3-Day Pattern Cutting & Sewing a Bespoke Utility Jacket
Workshop with Sarah B
Thursday 10 April - Saturday 12 April 2025
10.30am - 4.30pm [3 days]
£230
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Adults
Level: Intermediate
*Three metres of cloth should be enough to make a jacket but fabric width and the size and length to be cut may make a difference to this estimate.
Participants are asked to make an objective decision when sourcing their cloth for this workshop. Plain (i.e. no stripes, checks or patterns) natural fibre cloth (cotton or linen) of a medium or light weight is recommended.
Learn pattern cutting principles and garment making techniques to craft a made to measure traditional jacket, with MAKE Southwest Maker Member Sarah B.
The design of the traditional utility jacket is deceptively simple. The construction of all the garment features taught on this course can be adapted, exaggerated & / or modified which there may be time for depending on people’s ability levels. At the pattern cutting and early stage of this course there’ll be lots of time for brainstorming, inspiration, discussion and looking at samples for ideas.
Day 1 will be spent working with paper and drawing materials to draft your pattern.
You will need to bring your plain washed fabric*, thread, buttons, a calculator, pen, notepad and 12 body measurements on the first day.
Measurements and how to take them are shown (for women) in this video . Bring with you the measurements made for instructions :- 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 20, 29, 30, 31 & 33.
For men please follow the instructions in this video which explains and describes 12 measuring requirements.
Day 2 involves cloth cutting and fabric preparation before using many of the stitch-features on MAKE’s Janome sewing machines to begin the making of your jacket.
Day 3 will focus on machine sewing and finishing your jacket.
In the light of what you learn on Day 1 you’ll need to bring your preferred sewing tools with you for the focused stitching times on Days 2 and 3.
This 3-day workshop is designed for participants with an intermediate level of sewing knowledge or experience. All participants must be aged 18 years +.
On the Day
Tickets include tuition and use of Janome Sewing Machines (M100 QDC) for each participant. It does not include lunch or accommodation. It is important that all participants come prepared with the requested measurements and equipment listed above to ensure that we do not run short of time.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. There will be a lunch break during the workshop days and participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop - all participants receive a 10% discount voucher for food and drink purchased on the day.
On arrival, please make your way to the side gate of the Riverside Mill, through the courtyard and up the stone stairs on the side of the building. Please let us know if you require the lift.
Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.
View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, HERE.