{"title":"2026 Workshops","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"working-with-jersey-knit-fabrics-workshop","title":"Working with Jersey and Knit Fabrics Workshop","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003eWorking with Jersey and Knit fabrics - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStretch Sewing Made Simple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eFeeling unsure about sewing with stretchy jersey or knit fabrics? Not quite made friends with your overlocker yet? Or maybe you're dreaming of whipping up a comfy T-shirt in just an afternoon? This practical, hands-on workshop is designed to help you build confidence and skills when sewing with stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eWorking with jersey and knit fabrics is easier than it looks - once you know a few essential techniques. In this workshop, we’ll guide you through the best ways to handle stretch fabrics, from choosing the right needles, elastics, and stabilising tapes to mastering machine settings and seam finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eThen in the afternoon you will put into practice what you learn in the morning and make up a the Snug Classic T shirt from our Mechanicals Loungewear range. This is a great foundation piece and fabulous for layering with many of our other sewing patterns – and you'll leave with a set of skills that’ll open up a whole new world of stretch sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eWhether you're a beginner to jersey or just want to polish up your overlocker skills, this is the perfect workshop to build your confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cloth Cutter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45876510359819,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/5936\/9995\/files\/DSC04576.jpg?v=1726656509"},{"product_id":"clone-your-clothes","title":"Clone Your Clothes Workshop","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDo you have a favourite garment that has seen better days but you can’t bear to part with it? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCloning your clothes is the perfect way to keep the love alive for your favourite piece of clothing. Patterns can easily be taken from simple items of clothing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn this workshop you will be able to trace off a pattern from your simple top or dress and use that to make up a new version of an old favourite. So you will leave with a brand new pattern and a toile of your favourite garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cloth Cutter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877303378187,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/5936\/9995\/files\/2024_02_03_-_Clone_Clothes_1.jpg?v=1726656679"},{"product_id":"the-blanket-coat","title":"Bianca Coat Workshop","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coat\/jacket is perfect for that in between kind of weather. Light enough to throw over but warm enough to wrap up in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis simple, comfortable shape is overlocked together for speed and will give a decorative finish to the edges too. 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