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Coat Making-Vogue 8884 Pea Coat

January 11, 2021 @ 6:15 pm - 9:30 pm

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An event every week that begins at 6:15 pm on Monday, repeating until February 15, 2021

£185.00

Vogue 8884 Pea Coat

 

Please Note Due to COvid -19 restrictionsn this Event will now be conducted remotely- Each week you will receive a sew-along video detailing step by step instructions hints and tips. We will also hold the Monday evening sessions via zoom so you have dedicated sewing time and interaction with your fellow sewists and Tutor to discuss progress and areas that you may have found problomatic.

This year’s coat making is the fabulous Vogue 8884 which depending on the view and fabric used takes on the look of a pea or trench coat. Features of this include a collar and collar band, shoulder pads, yoke two-piece sleeve. There is optional detailing with welt pockets, sleeve tabs belt loops and tie belt all topped with topstitching

Techniques involved will include sewing a straight seam, setting sleeves, attaching a collar and inserting a lining. 

This workshop will run over 6 consecutive Monday evenings …NB you will be required to complete some homework consisting of straight seam sewing in between sessions.  

WEEK 1 

Pattern layout and cutting of outer fabric, lining and interfacings  

WEEK 2  

In week 2 we will be making a start on constructing our front and back yolks and pockets, stitching those lovely top stitch details  

WEEK 3 

We’re rocking now! week 3 will see our coats take shape with shoulder and side seams sewn.  along with the collar construction  and more top stitching.

WEEK 4 

On the homeward stretch now in week 4. this week will see our sleeves go in with those awesome sleeve tabs  

WEEK 5 

Penultimate week is focused on lining and facings along with any mop up areas that we may need  

WEEK 6 

Here we are week 6 this week will see our lining and facings being attached to our coat – turning through and finishing techniques to complete an awesome make!  

WHO’S IT FOR  

Sewists who are a confident beginner/intermediate sewer e.g.- have several garments under their belts  

Understand basic garment construction  

Sewists who can read a pattern  

Those who’d love to make a coat but feel it too bigger project to undertake on their own 

Those who wish to develop their skills and techniques  

Anyone who like being a Sewcial Sewer  

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN  

Pattern placement  

Working with technical fabrics  

Interfacing for structure  

Constructing of welt or insert pockets

Adding a lining  

Constructing a two-piece sleeve with cuffs   

Inserting buttonholes   

Constructing a stand-up collar  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED  

Main Body: 

  • Fabric: 2-3 m of light to Medium weight woven fabrics…twill,cotton canvas, denim, gabardine, wool, wool blend or soft coat. We are happy to advice on quantity and types  
  • Lining: 1.5-2.5m of Dress Linings, Silk, Rayon’s, cotton lawn. 
  • Interlining (optional) 2m 
  • Interfacing: 3- 5m of nylon fusible knit interfacing. 
  • 1/2″ Covered Shoulder Pads
  • Ten 1″ Buttons. One 2″ Buckle
  • Two 11/4″ Buckles.

 WHAT’S INCLUDED  

Pattern worth £15.50  

Full use of the studio sewing machines  

Expert Tuition from Amanda Wyatt  

Lots of tea/coffee and a yummy slice of cake!  

COST £185.00 

Details

Date:
January 11, 2021
Time:
6:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
£185.00
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Organiser

Amanda Wyatt

Venue

The Sewcial Studio
80 Watling St
Tamworth, Staffordshire B77 5BJ United Kingdom
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