Dressmaking – Casual Linen Jacket in a Day – Moved from 2020

Tutor: Claire Humphries

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
All Levels

Typically for a max of 8 people.

Full Day

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With professional seamstress, Claire Humphries as your guide, you will make a simple casual jacket in a day. No pattern involved!

You will draw the pattern directly on to your fabric using Claire’s set of calculations for a small/medium and medium/large version of the jacket. The jacket itself is fully lined, giving a beautifully neat finish plus the added bonus of a chance to use a contrast fabric as a design feature. You may wish to customise it further with patch pockets and a there will be a choice of lengths.

Suggested materials for this project are linen, chambray, crepe, tencel twill, sand washed silk – you choose your own and bring it along according to the materials requirements below. You will need matching thread too and 50cm of woven interfacing. There will be long or short versions of this casual, lose fitting jacket and the option for small/medium or medium/large.

***YOU WILL NEED TO ENSURE YOUR MACHINE IS IN WORKING ORDER IN GOOD TIME BEFORE THE DAY***

Please note there is no materials charge for this workshop as you bring all your own.

Click on the title below to find a list of additional items you’ll need to bring with you.

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

Fabric requirements:

Small/Medium:
Long version: 2.0 m @ 114 cm wide or 1.60 m @ 150 cm wide in both outer fabric and lining
Short version: 1.70 m @114 cm wide or 1.40 m @ 150 cm wide in both outer fabric and lining

Medium/Large
Long version: 2.0 m @ 114 cm wide or wider in both outer fabric and lining
Short version: 1.70 m @ 114 cm wide or wider in both outer fabric and lining



***YOU WILL NEED TO ENSURE YOUR MACHINE IS IN WORKING ORDER IN GOOD TIME BEFORE THE DAY - CHECK YOU HAVE ALL THE RIGHT CABLES & ANY ATTACHMENTS***

Please also bring:

Your sewing machine (including manual and attachments)
General sewing kit
Matching thread

“Obviously highly skilled and experienced, Claire guided us really well. I was a complete beginner and she gave clear instructions and good encouragement. I enjoyed the whole experience , the expertise, the company and the lunch. I will definitely be back.”

– Angela

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