Learn to sew a zero waste cropped shirt
Schedule
Sat Sep 07 2024 at 09:30 am
UTC+01:00Location
169 Alcester Road, B13 8JR Birmingham, United Kingdom | Birmingham, EN
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🗓️Saturday 7th September⏰9.30am - 4.300pm
🎟️https://bit.ly/4ch6gwd
📍169 Alcester Road, Moseley. Birmingham. B13 8JR
Do you want to become more sustainable with your sewing?
Are you looking for ways to use up pieces of fabric and reduce waste?
During our one-day workshop you will learn all about zero waste sewing and make the cropped shirt pattern by Birgitta Helmerson.
This pattern creates an oversized cropped shirt made using Zero Waste Pattern Cutting. It has a dropped shoulder, neck band and button front closure. The length of bodice is easily adjustable to your preference. The width of the garment is variable depending on the fabric width you use. It also comes with 2 simple hack options which you can choose to use atfer the class on another version.
What is zero waste sewing?
ZERO WASTE PATTERN CUTTING is a bit like a puzzle. It is a method of pattern drafting where you design a garment to fit into a specific width and length of fabric leaving no waste during the cutting and sewing process.
These sewing patterns are unique in that they use a PAPERLESS method, meaning that no printing of large pattern pieces is required. Instead of using full scale paper patterns, pattern pieces are instead drawn directly onto the fabric with the help of instructions and small templates.
The size one range requires 90cm of fabric and size two range requires 1m of fabric making this an excellent option to use up leftover pieces of fabric or fabric bolt ends from the g&g shop.
Don't miss this chance to elevate your sewing skills and add a timeless staple to your wardrobe!
In this class you will learn about the concepts and techniques used for zero waste sewing patterns. Some advantages of zero waste sewing are:
1. More flexibility. This method allows for easy changes such as using different fabric widths and making simple fit and design changes yourself. Using patterns that fit into a zero waste square or rectangular block is a very efficient way to work. It means that it is easier to patchwork together remnants or use left over fabrics you already have lying around.
2. An easy way to learn to self draft your own patterns. Working this way will help you to start building a toolbox of skills, and you will learn an alternative method of self drafting your own sewing patterns, which are super easy for beginners to understand.
3. Less fabric and paper waste!
You will learn:
The concept of zero waste sewing
How to draw your pattern pieces directly onto your fabric with the aid of a cutting plan and small templates.
How to sew buttonholes ( you can omit the buttonholes if preferred and just sew on the buttons to create a faux button placket)
How to sew French seams or use the overlocker to finish your seams
How to make the cropped shirt top larger or smaller by choosing a fabric with a wider or narrower width.
⭐️ This is a booking only workshop with limited availability. To join us for this workshop please purchase a ticket via the ticket link https://bit.ly/4ch6gwd⭐️
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Where is it happening?
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