ONLINE Learn to Sew: Crossback Apron - Fri 17th March 2023 at 10am
SKU:
PC1703aa12
£32.00
£32.00
per item
If you wish to take part but are unable to attend the workshop demo live, please select the recording only option below.
All students will be given access to watch our video playback service of this workshop for 60 days.
Although primarily designed for adults, we will happily accept bookings from students aged 14+ on this class. Please let us know in the notes field when booking if you are under 18.
2 available
Tutor: Peter Cant
Fri 17th March 10am - 11:30am
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop is designed for anyone who wants to understand the basics of sewing and making simple garments. You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching this online demonstration – it is a time to watch, ask and learn.
Workshop details
In this fun and fuss-free workshop, Pete will take a simple and easy to follow approach to making an apron. This project will cover various transferable techniques which are essential to making clothes, giving you the confidence to approach more complex garments in the future.
Pete will provide a pattern to work from as well as a complete walk through of the process, starting with fabric choice and cutting the fabric, covering all the techniques required to construct and attach the straps and loops, and how to strengthen their join. The application of bias binding, creating a felled seam, and applying a patch pocket will all be demonstrated, as well as cutting fabric on the bias and using fusible interfacing.
We'll end with a demo of everything you need to finish off your crossback apron, including top stitching and anchoring/reinforcing handles.
Specific skills you will learn at the workshop
Equipment & materials list
Materials are not included in the course fee. All the materials and equipment you will need are listed below.
Links to suppliers
Pins can be purchased from almost any haberdashery or fabric store and can be found quite cheaply on Amazon and eBay. I would recommend any that are labelled long or large dressmakers pins as I find the shorter ones a little fiddly, but this is mainly because I have large hands.
Fabric scissors are also readily available at most haberdashers. If you do not already have specific fabric scissors, I would recommend Friskars (yes, the orange handled ones that everyone has!) They are reasonably priced, lightweight, reliable and have easy sharpening options available. They are also available in a variety of sizes to suit all hand sizes.
Fabric and thread can be purchased all over the place at hobby stores and haberdashers, here are a couple of online resources Pete uses frequently:
Additional Information
All Ardington ONLINE classes and talks are accompanied by their own online blackboard. Helpful and easy to use, they enable students and tutors to share resources, ideas and photos with each other – just as you would in a classroom environment.
Pete will offer personalised critique / feedback via the blackboard for any work uploaded by students within thirty days of the class ending. You will be sent the link to access your blackboard in the week before your class begins and will have access for at least sixty days after the class ends.
After the live session has finished on Zoom, we will share the link to view the recording on the blackboard. You can watch the recording as many times as you like for sixty days.
We suggest that you do not buy any specialist materials more than one week in advance as, occasionally, a class may be cancelled due to low enrolment.
Fri 17th March 10am - 11:30am
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop is designed for anyone who wants to understand the basics of sewing and making simple garments. You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching this online demonstration – it is a time to watch, ask and learn.
Workshop details
In this fun and fuss-free workshop, Pete will take a simple and easy to follow approach to making an apron. This project will cover various transferable techniques which are essential to making clothes, giving you the confidence to approach more complex garments in the future.
Pete will provide a pattern to work from as well as a complete walk through of the process, starting with fabric choice and cutting the fabric, covering all the techniques required to construct and attach the straps and loops, and how to strengthen their join. The application of bias binding, creating a felled seam, and applying a patch pocket will all be demonstrated, as well as cutting fabric on the bias and using fusible interfacing.
We'll end with a demo of everything you need to finish off your crossback apron, including top stitching and anchoring/reinforcing handles.
Specific skills you will learn at the workshop
- Simple body measurements
- Simple pattern production
- Fabric choice and preparation
- Pinning and cutting fabric
- Basic stitching (following a seam allowance) and top stitching
- Basting
- Applying bias binding
- Patch sockets
- Felled seams
- Trimming seam allowance
- Rouleau loops
- Cutting on the bias
- Applying fusible interfacing
Equipment & materials list
Materials are not included in the course fee. All the materials and equipment you will need are listed below.
- 1.5m medium/heavy weight fabric: heavy cotton/linen, denim, canvas
- 3.5m bias binding
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Hand sewing needle
- 2 x 4 or 4.5cm ‘D’ rings
- Tailors chalk/fabric marker
- Tape measure/ruler
- Set square (not essential)
- 15 x 15cm square of medium weight fusible interfacing (most haberdashers won’t sell less than 0.25m at a time)
- Pins
Links to suppliers
Pins can be purchased from almost any haberdashery or fabric store and can be found quite cheaply on Amazon and eBay. I would recommend any that are labelled long or large dressmakers pins as I find the shorter ones a little fiddly, but this is mainly because I have large hands.
Fabric scissors are also readily available at most haberdashers. If you do not already have specific fabric scissors, I would recommend Friskars (yes, the orange handled ones that everyone has!) They are reasonably priced, lightweight, reliable and have easy sharpening options available. They are also available in a variety of sizes to suit all hand sizes.
Fabric and thread can be purchased all over the place at hobby stores and haberdashers, here are a couple of online resources Pete uses frequently:
- Fabric Land | Fabric and Haberdashery Online Shop
- Minerva
- Dress Fabric: Fabric Godmother Dressmaking Fabrics To Buy online
- Dress Fabric | Ex Designer Dressmaking Fabric | Ditto Fabrics Brighton
Additional Information
All Ardington ONLINE classes and talks are accompanied by their own online blackboard. Helpful and easy to use, they enable students and tutors to share resources, ideas and photos with each other – just as you would in a classroom environment.
Pete will offer personalised critique / feedback via the blackboard for any work uploaded by students within thirty days of the class ending. You will be sent the link to access your blackboard in the week before your class begins and will have access for at least sixty days after the class ends.
After the live session has finished on Zoom, we will share the link to view the recording on the blackboard. You can watch the recording as many times as you like for sixty days.
We suggest that you do not buy any specialist materials more than one week in advance as, occasionally, a class may be cancelled due to low enrolment.