Do you want to learn how to make a proper shirt? Then this is the weekend for you my friend! You will be given three different shirt patterns to choose from: The Modern Sewing Co. utilitarian Over Shirt, their sleek Classic Shirt or our floaty Amaya Shirt. Choose the style that suits you best and then we can get cracking teaching you all the skills you need.

What will be included:

• A shirt sewing pattern of your choice

• Fabric for the garment you want to make

• Taking your measurements & finding your size

• A range of shirt-making sewing techniques from collars and cuffs to plackets to button holes

• One-on-one fitting advice

When: Saturday 8th June - Sunday 9th June 2024, 10am-4pm

Where: Made My Wardrobe Studio, 27 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SA

Who: This course will be taught by Rachel Preston. Whilst working in London making costumes for the National Theatre and period films (Little Women; Phantom Thread), Rachel also maintained a personal art/making practice including making clothes, quilts and drawing. She then completed her studies in printed textiles and adult education. Now based in Bristol, she is busy gifting students with her sewing skills and her love of creating all sorts of textile artefacts that can become part of people's lives, all the while empowering people to nurture creative confidence.

FAQs

Is this workshop open to all genders and non-binary people?

• Yes, everyone welcome!

How much sewing experience do I need?

• We recommend you have used a sewing machine and made some garments before joining this course to get the most out if it. If you are new to the game, why not try our Intro To Sewing workshop before doing this one.

What about food & accommodation?

• We will provide tea, coffee and sweet treats

• If you are visiting Bristol from out of town, we have a handy guide full of top tips here, including lots of cafés and tasty spots nearby for lunch

• We have decided to ask participants to make their own accommodation arrangements on this occasion. There is a beautiful boutique hotel next door to the studio called Artist Residence if you feel like treating yourself.

What is your cancellation policy?

• If you can no longer attend a workshop, please let us know as far in advance as possible. We can usually re-sell your place and give you a 90% refund, but we cannot guarantee this if you cancel at the last minute.