Tilly & the Buttons

LEARN TO SEW 3: MAKE A SKIRT WORKSHOP DATE: Saturday 11 July 2015 TIME: 10.00am ? 5.00pm TEACHER: Zoe Edwards of So Zo? PRICE: ?135 (includes a goodie bag, drinks and a signed copy of Love at First Stitch) * BOOK THROUGH OUR ONLINE SHOP - shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/collections/workshops * WHO IS IT FOR? If you know how to use a sewing machine, have made a couple of simple projects (such as pyjamas, Miette skirt, cushions or bags), this workshop is the perfect next step into the wonderful world of dressmaking. It?s also great for quilters who are confident using a sewing machine but need a bit of help to start making clothes. If you haven?t sewn anything before, you will need to take our Make Friends with a Sewing Machine workshop first, followed by our Make Pyjamas workshop (or a couple of other practise projects) so you?re up to speed. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Take accurate measurements and understand sewing pattern sizing How to make a cute A-line mini skirt using the Delphine pattern in Tilly?s book, Love at First Stitch Constructing a waistband with a facing Techniques for inserting an invisible zip How to finish seams on your sewing machine using zigzag stitch WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING ALONG? 1m (x 150cm wide) or 1.3m (x 115cm wide) of medium- to heavy-weight fabric with body to hold the shape of the skirt, eg. denim, gabardine, canvas, drill or upholstery fabric (take a look at the right-hand column of the blog for a list of lovely fabric shops) 22cm (9in) invisible zip in a matching colour We?ll provide thread, interfacing, tools and sewing machines for you to use. You?ll also get a goodie bag to take away with you, including a signed copy of Tilly?s bestselling book, Love at First Stitch (if you've already got the book, bring it along with you and we'll give you a pattern of your choice instead). At the end of the class we?ll toast your new skills with a celebratory drink! Please note: It?s a good idea to wash, dry and iron the fabric before the workshop in case it shrinks. The skirt pattern goes up to 97cm (38in) waist and 120cm (47in) hips ? if you need a larger size please let us know before booking. WHO IS THE TEACHER? Zoe Edwards is the author of the sewing blog So Zo? Having graduated with a degree in Fashion Design, Zoe went on to work in the fashion industry in various roles. The distaste she developed for mass-produced clothing and production practices fuelled her growing passion for creating her own clothing by hand and she set up a now successful sewing blog that has an emphasis on sewing sustainably with style. Currently she teaches sewing, dressmaking and refashioning skills, develops her own sewing patterns and runs a regular contemporary craft market called Brighton Craftaganza. She's also the creator of the popular online challenges called Me-Made-May, which ask sewers/knitters/crocheters/refashioners to wear their hand-created clothing every day for a month with the aim of encouraging people to bring the DIY and handmade ethos into their everyday lives.

LEARN TO SEW 2: MAKE PYJAMAS WORKSHOP DATE: Saturday 18 July 2015 TIME: 11.00am - 5.00pm TEACHER: Zoe Edwards of So Zo? PRICE: ?115 (includes a goodie bag, drink and signed copy of Tilly's book Love at First Stitch) * BOOK THROUGH OUR ONLINE SHOP - shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/collections/workshops * WHO IS IT FOR? If you want to start making your own clothes, this workshop offers the perfect introduction with an easy-peasy pyjama bottoms project using the Margot sewing pattern. You?ll need to be able to use a sewing machine first ? this is a great follow on class from our Make Friends With a Sewing Machine workshop. WHAT WILL I LEARN? How to start using sewing patterns and read their markings Techniques for cutting out fabric accurately The basics of clothing construction ? including pinning, stitching seams and pressing How to sew pyjama bottoms, including drawstring and hem WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING ALONG? 2.5m of light- to medium-weight cotton fabric, eg. lawn, shirting, double gauze or quilting cotton (take a look at the right-hand column of the blog for a list of lovely fabric shops) We?ll provide thread, tools and a sewing machine for you to use on the day. You?ll also get a goodie bag to take away with you, including a signed copy of Tilly?s book, Love at First Stitch. At the end of the class we?ll celebrate your pyjama-making prowess with a drink! Please note: It?s a good idea to wash, dry and iron the fabric before the workshop in case it shrinks. The pyjama pattern goes up to 120cm (47in) hips ? if you need a larger size please let us know before booking. WHO IS THE TEACHER? Zoe Edwards is the author of the sewing blog So Zo? Having graduated with a degree in Fashion Design, Zoe went on to work in the fashion industry in various roles. The distaste she developed for mass-produced clothing and production practices fuelled her growing passion for creating her own clothing by hand and she set up a now successful sewing blog that has an emphasis on sewing sustainably with style. Currently she teaches sewing, dressmaking and refashioning skills, develops her own sewing patterns and runs a regular contemporary craft market called Brighton Craftaganza. She's also the creator of the popular online challenges called Me-Made-May, which ask sewers/knitters/crocheters/refashioners to wear their hand-created clothing every day for a month with the aim of encouraging people to bring the DIY and handmade ethos into their everyday lives.

