This course is designed for those preparing for a fashion course or looking to develop their sewing skills. Equip yourself with some of the sewing skills and techniques that you will need to create your designs with confidence.

Learn essential sewing techniques while making a ‘Hobo’ bag with an inside zip pocket, perfect for carrying your kit. Next, draft a pattern for a pair of cargo shorts and sew them up. If time allows, an additional small bag project can be completed.

Some prior sewing experience is helpful. Please bring a packed lunch.

Materials required:

• HB propelling pencil
• Biro
• Scotch invisible tape
• Tape measure
• Paper scissors
• Fabric scissors
• Pins
• Sewing machine in working order with foot
• Bobbin
• Matching thread
• Spare needles
• 1.25m of fabric for shorts
• Elastic the size of your waist x 3cm wide
• For Boho bag you will need 60cm x 92cm wide/wider, same of lining fabric. Or 1.2m of one fabric. You could also use an old pair of jeans
• 2 x zips 18cm long
• For small drawstring bag, you will need 0.5m fabric or scrap pieces. 60cm x 2.5cm wide bias binding, 1m x 1.5cm drawstring ribbon.
• Thread
• Bobbin