Description
November 22nd 9.30am - 4.30pm and 23rd 9.30am - 3.30pm
13 hours
Learn to sew our popular Arbre Coat in a weekend.
The Arbre coat pattern has two length options - view A is the short version which finishes at the hip and view B is the long version and finishes mid calf. You also have the option to choose between fastening the front opening with press studs, or to secure the wrap front with a tie belt. The Arbre coat pattern is unlined, and we also have a lining add-on pattern available but the class will only cover the bias bound version. If you would like to make the lined version, you may not finish. Please email for more information if you would like to line it.
The pattern is included in the price of the class. If you already have the pattern we can refund the price of the pattern.
Please contact us if you would like to pay in instalments and we can discuss options.
Who is the class for?
This is an advanced beginner pattern but some basic skills on a sewing machine are preferable.
What will you learn?
- Taking simple measurements
- Determine what size you need to make, including what cup size
- Use a cutting layout to cut out your fabric
- Transfer pattern markings to fabric
- Sew darts (D cup)
- Sew inseam pockets
- Bind seams
- Attach a facing
- Stitch in the ditch
- Sewing a raglan sleeve
- Working with thicker fabrics including wool.
- Pressing
What will you need?
- Your chosen fabric (check table below for amount). We recommend prewashing your fabric to ensure your finished garment doesn't shrink the first time you wash
- Iron-on interfacing
- Thread
- 20-30mm (3/4 - 1/14") diameter press studs: view A x4, view B x5 optional
- 18mm (3/4") wide pre-made bias binding or 30mm (11/2") wide bias cut fabric for finishing seams
- Pocket fabric
What is included?
- Use of our sewing machines and overlockers
- Use of a number of high cutting tables
- Use of any equipment you might need
Class size
6
Teacher
Naomi Bancroft
Naomi has been crafting since she was very young. With a grandmother who was a dressmaker, she learnt to sew and knit from a young age. But it was many years later that she rediscovered the joy of sewing when she took up quilting, although it was dressmaking that was to become her true passion. Naomi trained as a teacher and after many years, pursued a diploma in Fashion and Dressmaking with City and Guilds. She has taught sewing and knitting in a number of settings around Brighton. Naomi is a prolific sewer, creating clothes to fit her body and give her the body confidence that ready to wear cannot. She enjoys pattern cutting and creating her own bespoke designs.
Please read our cancellation policy
Refreshments
Tea, coffee and biscuits/snacks will be available throughout the class. We recommend that you bring lunch with you as there are not many options to purchase lunch nearby.
We have a kitchen with a fridge and microwave here at the studio.
Photography
Photographs are sometimes taken during the class for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.
About Our Studio
Our Sewing classes are all held in our spacious sewing studio in Brighton & Hove. Our Sewing studio is easily accessible by train (nearest station Fishersgate) or bus from Brighton. We also have parking on site.
Accessibility
Our studio is only accessible by stairs.
For those who wish to purchase fabric on the day, we offer a 10% discount. If you would like to order your fabric before the class, please email us for a discount code.
If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact us
