Learn to Sew Stretch - Sew a cosy jumper

Schedule

Fri Nov 27 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

169 Alcester Road, B13 8JR Birmingham, United Kingdom | Birmingham, EN

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🗓️Friday 27th November 2026
⏰9:30am - 4:00pm
🎟️Book now: https://bit.ly/3Afvygc
📍169 Alcester Road, Moseley. Birmingham. B13 8JR
Do you love making your own clothes but haven't yet tried working with stretchy fabric? Stretchy jersey fabric is so comfy to wear and suitable for lots of different garments so having the skills to tackle this fabric can really widen your project choices and handmade wardrobe!
Choose from the following classic and popular cosy jumper patterns in this workshop, depending on what type of garment you would love wearing the most!
The Tilly and the Buttons Billie Sweater
The Megan Nielsen Jarrah Sweater
You will learn:
Tips for cutting out and finding the grain of the fabric and direction of stretch
How to use a pattern to cut out your fabric
How to sew the garment together using a regular sewing machine - type of stitches and needle
How to use a twin needle
How to stabilise the shoulder seams
How to add a stretch neckband
How to insert a sleeve on the flat
How to use maraflex thread (Optional)
Lots of top tips for sewing with stretchy fabrics
How to attach cuffing for sleeves and hembands (depends on version)
⭐️ This is a booking only workshop with limited availability. To join us for this workshop please purchase a ticket via the ticket https://bit.ly/3Afvygc⭐️
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