DATE: Saturday 11 July 2015 TIME: 10.00am ? 5.00pm TEACHER: Zoe Edwards of So Zo? PRICE: ?135 (includes a goodie bag, drinks and a signed copy of Love at First Stitch) BOOK THROUGH OUR ONLINE SHOP: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com WHO IS IT FOR? If you know how to use a sewing machine, have made a couple of simple projects (such as pyjamas, Miette skirt, cushions or bags), this workshop is the perfect next step into the wonderful world of dressmaking. It?s also great for quilters who are confident using a sewing machine but need a bit of help to start making clothes. If you haven?t sewn anything before, you will need to take our Make Friends with a Sewing Machine workshop first, followed by our Make Pyjamas workshop (or a couple of other practise projects) so you?re up to speed. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Take accurate measurements and understand sewing pattern sizing How to make a cute A-line mini skirt using the Delphine pattern in Tilly?s book, Love at First Stitch Constructing a waistband with a facing Techniques for inserting an invisible zip How to finish seams on your sewing machine using zigzag stitch WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING ALONG? 1m (x 150cm wide) or 1.3m (x 115cm wide) of medium- to heavy-weight fabric with body to hold the shape of the skirt, eg. denim, gabardine, canvas, drill or upholstery fabric (take a look at the right-hand column of the blog for a list of lovely fabric shops) 22cm (9in) invisible zip in a matching colour We?ll provide thread, interfacing, tools and sewing machines for you to use. You?ll also get a goodie bag to take away with you, including a signed copy of Tilly?s bestselling book, Love at First Stitch (if you've already got the book, bring it along with you and we'll give you a pattern of your choice instead). At the end of the class we?ll toast your new skills with a celebratory drink! Please note: It?s a good idea to wash, dry and iron the fabric before the workshop in case it shrinks. The skirt pattern goes up to 97cm (38in) waist and 120cm (47in) hips ? if you need a larger size please let us know before booking. WHO IS THE TEACHER? Zoe Edwards is the author of the sewing blog So Zo? Having graduated with a degree in Fashion Design, Zoe went on to work in the fashion industry in various roles. The distaste she developed for mass-produced clothing and production practices fuelled her growing passion for creating her own clothing by hand and she set up a now successful sewing blog that has an emphasis on sewing sustainably with style. Currently she teaches sewing, dressmaking and refashioning skills, develops her own sewing patterns and runs a regular contemporary craft market called Brighton Craftaganza. She's also the creator of the popular online challenges called Me-Made-May, which ask sewers/knitters/crocheters/refashioners to wear their hand-created clothing every day for a month with the aim of encouraging people to bring the DIY and handmade ethos into their everyday lives.

