Garment Making 3-Week Course Ages 13-17 [August 2021]

Always wanted to learn how to make your own clothes but not sure where to start? This 3-week course is for you! 

Introducing our new Teen’s Garment making course over the three two-hour sessions, our tutor Sarah will be on hand with an introduction to sewing and expert guidance as you create a garment from our two available patterns. 

Pattern #1: Using stretch jersey you can make a baseball-t style shirt with raglan sleeves, mixing classic or contrasting colours.

Pattern #2: Using jersey or fleece you can make your own super comfy jogging bottoms

The course takes place at our new pop up in Stretford Mall on the following dates:

Weds 4th Aug, 3:30 – 5:30pm
Weds 11th Aug, 3:30 – 5:30pm
Weds 18th Aug, 3:30 – 5:30pm

This is a mixed-ability class, so you’ll learn at your own pace. Starting with an introduction to sewing with a pass your sewing machine driving test workshop. 

Skills: Using a pattern, understanding pattern instructions, constructing a garment, making adjustments for fit.

Level: This course is for those aged between 13-17 years old, Beginner, Intermediate.

Bring: We will have a selection of fabrics and elastics to buy on the day however if you want to bring your own fabrics you will need:

T-shirt: 1.5-2 metres of knit fabric. Light to medium weight cotton jersey is recommended.

Joggers: 2 metres of knit fabric. Medium weight jersey or french terry (stretch towelling) is recommended. 3cm wide elastic for the waist (length is your waist measurement)

All equipment will be provided, including sewing machines, overlockers, irons etc.

Credit: Patterns created by Brindille & Twig

*PLEASE NOTE: As a small not-for-profit cooperative, our time and resources are always stretched to the max. In the event that a workshop is at less than 50% capacity, we will need to reschedule it. If this happens, you’ll be given as much notice as possible and your booking can be transferred to a future date or refunded. Please refer to our cancellation policy for terms and conditions. We hope you understand and thank you for your support.