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Sew A T-Shirt

£145.00
£145.00

An introduction to sewing with stretch knit fabrics for those who know how to use a sewing machine and are ready to progress onto reading patterns and sewing knitted garments. During this 5-week course, we will cut out and sew the Easy T-Shirt, or the Wardrobe Builder T-Shirt by Wardrobe by Me patterns for womenswear, or the Henley pattern by Thread Theory for Menswear. Your pattern and all fabric and notions needed are included in the price.

Dates:

  • Week 1: Friday 17th April
  • Week 2: Friday 24th April
  • Week 3: Friday 1st May
  • Week 4: Friday 8th May
  • Week 5: Friday 15th May

Time: 10:00am - 12:00noon

Location: The Flying Bobbins Sewing Cabin, Cheam, Surrey, full details sent on booking.

Skill Level: Beginner garment-maker.  You should be able to wind a bobbin, thread a machine, do a straight stitch, do a back-stitch, follow a seam allowance.

Price: £145 - Includes your T-shirt paper pattern, fabric and T-shirt making kit.

Class Size: 4-6 Adults

A good choice of jersey fabrics will be emailed to you prior to the start of the class so that you can make your selection. These will include stripe, spot and plain marl jerseys.

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About this course

During this 5 week course you will make a simple T-Shirt.  We will be using the Wardrobe by me (womenswear) or Thread Theory Designs (menswear) pattern. These t-shirts are easy to make and will teach you about cutting and sewing knitted fabrics. We will also cover how to thread and use and overlocker.  

Additional Information

Project Details

Womenswear - The WBT T-Shirt or Easy T-Shirt by Wardrobe by Me

Menswear - The Henley Tee by Thread Theory

  • Women's Patterns: 30 - 54 (Bust 76cm - 124cm)
  • Men's Patterns: XS - XL (Chest 34" - 44")

Week 1

  • Choosing a size and cutting out your pattern

Week 2

  • Looking at stitch types
  • Sewing the shoulder seams

Week 3

  • Attaching the neckline
  • Matching stripes

Week 4

  • Inserting the sleeves
  • Side seams

Week 5

  • Exploring hem styles
  • Using a twin needle

What's Included

All equipment, tools and materials will be provided. All you have to do is come along, have fun and learn! You will also receive the paper patterns for the projects made so that you can make them again at home.

Included:

  • 10 hours of sewing tuition divided across 5, 2-hour lessons with a class size of 4 to 6 students.
  • A T-shirt paper sewing pattern of your choice.
  • 1.5m of cotton elastane jersey.
  • 0.5m x shoulder elastic.
  • Gutermann Sew-All thread to match your fabric.
  • Use of all sewing machines and overlockers.
  • Tea, coffee and light refreshments.
  • 10% off all any additional T-Shirt making kits for the duration of the course should you wish to duplicate the project at home.

You Will Learn

  • Learn difference between knitted and woven fabrics
  • How to cut knitted fabric
  • How to use an overlocker
  • How to use a twin needle
  • How to sew knits using a sewing machine
  • How to create a neckband
  • How to insert a T-shirt sleeve
  • How to match stripes
  • How to hem a T-Shirt

Booking Terms

Full payment for the class shall be taken at point of booking to secure your place. Cash payments cannot be accepted for classes.

Minimum Class Size:

The minimum class size for this course is 4 participants.  Should this number not be reached, the class will not be able to run.  Flying Bobbins will strive to find a solution, however, in some cases, classes may have to be cancelled due to low numbers.  You will be kept informed at all times and a full refund will be given for any cancelled courses.

Cancellation Policy:

Should you wish to cancel, please let me know as soon as possible.  Cancellations made less than 3 weeks in advance will be charged at 50%.

Absence:

If you can't make one of the classes, every effort will be made to accommodate you on another class, however this cannot be guaranteed.  No refund will be given for missed classes.

In the unlikely event that the class cannot go ahead due to teacher absence, alternative arrangements will be made and a range of dates will be offered to the class.  A refund for the missed class will be given where no suitable alternative can be arranged.

Illness:

If you feel unwell, please do not attend.  Every effort will be made to find an alternative class so that you can catch up. Video tuition will be provided where available.