Description
Join us at The Fabric Boutique for a relaxed, confidence-boosting trouser-making workshop, where we’ll be sewing the “Rose” trousers by Made by Rae (#mbrrose). The workshop is 7 hours long.
Led by experienced sewing teacher Emma Smith, the course is designed to build confidence and skills at a steady supportive pace. Emma has been teaching for many years and is known for her patient attentive approach. There’s plenty of guidance and time to ask questions along the way.
This workshop is best suited to confident beginners and intermediate sewers who are happy using a sewing machine and following a pattern, and would like to build their skills while creating a beautifully wearable garment*.
Rose is a lovely, everyday design featuring a flattering high waist, slash pockets (because pockets matter!) and a softly pleated front. The back waist is elasticated for comfort and style, and the pattern offers plenty of choice — three trouser lengths and several pleat options, so you can really make them your own with the help of the tutor.
Sizes are from 67 cm/26.5 inch Waist - 88 cm/34.5 inch Hip (XXS) through to 130 cm/51 inch Waist - 150 cm/59 inch Hip (Size 5).
The Rose pattern is included in the cost of the workshop - this lovely printed pattern includes a complete instructions booklet and full-sized pattern pages packaged in a beautiful full-colour coated cardstock envelope for easy storage. You’ll be guided through the construction step by step by Emma, with plenty of support along the way. This session is all about learning, tweaking and understanding fit, so you leave with trousers you genuinely love to wear.
We recommend a light to medium weight woven fabric, such as a viscose-linen blend, chambray, cotton sateen, cotton or stretch twill. If you’d like help choosing fabric, just let us know - we’re always happy to point you in the right direction😊 You’re also very welcome to arrive 30 minutes early on the day to choose and purchase fabric in the shop.
The workshop takes place on Thursday 12th February 9.30am - 5.00pm.
There will be a 1/2 break for lunch.
A friendly, supportive day of sewing, fitting and finishing…and hopefully the start of many pairs of handmade trousers to come.
NB, this class is not suitable for complete beginners. You must be familiar with a sewing machine and have used one before. If for a complete beginner and are looking embark on your sewing journey, we suggest you start with the “Complete Beginner - learn how to use a sewing machine” workshop.
*most participants do complete their projects during the workshop. However, as everyone works at their own pace, completion can vary. Any remaining steps will be clearly explained so you can confidently finish your piece at home.
What do I need to bring?
- A sewing kit with the essentials - small scissors, large scissors, pins/clips, hand sewing needles, fabric marking implement, a seam ripper. Should you require any notions or haberdashery, you can purchase from The Fabric Boutique shop. Attendees of sewing classes receive 10% off shop purchases if spending over £25 on the day of the class.
- Materials for your garment.
You can bring your own as listed below, or you can buy from the shop - Don’t forget, you get 10% off if you spend over £25. If you wish to purchase your supplies from us, please arrive at least 1/2 hour before the class so that you can start on time. You will require the following…
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- Up to 2.3 Metres of woven fabric, such as cotton, cotton blends, linen, linen blends. Please see the pattern photo for exact quantity as per your size.
- Thread – Gutermann please, as this is what I use in our Sewing Studio machines
- 19mm wide elastic - Please see the pattern photo for exact quantity as per your size.
- 40cm of H180 Vlieseline interfacing
- We recommend that you bring a notebook. It’s handy to make notes on various aspects of the class that you can refer to once you’re in the comfort of your own home.
- You may also wish to bring a water bottle.
Tea, coffee and biscuits/cake is supplied – sewing is so much smoother with refreshments!
The sewing studio has Janome 5060QDC sewing machines, over lockers, ironing boards and irons.
There will be 5 to 6 people in each class so that each person can get the attention they require.
The studio is located within The Fabric Boutique at 5 Rushtons Yard, Ashby de la Zouch, so should you choose to purchase any haberdashery, fabric, notions etc, you can easily pop into the shop. Please be advised that the studio is up a flight of stairs. Parking is available next to The Fabric Boutique in Rushtons Yard Carpark. Please be advised there is a maximum of 3 hours parking and there is a charge. There is a long stay carpark a short walk from the shop on South Street – also subject to charges.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the class so that we can start on time.
Pre booking is essential as places are limited. You can book via my website or please call into the shop. I’m afraid places can’t be reserved without payment.
Terms and conditions
Please note that by reserving a place on a Sewing Studio class/workshop, you will be agreeing to the following terms and conditions.
- Places on classes are reserved once payment has been made
- Payment is required in full at the time of booking
- The Fabric Boutique gift cards are redeemable, with payment in part or full for classes
- Bookings will be subject to the cancellation policy
- Classes will only run if there are sufficient numbers. A minimum of 3 places must be booked in order for the class to take place
- Classes are for individuals aged 18 and over
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Should unforeseen circumstances arise or if minimum numbers of three have not been reached, The Fabric Boutique may need to cancel the class. In such circumstances, a full refund will be given
Should you require to cancel for any reason the following applies;
- If you cancel up to 14 days before the date of the class, a full refund will be given. Alternatively, you may wish to transfer payment to another date (subject to availability)
- Unfortunately, if you cancel with less than 14 days before the date of the class, a refund will not be given
- Should a refund be eligible, it will be issued immediately. Please allow up to a week for the money to appear back in your bank account