DATE: Saturday 18 July 2015 TIME: 11.00am - 5.00pm TEACHER: Zoe Edwards of So Zo? PRICE: ?115 (includes a goodie bag, drink and signed copy of Tilly's book Love at First Stitch) BOOK THROUGH OUR ONLINE SHOP: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com WHO IS IT FOR? If you want to start making your own clothes, this workshop offers the perfect introduction with an easy-peasy pyjama bottoms project using the Margot sewing pattern. You?ll need to be able to use a sewing machine first ? this is a great follow on class from our Make Friends With a Sewing Machine workshop. WHAT WILL I LEARN? How to start using sewing patterns and read their markings Techniques for cutting out fabric accurately The basics of clothing construction ? including pinning, stitching seams and pressing How to sew pyjama bottoms, including drawstring and hem WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING ALONG? 2.5m of light- to medium-weight cotton fabric, eg. lawn, shirting, double gauze or quilting cotton (take a look at the right-hand column of the blog for a list of lovely fabric shops) We?ll provide thread, tools and a sewing machine for you to use on the day. You?ll also get a goodie bag to take away with you, including a signed copy of Tilly?s book, Love at First Stitch. At the end of the class we?ll celebrate your pyjama-making prowess with a drink! Please note: It?s a good idea to wash, dry and iron the fabric before the workshop in case it shrinks. The pyjama pattern goes up to 120cm (47in) hips ? if you need a larger size please let us know before booking. WHO IS THE TEACHER? Zoe Edwards is the author of the sewing blog So Zo? Having graduated with a degree in Fashion Design, Zoe went on to work in the fashion industry in various roles. The distaste she developed for mass-produced clothing and production practices fuelled her growing passion for creating her own clothing by hand and she set up a now successful sewing blog that has an emphasis on sewing sustainably with style. Currently she teaches sewing, dressmaking and refashioning skills, develops her own sewing patterns and runs a regular contemporary craft market called Brighton Craftaganza. She's also the creator of the popular online challenges called Me-Made-May, which ask sewers/knitters/crocheters/refashioners to wear their hand-created clothing every day for a month with the aim of encouraging people to bring the DIY and handmade ethos into their everyday lives.

DATE: Wednesday 15 July 2015 TIME: 6.45pm - 9.30pm TEACHER: Tilly Walnes of Tilly and the Buttons PRICE: ?55 (includes a goodie bag and celebratory drink) BOOK THROUGH OUR ONLINE SHOP: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com WHO IS IT FOR? This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to start using a sewing machine for the first time, or who hasn?t sewn in a while and needs a refresher. "Tops any previous class I've been to by miles... highly recommended" - Kate WHAT WILL I LEARN? How to set up and thread a sewing machine Getting to grips with stitching ? tips for straight lines, curves and corners Sew a simple scarf to tie around your head, neck or bag Tips on getting into sewing ? easy project ideas, essential tools and how to choose a sewing machine WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING ALONG? No need to bring anything with you, we?ll provide tools and sewing machines for you to use, plus fabric and thread to make your scarf. You?ll also get a goodie bag to take away with you, and at the end of the class we?ll toast your new sewing skills with a drink! WHO IS THE TEACHER? Tilly Walnes is a DIY dressmaker, sewing pattern designer, teacher, author of book Love at First Stitch, and the founder of popular sewing blog www.tillyandthebuttons.com. She creates easy-to-use step-by-step guides to sewing your own clothes for modern makers. Tilly has ten years? experience working in training and education, and loves to help people discover the joy of dressmaking. Tilly has been featured in the likes of The Guardian and The New York Times, been named "sewing's new star" by Mollie Makes and ?Best for DIY Fashion? by Channel 4, and has sewn on telly in BBC2?s The Great British Sewing Bee.

Learn how to sew and make your own clothes with fantastic teachers, in a bright and inspiring studio-with-a-view. Offering workshops that are perfect for anyone who wants to start using a sewing machine for the first time, or who hasn?t sewn in a while and needs a refresher. Please see our website http://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/collections/workshops for more information on the classes available or email [email protected].