TUESDAY EVENINGS
 
2nd, 9th, 16th December. TWO WEEK BREAK. 6th, 13th, 20th January 2026.
 
 
Times - 19.30 - 21.30 - you are welome to arrive to set up from 19.15. 
Location – 13 Blundells Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG30 4TR – please follow signs upon arrival andmake your way to the rear of the house and the sewing workshop
Costs – £160 for the full six week block
 
 
The equipment you will be expected to bring each week is listed in the course details below; whichever fabric you decide on (I can provide fabric at £15 per meter if required), please ensure it is washed and dried however you intend to wash and dry the finished garments (in my house, that’s a40 wash and a tumble dry!) so that any shrinkage occurs before all your hard work!
Good fabric shops are listed here, if you need help, send me a link to something you’re thinking of buying, or, if you email the company, feel free to send them these requirements as they will then be able to help you further: Hazel and Blue (you can use Anna10 for 10% off) Little Legs Fabric UK Fabrics online  (not so much for this sort of fabrics, but good for more outdoorsy things) (AnnabelsewsV21 for 10% off) UK Stretch Fabrics Rockstar Fabrics (AnnabelSews for 10% off)
Below is the syllabus but you will be working on your own project so tutorage will be based on your requirements and prior knowledge. At the bottom of the page is the equipment you will be expected to bring each week.
 
Required equipment:
 
All Weeks – sewing machine, sewing machine instruction manual(s), overlocker (optional), threads, bobbins, scrap fabric
 
Week One  and Two – Trousers – 
 
You will have the choice of either leggings or pyjama style trousers. I will provide the pattern (please let me know after booking which you would prefer).
 
Required Haberdashery – suitable fabric for your trousers. 
 
Leggings: cotton lycra, cotton jersey (2m)
Woven trousers: cotton, linen, chambray (3m)
 
Week Three to Six – Your choice
 
Required Haberdashery  - pattern of your choice and suitable fabric
 
Recommended patterns: 
 
Waves and Wild – Stephanotis, Hot Coffee
 
Sinclair Patterns – Harper, Valley, Linnea
Deer and Doe – Melilot, Arum, Chardon
 
Helens Closet – Ashton, Orchard, March, Cassidy
 
I’d much rather you made something you want to wear, than what I tell you to. Feel free to email me with a picture/ description of what you would like, and I’ll help you find the perfect pattern.