Learn to Sew the Thea Trousers - 23rd November

Learn to Make the Thea Trousers 

Elevate your sewing skills by tackling trousers! In this day workshop, Wendy will guide you through the pattern, showing you tips and tricks for getting the right fit and learning new skills such as inserting a zip and button fly as well as back darts and a curved waistband. Learn how to fit trousers to your measurements and troubleshoot common problems when sewing trousers. We will be using the curved patch pockets for this workshop.

If you are booking this workshop for someone else, please leave their name and contact details in the notes at time of booking.

Suitable for: Level 4 - Intermediate

Course Duration: Saturday 23rd November, 10am-4pm

You will learn:

- How to improve your dressmaking skills  

- Learn how to read a pattern

- How to construct a garment  

- How to sew buttonholes

You will need to bring:

Tools needed:

- A sewing machine in good working order. Please note that a sewing machine that has been sat unused for some time will likely need a service to run to its full potential.

- A basic sewing kit, including dressmaking scissors, small scissors, dressmakers’ pins, tape measure, seam ripper, hand sewing needles and safety pins

- A buttonhole foot for your machine

Materials needed:

- Main fabric – see requirements according to size and style: Medium-weight woven fabrics, such as linen, twill, denim, corduroy, triple crêpe, wool suiting.

- Lining fabric for pockets: light- to medium-weight cotton, viscose (rayon), or lining fabric such as cupro (Bemberg).

- 50cm iron on interfacing

- 15cm (6in) closed end zip

- 15mm (⅝in) wide button with shank

- Matching Thread

- The pattern will be included as part of the workshop

 Get 10% off course materials at Truro Fabrics. Please show your booking confirmation at the till to access this discount.

About your tutor:

Wendy is a bespoke dressmaker and costume maker. She studied fashion design and pattern cutting in London back in the 1970’s and also qualified in millinery. She started her career working for a London film and stage costumier, making costumes and has also worked in pattern cutting and size grading for a high street store. Since then, she has been dressmaking and making stage costume, historical costume, bridal and prom wear. Her speciality is working with finer fabrics with focus on detail and fit. You can find out more about Wendy at www.wendypoole.com.

Workshops Class Levels

Level 1:

Complete Beginner
No previous experience required. You will have either never used a sewing machine before or haven’t used one in a long time enough to need to start from scratch. 

Level 2:

Beginner Plus
You’ll know the foundations of machine sewing and will have started to make simple projects such as tote bags or cushions. You are gaining confidence but are still fairly new to sewing.

Level 3:

Improvers 
You are gaining confidence in machine sewing and have maybe started to look at making your own clothes; you might have made a simple garment but are unfamiliar with pattern terminology and usage.

Level 4:

Intermediate 
You have made multiple garments and are growing familiar with pattern terminology as well as multiple techniques in machine sewing.  You are looking to start using trickier fabrics or develop your dressmaking skills. 

Level 5:

Advanced
You are confident using patterns and making garments. You are now looking to develop your skills with fitting and adjusting patterns and garments. You are looking to take your sewing skills to a more technical level. 

Where To Find Us

The Studio is located opposite our shop on Calenick Street. Look for the grey door with the pink signage next to the Moorfield Car Park and PIP Consultation centre. 

Cancellation Policy

Please note that all workshops are paid in full at the time of booking.

In the event that you need to cancel your workshop booking, we ask that you give at least two weeks’ notice.

Workshop fees are only refundable if the place can be resold and a £10 administration fee will be charged.

Places cancelled in less than two weeks prior to the workshop date are non-refundable.

If you cancel less than two weeks before your workshop date but are able to send a lucky friend in your place, no fee will be charged.

In this case, please ensure all details of the new attendee are confirmed with The Studio at Truro Fabrics.

We need a minimum number of students for a class to run. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel a workshop in the event of low numbers, tutor illness, or other unavoidable circumstances. In these rare instances, we will offer you your place on an alternative course or a full refund.

FAQs

Do I need to bring my own sewing machine?

We encourage attendees to bring their own sewing machines as it is best to learn on your own machine. In some circumsatances a machine can be loaned to you if you need one but we would need to know in advance. 

My machine hasn't been used for a long time, can I still use it for a workshop?

Yes you can! But we would advise getting a service beforehand. A machine that has been sat unused for some time may not run to its full potential without one. We are a drop off and collection point for Mid Cornwall Sewing Machines - speak to one of our staff for more information. 

I haven't had a confirmation email for my workshop? 

Sometimes our emails can end up in Spam or Junk folders instead of your Inbox. 

I would like to book a workshop as a gift for someone else, is that possible?

Absolutely! Just leave their name and contact details in the notes when you checkout!

Are your workshops suitable for children and teens?

Not all of our workshops are designed for young people. We do occasionally run classes specifically for children and teens but the majority of our classes are for adults only. If ever in doubt, you can contact us at [email protected] for more information.