MAKE IT SIMPLE TILLY AND THE BUTTONS BOOK INCLUDED IN PRICE TO KEEP
There is an option to purchase this workshop, with the book £50.
TIME: 10AM TO 5PM
Address: Sewing belle, SEW at 174, 174 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7AY
Sizes: 8 to 24 Uk sizing
Price includes 'Make it Simple" Tilly and the Buttons book priced at £25. with all the patterns in
OLIVE PINAFORE
Olive pinafore, a Mary Quant-inspired design that's a great layering piece. Olive has a gently curved V-neckline, mini hemline and double-pointed waist darts at the front and back for a flattering shape. Wear it over your sweaters, t-shirts, or even a pretty collared blouse.
FABRIC SUGGESTION
Pick a medium- to heavy-weight woven fabric that will hold the shape of the pinafore without feeling too stiff around the armholes. Try denim, corduroy, cotton canvas, drill, African waxed cotton or lighter-weight wool. If you're a confident stitcher, you could also go for (woven) velvet or even pleather or faux suede!
If your fabric is on the heavier side, use a medium-weight cotton for the facing (this is a great way of using up scraps from other projects).
If your fabric is around 150cm (60in) wide:
Sizes 1-6 (UK 6-16 / US 2-12): 1.7m (1 7/8yd) fabric
Sizes 7-10 (UK 18-24 / US (14-20): 2m (2 1/4yd) fabric
If your fabric is around 115cm (45in) wide:
Sizes 1-6 (UK 6-16 / US 2-12): 2.2m (2 1/2yd) fabric
Sizes 7-10 (UK 18-24 / US 14-20): 2.7m (3yd) fabric
JUNO PYJAMA TOP AND JUNO PYJAMA BOTTOMS
Designed for light- to medium-weight jersey, you can make them on either a regular sewing machine or overlocker
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Pick a light- to medium-weight jersey or pointelle knit fabric for your Juno pyjamas - something that feels soft and breathable against your skin, and which stretches crosswise at least 10%. You'll also need some ribbing for the neckband and cuffs.
Fabric requirements
Main (long) version
If your fabric is around 150cm (60in) wide:
Sizes 1-6 (UK 6-16 / US 2-12): 2.3m (2½yd) fabric
Sizes 7-10 (UK 18-24 / US (14-20): 2.8m (3 1/8yd) fabric
If your fabric is around 115cm (45in) wide:
Sizes 1-5 (UK 6-14 / US 2-10): 2.7m (3yd) fabric
Sizes 6-10 (UK 16-24 / US 12-20): 3.9m (4 1/4yd) fabric
Shortie version
If your fabric is around 150cm (60in) wide:
Sizes 1-6 (UK 6-16 / US 2-12): 1.5m (1 3/4yd) fabric
Sizes 7-10 (UK 18-24 / US (14-20): 2m (2 1/4yd) fabric
If your fabric is around 115cm (45in) wide:
Sizes 1-3 (UK 6-10 / US 2-6): 1.9m (2 1/8yd) fabric
Sizes 4-10 (UK 12-24 / US 8-20): 2.7m (3yd) fabric
SAFIYA TROUSERS OR DUNGAREES
Safiya has culotte-style wide legs which are cropped to just above the ankle - and easy to lengthen or shorten to create your preferred length.
These are the kind of casual, comfy trousers you can throw on with a t shirt and plimsolls at the weekend
Fabric requirements
Trousers version
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Light- to medium-weight drapey fabrics such as lightweight linen, chambray, lyocell (Tencel), viscose (rayon), crêpe, plissé, stretch velvet or viscose jersey.
Sizes 1–4 (UK 6-12 / US 2-8):
1.9m (2 1/8yd) fabric, 150cm (60in) wide
or 2.1m (2 3/8yd) fabric, 115cm (45in) wide
Sizes 5–10 (UK 14-24 / US 10-20):
2.1m (2 3/8yd) fabric, 150cm (60in) wide
or 2.2m (2 1/2yd) fabric, 115cm (45in) wide
Dungarees
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Light- to medium-weight drapey fabrics such as lightweight linen, chambray, lyocell (Tencel), viscose (rayon), crêpe, plissé, stretch velvet or viscose jersey.
