAQs

What about lunch?

• We will provide tea, coffee and sweet treats

• If you are visiting Bristol from out of town, we have a handy guide full of top tips here, including lots of cafés and tasty spots nearby for lunch. There is also a lovely green square just outside the studio if you want to bring a packed lunch or we have a spacious kitchen you are welcome to use.

  What is your cancellation policy?

• If you can no longer attend a workshop, please let us know as far in advance as possible. We can usually re-sell your place and give you a 75% refund, but we cannot guarantee this if you cancel at the last minute.