6 Week Garment Making Course

Learn how to use patterns to make your own clothes in this 6 week sewing class in Edinburgh city centre.



6 x 2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 3 to 6
  £165

Edinburgh
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Craft
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Textiles
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Sewing & Embroidery
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Kid Friendly
Making clothes from scratch opens up huge possibilities in creating clothes that reflect your personality and to make things you can't find anywhere else. Over this 15 hour course spread accross 6 weeks, Jen will teach you the skills to bring new life to your wardrobe with a focus on sustainable sewing.
From the skills of garment making you'll learn about reading patterns, choosing sustainable fabrics and how to put your garment together. This class is a friendly, relaxed environment in which you'll learn how to carry out your own project while also picking up hints and tricks from what others are working on.
You'll gain essential sewing knowledge and practical tips to build your confidence in sewing and using patterns along with how to make a garment from scratch.
Please note: This venue is accessed by stairs and has no lift.


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Knowledge required
Suitable for complete beginners and those returning to sewing who need a refresher.
If you've never used a sewing machine before or would like a refresher, please add the option to arrive 30 minutes before the first class for an introduction to using the machines!
What you'll get
  • A selection of patterns to choose from, or you may wish to bring your own.
  • Paper and tools for copying out patterns.
  • Use of the studio's sewing machines & overlockers
  • Use of equiptment and a selection of habedashery to carry out your projects.
What to bring
  • If you have an idea of a garment you would like to make, bring a pattern for this but I will also have a selection of patterns to choose from!
  • If you already have a fabric in mind for making a garment, you can also bring this along (make sure to pre-wash it first)! However we also will chat through what fabrics may be good options in week 1.
Add-on available for this class
  • Sewing machine induction (+30 mins before class) (£5)
You can add this when you book (optional).
 
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for a hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her or gift for mum.

Location

Abbeymount Studios - 2 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5AN, Scotland

The Studio is well serviced by lots of bus routes: 1, 4, 5, 19, 26, 34, 35, 44, 45, 113, 124, X5, X6, X7. A small car park is available. Abbeymount is an old Victorian building and the studio is accessed by stairs.

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by Jen Byrne
by Jen Byrne

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I am a sustainable fashion designer from Dublin, now based in Edinburgh. I studied Fashion Design in Ireland before coming to Scotland to do a Masters in Sustainable & Ethical Fashion.
My work uses exclusively vintage and reclaimed materials in a bid to showcase the beauty of reuse!
I really enjoy teaching people and sharing in the joy of creating, upcycling and making unique pieces.
Join me in a group session or 1:1 to learn sewing, upcycling, pattern drafting and more!

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