If your fabric is around 150cm (60in) wide:
Sizes 1–4 (UK 6-12 / US 2-8): 2.3m (2 ½yd) fabric
Sizes 5–10 (UK 14-24 / US 10-20): 2.6m (2 7/8yd) fabric
If your fabric is around 115cm (45in) wide:
Sizes 1–3 (UK 6-10 / US 2-6): 2.5m (2 3/4yd) fabric
Sizes 4–10 (UK 12-24 / US 8-20): 3m (3 3/8yd) fabric
SAFIYA WRAP PLAYSUIT
For a completely different look, try the Safiya wrap playsuit! The wrap-style bodice has elegant grown-on sleeves and tap-style, ever-so-slightly-flared shorts. You can slip into it with no fastenings.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Light- to medium-weight drapey fabrics such as lightweight linen, chambray, lyocell (Tencel), viscose (rayon), crêpe, plissé, stretch velvet or viscose jersey.
Fabric Requirements
If your fabric is around 150cm (60in) wide:
Sizes 1–4 (UK 6-12 / US 2-8): 1.8m (2yd) fabric
Sizes 5–10 (UK 14-24 / US 10-20): 2.3m (2 ½yd) fabric
If your fabric is around 115cm (45in) wide:
Sizes 1–3 (UK 6-10 / US 2-6): 2.1m (2 3/8yd) fabric
Sizes 4–10 (UK 12-24 / US 8-20): 2.9m (3¼yd) fabric
BERTHA CARDIGAN
Bertha is a slouchy, open cardigan with dramatically deep batwing sleeves. It's cropped at the waist and the sleeves are finished with narrow cuffs to balance out the silhouette.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Make your Bertha cardigan in light- to medium-weight drapey knit fabric with at least 10% crosswise stretch. Look for Hacci knit, sweater knit, Ponte knit, jacquard knit or even viscose jersey for a lighter-weight layer. If you want to use a thicker fabric, make sure your sewing machine is sturdy enough to sew through multiple layers.
Fabric Requirements
Sizes 1–4 (UK 6-12 / US 2-8): 1.4m (1½yd) fabric, 150cm (60in) wide or 1.8m (2yd) fabric, 115cm (45in) wide
Sizes 5–9 (UK 14-22 / US 10-18): 1.8m (2yd) fabric, 150cm (60in) wide or 1.9m (2 1/8yd) fabric, 115cm (45in) wide
Size 10 (UK 24 / US 20): 1.8m (2yd) fabric, 150cm (60in) wide or 2.3m (2 ½yd) fabric, 115cm (45in) wide
SUKI DRESS
Everyone needs a fuss-free dress in their lives - the kind that you can throw on with a statement necklace and be out the door.
Fabric Suggeston
Make your Suki dress in light- to medium-weight drapey woven fabrics, such as linen, chambray, double gauze, lyocell (Tencel), viscose (rayon) or crêpe.
Main version
If your fabric is around 150cm (60in) wide:
Sizes 1–5 (UK 6-14 / US 2-10): 2.3m (2 3/8yd) fabric
Sizes 6–10 (UK 16-24 / US 12-20): 3m (3 3/8yd) fabric
If your fabric is around 115cm (45in) wide:
3m (3 3/8yd) fabric
Threads, interfacing, clasps, any notions needed
The use of our beautiful Janome Digital Sewing machines M100 QDC and overlock 6234XL, coverstitch machines Coverpro 2000CPX
Tea / Coffee & Biscuit
You will just need to bring your fabric
The workshop will start at 10 am. Please arrive ten minutes early to register and a cuppa
Choose from any of the following sewing patterns:
Safiya trousers or playsuit or dungarees
SEW AT 174
The old MARSHALL ALLEN shop
174 Derby Road
Stapleford,
Nottingham. NG9 7AY
Travel
There is limited on-street parking in Stapleford so we recommend one of the Broxtowe council carparks the nearest being Halls Road (2 minute walk) https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/roads-parking-travel/car-parks/stapleford-car-parks/
If you are arriving from Nottingham or Derby via the Trent Barton I4 the stop is Halls Road.
If you’ve any questions about accessibility or parking for blue badge holders then let me know.
Refreshments:
If you would like a hot drink prior to the start of the course there is Gusto Cafe very near to the Sew at 174 building and many independent coffee shops in the town.
