Have you always wanted to make your own pair of jeans? Or maybe ready-to-wear jeans don’t fit you and you’d really like to make a comfortable pair that fits well? Perhaps you would like the challenge of learning some new sewing techniques?
Choose your pattern. Each has a slightly different style and fit. We like – Closet Core Ginger jeans, Cashmerette Ames jeans or Megan Nielsen Dawn jeans.
Then, choose your fabric. Will you go for a classic denim look, or perhaps something brighter?
And finally, book yourself on our two day workshop where we will guide you step by step as you sew a pair of jeans to be proud of. We know you can do it!
Learn how to sew inset and patch pockets, insert a fly zip, get professional top-stitching, add a waistband and many other techniques that can be used for other sewing projects.
Just think of that amazing sense of achievement once you have made it. You will be sew pleased you did!
You will learn how to:
Measure yourself;
Make fitting alterations;
Cut out the pattern pieces;
Sew patch pockets;
Sew inset pockets;
Insert a fly zip;
Get straight lines when top-stitching;
Add a waistband;
Stitch a buttonhole;
Add a button; and
Apply rivets (optional).
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Suitable for anyone who has sewn garments previously. You will also need to be confident using a sewing machine.
What is included:
Use of our tools and equipment;
Expert instruction;
Maximum of class size of 6 people;
Your own desk with a storage cupboard underneath;
Tea/coffee and biscuits (sewing essentials!);
10% discount on further workshop bookings made whilst attending the workshop;
Free parking (Burghley Street carpark is the nearest).
Materials required:
Pattern
Fabric – we recommend that this is pre-washed as a precaution against possible shrinkage.
Thread – 1 x 100m spool (we recommend a good quality thread such as Gutermann Sew-All)
Top-stitch Thread – 2 x 30m spools (we recommend a good quality thread such as Gutermann Top Stitch)
Iron-on Light-weight Interfacing – 0.5m x 90cm wide
Jeans button
Rivets (optional)
Dressmaker’s tracing paper – we recommend Burda tissue paper, Hemline tracing paper or Swedish tracing paper
Sewing machine with pedal (the pedal frequently gets forgotten!!) – if you need to use one of our machines please let us know and we will have one set up ready for you.
Overlocker (optional)
Tutor:
Leanne de Lima Araujo – Leanne is the owner of Gather ‘N’ Sew. With over 40 years sewing experience, Leanne has been teaching popular workshops for over 10 years. Her family and friends will tell you that when she is not at work, she is on her sewing machine making garments, quilts, soft furnishings, bags and gifts. Leanne has also designed most of the bags, quilts and other items taught in our workshops. Find out more.
Booking information:
How to book:
All workshops must be paid for in full at the time of booking.
Bookings may be made online, over the phone or in the shop and can be made up to 24 hours before the start of the workshop provided there are spaces available.
Due to the limited availability of places and the costs incurred in running a workshop, payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable unless someone can be found to take your place. So, please check your diary carefully before making a booking.
By booking a workshop you agree to all of our terms and conditions.
Cancellations:
In the unfortunate event that you need to cancel a booking, please contact us as soon as possible. Sometimes we have a waiting list and may be able to find someone to replace you.
In the unlikely event that we will need to cancel a workshop due to not having enough attendees to make the workshop viable, staff illness or exceptional circumstances, we will give you at least 24 hours notice via e-mail and offer you a transfer, full refund, or voucher.
If you are running late for a workshop, please ring us to let us know. Unfortunately, if you are more than half an hour late, you will be unable to attend as there won’t be enough time to catch up and it will be disruptive to the other attendees.
Attending the workshop:
Within one week of booking, we will send you a confirmation e-mail. If you don’t receive one, please check your spam/junk folder.
The e-mail will include a full list of materials required, all of which are available to purchase in the shop or from our website. Please contact us ASAP with any queries.
All materials required must be purchased prior to attending the workshop.
For all workshops (apart from Know Your Machine) you will need to know how to use a sewing machine.
To save time we highly recommend that you wind your bobbin and thread your machine at home.
Please arrive a little before the start of the workshop so you can get set up and there is no delay or disruption to other workshop attendees. Admittance to the classroom will only be permitted 15 minutes before the start of the class.
During each workshop you will make the item we have designed and to the dimensions we have specified.
Details of nearby parking facilities are listed on our Visit Us page.
