Sew A Sweatshirt - April/May, Tuesday Evening

Learn to sew a sweatshirt with zip detail.

Classes are held at my home sewing cabin in Cheam, Surrey. Details and directions are provided with booking confirmation.

The Project:

During this 5 week course you will make a zip-thru sweatshirt.  We will be using the Wardrobe by me Zip-Up Sweater Pattern. We will be covering a range of techniques, including sewing with a sewing machine and an overlocker.

Pattern Choice:

• Wardrobe by Me Half-Zip Sweater
• Womenswear Size: US 0 (Bust 30.5" / 76cm) - US 24 (Bust 50" / 128cm)
• Wardrobe By Me Zip-Up Sweater
• Menswear Size: 2XS (Chest 28" / 72cm) - 4XL (Chest 47" / 120cm)

Skills Taught:

• Sew with fleece fabric
• Inserting a zip
• Making a collar
• Sewing cuffs

Dates: Tuesday 22nd April - Tuesday 20th May (5 Weeks)

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm (2 hours)

Level: Confident 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:  £160 - Includes pattern, fabric and zip.

Class Size: 4 - 6

Price Includes:

• 10 hours of sewing tuition divided across 5, 2-hour lessons with a class size of 4 to 6 students.
• A Sweatshirt sewing pattern to keep
• 1.5m Fleece Backed Sweatshirt Fabric
• Metal Zipper
• Interfacing
• Use of all machines and tools
• Gutermann sew-all threads
• Tea, coffee and light refreshments
  

Testimonials

"Liz is a fantastic teacher and so professional.  I have learnt so much and she always has time to explain things to me.  I would definitely recommend one of her sewing 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 & Absence:

Full payment for the class shall be taken at point of booking to secure your place.

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%.

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:

It is normal for a few bugs to be doing the rounds. If you are unwell, please do not attend the class, this is for the sake of the other students. A mop-up session will be provided for classed missed due to illness at the end of each term.