Sewing With Jersey Workshop

Sewing with jersey can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be! This workshop is designed to take the fear out of stretch fabrics by giving you the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to sew beautiful jersey garments. With two different patterns to choose from, you can select the project that best suits your current sewing level. It also makes this workshop ideal for attending with a friend, even if you're at different stages in your sewing journey.

You can choose from two fantastic Tilly and the Buttons patterns:

Pattern Options

• Coco Dress
A perfect introduction to jersey sewing. Ideal for those who are comfortable with woven patterns but want to learn the tricks of sewing stretch fabrics. A simple, stylish and versatile pattern that builds confidence.

• Billie Sweater
A cosy, modern jumper pattern. In this class, you’ll make the jumper version with simple sleeves (not the gathered sleeve option). You’ll learn jersey techniques as well as how to attach ribbing for a clean, professional finish.

If you’re unsure which pattern is right for you, simply chat with us when booking—we’re happy to guide you.

Your day will begin with a discussion of your chosen pattern, how to measure yourself correctly, and how to select the right size. From there, you’ll trace your pattern, pin it to your fabric, transfer markings, and cut your pieces. After a short 30-minute lunch break, you’ll move on to sewing, where you’ll be guided through the specific construction steps for your garment—whether that involves facings, pockets, cuffs, ribbing, or sleeves.

What You’ll Learn

(Depending on the pattern you choose)

• Choosing the correct size for your body
• Drafting simple pattern adjustments
• Altering pattern length
• Cutting out your fabric accurately
• Transferring pattern markings
• Pattern matching
• Which needles and stitches to use for jersey
• Hemming techniques
• Pocket placement
• Applying cuffs
• Working with ribbing
• Inserting sleeves

What You’ll Need to Bring

• A sewing machine, threaded and in good working order
• If you need to use one of ours, please let us know at the time of booking—machines are limited.
• Basic sewing kit
• Fabric and notions for your chosen pattern, in your selected size and length
• A detailed checklist will be emailed to you after booking.

Level

Next Stage Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced
You must have basic sewing experience or have completed our Beginners Sewing Class.

Duration

10am – 5pm, including a 30-minute lunch break.

Tutor

Angela Best or Diane Taylor
Read more about your teacher HERE.

Additional Information

We aim to complete garments within the workshop time, but this is not always possible. If you don’t finish, we’ll ensure you leave feeling confident in how to complete your project at home.

A minimum of 4 participants is required for the workshop to run. If this number isn’t reached one week beforehand, we will offer an alternative date or a full refund if rescheduling isn’t possible.

Bring a friend and receive 10% off both bookings with the code Twotogether.

Please read our Workshop Cancellation Policy before booking.

Testimonial

“I attended the Jersey workshop yesterday (Christmas present from my son and his partner) and I came away walking on air. I’ve been sewing all my life but had recently lost confidence due to a lot of failures. I learned so much from Angela, our fabulously knowledgeable tutor, who taught us how to adjust a pattern for made-to-measure and how to handle and respect different types of fabrics. I ended up with the tunic dress in the photograph using the Tilly and the Buttons Coco pattern. I was pushed for time at the end so it could do with an iron, but I am absolutely delighted with the outcome and will certainly be on the lookout for other courses run by Make!”