Next Stage Beginner to Improver
Looking to expand your sewing skills while making the most of those much-loved fabric scraps? This Scrap-Busting Sewing course is the perfect opportunity to take your sewing to the next level, whether you’re a next-stage beginner looking to develop your confidence or a more experienced sewist wanting to create a truly unique statement piece.
Over the two days, you’ll learn how to transform your collection of scrap fabrics into a beautiful new geometric fabric using a unique patchwork technique. You’ll then use your newly created fabric to make your chosen project.
Choose Your Project
The Ultimate Scrap-Busting Tote Bag - Perfect for next-stage beginners who haven’t yet ventured into garment making, you’ll create your own geometric scrap fabric before turning it into a practical and stylish tote bag.
Your tote will include a lining and internal pockets, giving you the opportunity to practise a range of useful sewing techniques while creating something you’ll actually use.
For the more experienced sewist, take your scrap fabric to the next level by creating the Berger Waistcoat by Atelier Scammit.
This stylish, lined waistcoat features an open front with no closure, making it the perfect canvas for showcasing your unique scrap-busting fabric. The finished piece will be a real statement garment and a fantastic addition to your handmade wardrobe.
What You’ll Learn
Depending on your chosen project, you’ll develop your skills in:
- Measuring and cutting fabric accurately
- Creating your own fabric using a unique geometric patchwork technique
- Understanding and assembling a sewing pattern
- Pattern marking and fabric cutting techniques
- Constructing accurate seams
- Developing your topstitching skills
- Garment or bag assembly
- Professional finishing techniques
- Working confidently with a variety of fabrics and fabric scraps
What You’ll Need
- A sewing machine in good working order
Please let us know when booking if you need to use one of our machines, as availability is limited.
- A basic sewing kit, including scissors, pins, tape measure and fabric marking tools
- Fabric scraps and any notions required for your chosen project
- Matching thread
A detailed materials list will be emailed to you after booking, with everything you’ll need for your chosen project.
Level - Next Stage Beginner to Improver
This workshop is suitable for anyone who has some sewing experience and has made at least one garment or completed a sewing project before. You should be comfortable with the basics of using a sewing machine and ready to develop your skills further.
If you’re unsure whether the workshop is right for your level, please get in touch before booking.
Tutor - Diane Taylor
Important Information
We carefully plan each workshop to give you the best opportunity to complete your garment during the session. However, sewing speeds vary and some design options may take longer than others. If you don't quite finish during the workshop, we'll ensure you leave feeling confident about completing your garment at home.
A minimum of four participants is required for the workshop to run. If minimum numbers are not reached one week before the workshop date, we will contact you to arrange an alternative date or offer a full refund if rescheduling is not possible.
Why not bring a friend? Book together and receive 10% off both workshop places.
Please read our workshop cancellation policy before booking.
