Men's Waistcoat
Sat 7- Sun 8 Mar - Make a stylish waistcoat for yourself or the man in your life!
Course Description
This is a two-day course, 10:00-17:00 on both Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March. If you don't live nearby it would make a great sewing retreat! Experience Level Intermediate – You are pretty confident on a machine, can manage seam allowances, and have made a few garments Materials You'll need to provide: - Silky lining fabric e.g. satin, lightweight brocade, taffeta etc - Feature fabric for the front e.g. Cotton, denim, brocades, heavier weight fabric - 4x 1 inch buttons - Any trimmings you want to include If you are unsure, give me a call or there is a great fabric shop just down the road from The Workroom that stocks all you need, so your tutor can help with your choices during the course I will provide (included in the course fee) - A buckle for the back - All threads, trial scraps etc
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More Information
Location This course will be taught at The Workroom – located at 6A Fore Street in the centre of Brixham. This is my custom-designed sewing studio, with huge amounts of space for us to spread out and enjoy sewing. There’s an enormous cutting table, plenty of easy-to-use sewing machines, comfy sofas for hand sewing and chatting, a sumptuous dressing room, mannequins, haberdashery and loads more. Tutor You’ll be taught by me – Andrew Britton Course size This course is taught for a maximum of 4 people. If there are less than 2 people booked then it may be cancelled or rearranged. Timings Details of timings for this course are listed above. Please try to be on time! Everyone learns at their own pace. If you haven't quite finished your creation at the end of the course, it doesn't matter. I will give you instruction on how you can complete it at home, or you are welcome to come along to the next 'Bitch and Stich' class free of charge where I will help you finish. What to wear If you are making clothing then remember you are likely to need to try it on! It is helpful if you wear a vest top / tight t-shirt and leggings. Getting here The Workroom is located in the centre of Brixham. The closest long-stay parking is Harbour car park, a short half-mile walk along the harbourside and high street. The bus stop is just outside our property and has regular services across Torbay, including to the park and ride. There is also a taxi rank and the town centre short stay car park just outside. Equipment All equipment is provided. If you would prefer to bring your own sewing machine you are welcome to do so, but only if you are confident in its use - I can't teach you how to use and fix it! Experience Please note the experience level for this course. If you do not have this experience then you may struggle and not keep up with the course. Food & Drink Help yourself to tea, coffee and biscuits from the kitchen. Lunch isn’t provided, but we're in the heart of Brixham, and there are loads of cafes, supermarkets and delis for you to try out or bring a packed lunch. Terms, Conditions & Policies All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Cancellations Once you have made a booking, you can only cancel in line with our cancellation policy. Accessibility The Workroom is up a flight of steps. If you have particular needs, get in touch so I can suggest the most suitable arrangements for you.
Contact Details
6a Fore Street, Brixham, UK
info@theworkroombrixham.com