Working with Denim Class at Abakhan Shrewsbury

What’s the fabric of the season? Denim!

Strong, stylish, and endlessly versatile, denim is a wardrobe favourite, but it can sometimes feel tricky to sew. In this exciting hands on class, you’ll discover that with the right tips and techniques, denim becomes a joy to work with.

We’ll explore the different types and weights of denim, learning which ones are best suited to different projects. Along the way you’ll pick up essential skills including accurate cutting and marking, construction techniques, seams and seam finishing, and professional looking topstitching, as well as attaching rivets

And yes…we’ll even take on the dreaded fly-front zipper and break it down into simple, easy steps so you can approach it with confidence.

By the end of the day you’ll leave with a collection of practical samples for future reference, plenty of new skills, and the confidence to start your own denim garment or project using this year’s must-have fabric.

Skill level : Basic sewing machine skills required

What to bring:

• 7” Jeans zipper
• Heavier weight jeans thread ( if unsure please ask the shop)
• 30cm medium weight denim
• 30cm chambray denim

Janome sewing machines will be provided on the day along with a hot drink. You will also receive a 10% discount card to use in-store.

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Tutor : Sheila Jones

I am passionate about sewing and crafting.

I have been involved with sewing and dressmaking for all of my working life and nothing gives me greater pleasure than passing on my knowledge to people who want to learn to sew. I enjoy sewing, dressmaking, all types of craft and especially machine embroidery.

I have been working at the abakhan store in Shrewsbury since it opened its doors in 2018.

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