Sewing with Silk Workshop
Sewing with silk can be notoriously tricky — but with the right techniques, it becomes a dream to work with. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to handle this beautiful yet challenging fabric with confidence as you begin creating a simple, elegant silk garment.
You’ll be guided through essential skills such as accurate cutting, working with French seams, choosing the correct seam finishes, and achieving flawless hems. You’ll learn how to handle silk without stretching, slipping, or fraying, so your finished garment looks polished and professional.
Perfect for anyone looking to build their sewing skills or try something new, this class will leave you feeling confident working with silk and inspired to add more luxurious pieces to your handmade wardrobe.
What’s included:
✔ Sewing pattern and instructions
✔ Use of studio equipment and overlockers
✔ Sewing pattern and instructions (sizes 0–32)
✔ Threads
To Bring:
1.5 metres of:
- Silk
- Duchess Satin
- Silk Dupion
- Silk Satin
- Imitation silk
Address
Sewing B
174 Derby Road
Stapleford
Nottingham NG9 7AY
(Located near the Derby Road Centre)
Travel
There is limited on-street parking in Stapleford, so we recommend using one of the Broxtowe Council car parks. The nearest are:
🅿️ £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
🅿️ £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
If you’re arriving by bus from Nottingham or Derby, the Trent Barton i4 stops at Halls Road, just around the corner 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.
