Learn to Sew - A Blouse
 
Duration: 7.5 hours
Class size: Max 4 students
Skill level: Confident Beginners
 
Use BLOUSE10 to get 10% off if you book before 26/4/26! 
 
This workshop is designed for confident beginners who want to develop their sewing skills and explore or take their next steps into garment making.  We will use one of the most popular blouse patterns in the sewing community, Anna Allens Anthea blouse.
During the course, you will learn how to take accurate body measurements, decide on sizing and sew a blouse with button placket, bias bound neckline and subtly puffed sleeves.  The workshop covers essential techniques that can be applied to other garments and you will leave with a gorgeous blouse and the skills and confidence to continue your sewing journey.
 
By the end of the class, you will be able to:
 - Use a sewing machine
 - Take and use accurate body measurements
 - Read and follow a sewing pattern
 - Cut and sew woven cotton fabric confidently
 - Apply bias binding to the neckline
 - Sew button holes with confidence
 - Finish seams neatly
 - Gather sleeve head and fit sleeves
 - Trouble shoot common sewing problems
 
What’s Included
 - Blouse pattern - Anna Allens Anthea Blouse
 - Sewing kit & tools
 - Snacks and hot drinks
 
There are 4 sewing machines available to borrow, please contact me directly at heyalimakes@gmail.com to check availability if you would like to reserve one to use on the day.
 
What to Bring
 - Your sewing machine, in good working order (unless borrowing one)
 - Approx 2.5m of woven cotton fabric (details will be sent upon booking)
 - Matching thread
 - Buttons
 - Packed lunch (a kitchen is available)
 
Accessibility
This workshop will be held at my countryside home in my light and spacious kitchen at Orchards, Langford Budville, Wellington.  There is plenty of parking on my driveway and a small carpark opposite.  There are a few steps up to the front door, I'm happy to help carrying your machine if needed.
My two small dogs will be home, after a noisy welcome they will return to their favourite pastime of snoozing!  They can be shut away at request.
 
Cancellations
Life happens, if you need to cancel please let me know at least 7 days in advance, if you can, and you'll receive a full refund.  Cancellations made 3–6 days before will receive a 50% refund or a 75% refund if I can fill your place.  Unfortunately, cancellations within 48 hours can’t be refunded.
If you are unable to make it and would like to transfer your spot to a friend please let me know in advance.
 
If we ever need to cancel a workshop due to low participant uptake, illness or venue issues, you’ll receive a full refund or the option to join a future class.  
Please note that this class needs a minimum of 2 participants to run. 
 
Should you need to cancel or need more info please get in touch at heyalimakes@gmail.com