Lovely Leggings

Leggings are a versatile garment to be able to make, and work in so may great stretch fabrics. A perfect present for Christmas too,  great for getting cosy on frosty winter day, and easy to customise and personalize with embellishment or patterned stretch fabric.

Our Stretch Fabrics Leggings course is new to us, developed by course leader Susan and new tutor Karine. Learn the specific skill set needed for working with stretch fabrics, including an introduction to the overlocker, and leave with a finished pair of leggings!

The course is £62, for 4 hours with tutor Karine, and the next delivery will be on 25th November. For more info see the site here.

£62.00

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Time: 10:30 - 14:30

Duration Details: 4 hours including half hour lunch break 

 

 

Fashion Antidote Fabric Sale on Brick Lane

Fashion Antidote Fabric Sale

29^th June 1pm – 8.30pm

 Come along to our Brick Lane studio for our one off fabric sale. A mix of fabrics from silks and wools, to cottons and stretch fabrics, linings, zips, trims and buttons, perfect for small projects on a budget, graduates or students.

A great range of dressmaking fabrics in varying lengths from 1 – 6 metres, prices from £3 to £8 per metre.

Our Fabric knowledge course will be running on the same day, so a great course to tie in with the sale!

Fabric knowledge - Choosing Fabrics

The success of garment making depends a great deal on choosing the right fabric. When garment making it is important to choose materials that are fit for their purpose. The fibre content, fabric construction and finishing processes determine the fabric's aesthetic and functional properties. Choosing a fabric with right weight and “handle” and the appropriate quality will ensure that a product will suit the style of the garment and do the job it is intended to do. In this fun and informative course our fabric expert will cover fabric knowledge and show you how to identify and select the right fabrics for your sewing projects. We will also carry out tests on the fabric so you can identify the fibre content. You will a learn how to prepare fabrics for cutting and about the aftercare requirements of the fabrics once the garments are made and worn. There will be lots of fabric samples provided so you will be able to get your hands on a variety of different materials and get a feel of how they work. This workshop will cover: • Fibre content - Natural or manmade • Fabric construction - Woven, knitted or non-woven? • Manufacturing processes • End-use • Maintenance

£40.00

Friday, June 29th, 2012

Time: 1:00 - 20:30

Learn to Sew and Make Tshirts

The Trusty T-Shirt!

Make a t-shirt for every shape and style

Its been reinvented a million times and no wardrobe is complete without it; the t-shirt, an essential fashion item.

Stretch fabrics can be tricky though, and this class teaches you all the adjustments to be made to the machine such as how to adjust the sewing machine, select the correct tension, stitch length, needles and thread. It will introduce you to the overlocker and and how to use it to get the best results when sewing stretch fabrics. You will practice sewing seams and attaching necklines and ribbing, and then cut and make a simple T- shirt. 

We get all shapes sizes, ages and styles in our classes, and the t-shirt is the perfect versatile garment for everyone to learn to make, and to make their own.

If you want to learn to make t-shirts check out the website here to book your place, or call us on 0207 375 3235