Sew a Spring Jacket (ASC875)

Make it a perfect fit! Learn to make a made to measure jacket ready for spring. Bring an easy jacket pattern and a fabric of your choice to create your wearable masterpiece and add to your capsule wardrobe on this one-day course.

What will you learn on this course?

During the course participants will

• Learn how to sew a jacket from a pattern
• Understand the fittings techniques used in sewing.
• Continue to develop knowledge, precision and accuracy in sewing.

A full health and safety briefing and hand-outs will be given at the beginning of the workshop. The tutor will give a small introduction about the class content and will give a step by step demonstration.

After each step is demonstrated, the attendees are encouraged to sew that individual step alone. However, those who require additional support will be assisted by the tutor as and when questions or problem arise. Support will then be given as and when the attendee needs it.

At the end of the course, you will have developed skills to make your own jacket from a pattern.

Who is this course for?

This one-day course is suitable for adults aged 18+ years. We suggest that participants have some previous sewing skills, and is open to beginners and improvers.

At the heart of MAC is a focus on accessibility and inclusion. Participants will need to be able to control a sewing machine, use pins, scissors and an iron. Dexterity in hands essential. The course requires sitting at a machine or leaning over a table to cut fabric. Please contact us to discuss your specific access needs. The room is wheelchair accessible. A support worker or carer may assist; carers must book a complimentary ticket if attending to provide support.

Do you need to bring anything?

A selection of essential sewing equipment will be provided.

Please bring in one of the patterns detailed below and fabric of your choice.

We encourage you to bring your own sewing kit consisting of hand sewing needles, thread, tape measure, stitch ripper, pins, scissors (large and small), pens, pencils, ruler, tailors chalk.

If you own a sewing machine and prefer to use it you can have it PAT tested for a cost of £5 and bring it in to use during class. Please pay at Sales and Information prior to your course and testing will take place at the start of the first class.

Are there any additional costs?

Participants will need to provide:

1 of the following jacket pattern options:

• Jessie Coatigan Sewing Pattern - Sew Over It
• Butterick Sewing Pattern 6107 | 1013611 | Minerva
• Simplicity Pattern 8218 Misses' Easy-to-Sew Jackets and Vest, Paper, White, 22 x 15 x 1 cm : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen
• Butterick Patterns 6250, Misses Jacket,Coat and Wrap,Sizes (16-18) (20-22) (24-26), Multi-Colour, ZZ (LRG-XLG-XXL) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

• Fabric (*see the back of the pattern envelope for amounts)
• Fusible interlining (Vilene)
• Fastenings - concealed or open plastic zip or buttons, etc.

Who teaches this course?

Sian Riley