One-Day Sewing Workshop 'Sewing with Knits' Wednesday 27th May 10am-4pm

Want to learn how to sew jersey? This workshop is a great introduction to sewing with this stretchy fabric, using either an ordinary domestic sewing machine or an overlocker.

We'll spend the day learning to sew a simple t-shirt in jersey knits - I'll show you how to do this on the sewing machine and/or the overlocker according to your preference and you'll discover how easy and speedy jersey can be to work with.

This workshop is suitable for improving sewists, ideally you'll need to have a few woven garments under your belt before you sew with jersey.

If you are unsure whether this course would be suitable for you, please do get in touch at info@catkinandscraps.co.uk or pop into the shop for a chat.

The price does not include your sewing pattern or your the fabric. I will have the pattern here for you to buy ahead of time or on the day, and you'll also need to buy your fabric ahead of time and pre-wash it. I would advise you to choose a more stable jersey such as French Terry or other types of sweatshirting unless you already have experience sewing with knits, in which case you could also go for more difficult types like viscose jersey.

This particular pattern is a women's t-shirt that goes up to a size 4XL. If you need a larger size or a men's pattern, please get in touch and I'll source an alternative.

There are a maximum of four spaces so don't wait too long to book your spot!

You'll spend the day in our Making Space, with full use of our Janome computerised sewing machines and overlockers. Tea and coffee is available but you will need to bring your own lunch - or get something during the lunch break, we're right in the town centre!

The Making Space is fairly accessible, but if you have any special requirements as far as access or seating goes please do get in touch and we'll see what we can do. 

You can book your place using this listing or in person at the shop.

We only run these workshops if enough places are filled. If you change your mind or circumstances mean that you can no longer take part, please let us know as soon as possible. You can cancel your booking up to one week before the class is due to start, after that we will only refund you if we are able to fill your place.

If booking online please make sure you provide a telephone number in case of cancellations and an e-mail address so we can send you the information you'll need for the workshop.