Jess Polo Top Sewing Workshop
Sizes: 4 to 30
Create your own stylish and versatile Jess Polo Top in this garment sewing workshop. Perfect for everyday wear, the Jess Polo combines a relaxed fit with classic polo shirt details, making it a comfortable and contemporary addition to your handmade wardrobe.
During the workshop, you'll learn techniques for sewing knit fabrics, constructing a professional two-piece collar with stand, creating the front tab opening, and achieving neat finishes throughout your garment. You'll also receive guidance on fitting and customising your top to suit your style.
The Jess Polo offers plenty of design options. Choose between capped sleeves for warmer weather or full-length sleeves for year-round wear. The collar and front tab can be made from matching fabric or contrasted with a knit or woven fabric to create a unique look. Optional buttons and buttonholes allow you to personalise the finish, while side splits at the hem provide comfort and ease of movement.
Workshop Features
- Relaxed fit polo-style top
- Two-piece collar with stand
- Front tab opening
- Optional buttons and buttonholes
- Choice of capped or full-length sleeves
- Sleeve length adjustment lines included
- Side split hem detail
- Guidance on sewing knit fabrics and professional finishing techniques
This workshop is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate dressmakers looking to expand their garment sewing skills while creating a practical wardrobe staple they'll wear again and again.
Included in Workshop:
- Use of the Janome sewing machines 6700 professional, overlocker and coverstitich machines
- Use of all sewing equipment including scissors
- Fine cotton Interfacing
- Threads
- Sewing pattern and instructions
To Bring Fabric
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Any stable knit fabric with minimal stretch and good recovery such as:
- cotton spandex
- Ponte
- interlock knit
- rib knit
- rugby knit
- The tab and collar can be cut from a woven contrast, e.g. poplin, chambray
MAIN FABRIC ESTIMATE - LONG SLEEVE OPTION, INCLUDES COLLAR & TAB:
| Sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58 ") |
1.40 m (1.50 yd) |
2.40 m (2.50 yd) |
MAIN FABRIC ESTIMATE - SHORT SLEEVE OPTION, INCLUDES COLLAR & TAB:
| Sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58 ") |
1.30 m (1.40 yd) |
1.60 m (1.75 yd) |
MAIN FABRIC ESTIMATE - LONG SLEEVE OPTION, WITHOUT COLLAR & TAB:
| Sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58 ") |
1.40 m (1.50 yd) |
1.60 m (1.75 yd) |
MAIN FABRIC ESTIMATE - SHORT SLEEVE OPTION, WITHOUT COLLAR & TAB:
| Sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58 ") |
1.00 m (1.10 yd) |
1.60 m (1.75 yd) |
CONTRAST - FOR COLLAR & TAB
| Sizes |
All Sizes |
| Width 148 cm (58 ") |
0.70 m (0.80 yd) |
FUSING - FOR COLLAR & TAB
| Sizes |
All Sizes |
| Width 90 cm (36 ") |
0.40 m (0.50 yd) |
Address
Sewing B
174 Derby Road
Stapleford
Nottingham NG9 7AY
Travel
There is limited on-street parking in Stapleford, so we recommend using one of the Broxtowe Council car parks. The nearest are:
🅿️ £3.00 up to 6 hours Monday to Saturday
🅿️ Free on Sunday
(Please double-check the machine in the car park for any updates.)
👉 Broxtowe Council Car Parks – Stapleford
🅿️ £1.00 all day Monday to Friday
🅿️ Free on Saturday and Sunday
(Please double-check the machine in the car park for any updates.)
👉 Broxtowe Council Car Parks – Stapleford
If you’re arriving by bus from Nottingham or Derby, the Trent Barton i4 stops at Halls Road, just a short walk from Sewing B and the Derby Road Centre.
Refreshments
Tea and coffee facilities are available, and there are several cafés nearby where you can purchase drinks and food.
More Detailed:
All of our sewing workshops and courses are designed for participants aged 18 years and over.
