Learn Three Classic Tailoring Techniques for a Professional Finish
Take your sewing to the next level with this focused, technique-rich workshop. You’ll learn how to sew three couture finishing details often found in beautifully tailored jackets, coats, and structured garments.
What You’ll Learn
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Bound Buttonholes - create elegant, crisp buttonholes that elevate any coat or jacket
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Single Welt Pockets - a classic tailoring pocket used in trousers, skirts and outerwear
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Jetted Pockets - a refined double-welt pocket seen in couture and high-end tailoring
- Pocket Flaps - how to draft and sew a flap that fits into your pocket perfectly
You’ll create a set of samples to take home, with step-by-step guidance on marking, stitching, pressing, and the little insider tricks that make each detail beautifully sharp.
Ideal For
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Intermediate sewists wanting to level up
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Anyone preparing to sew a coat or jacket
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Dressmakers adding couture details to their garments
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Diploma Level 2 & 3 students building technical samples
🪡You’ll Leave With
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At least four completed technique samples
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Clear construction sequences for each method
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Confidence in applying these skills to future projects
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Tips for accuracy, pressing, and working with different fabrics
What’s Included
All fabrics and materials for your samples
Expert demonstrations and personalised guidance
Tea, coffee, and sweet treats (naturally!)
This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants precise, professional tailoring finishes and the satisfaction of mastering beautiful detail work.
Lunch is not included so please feel free to bring your own, or make use of the lovely Cafe we have onsite.
Learn Three Classic Tailoring Techniques for a Professional Finish
Take your sewing to the next level with this focused, technique-rich workshop. You’ll learn how to sew three couture finishing details often found in beautifully tailored jackets, coats, and structured garments.
What You’ll Learn
-
Bound Buttonholes - create elegant, crisp buttonholes that elevate any coat or jacket
-
Single Welt Pockets - a classic tailoring pocket used in trousers, skirts and outerwear
-
Jetted Pockets - a refined double-welt pocket seen in couture and high-end tailoring
- Pocket Flaps - how to draft and sew a flap that fits into your pocket perfectly
You’ll create a set of samples to take home, with step-by-step guidance on marking, stitching, pressing, and the little insider tricks that make each detail beautifully sharp.
Ideal For
-
Intermediate sewists wanting to level up
-
Anyone preparing to sew a coat or jacket
-
Dressmakers adding couture details to their garments
-
Diploma Level 2 & 3 students building technical samples
🪡You’ll Leave With
-
At least four completed technique samples
-
Clear construction sequences for each method
-
Confidence in applying these skills to future projects
-
Tips for accuracy, pressing, and working with different fabrics
What’s Included
All fabrics and materials for your samples
Expert demonstrations and personalised guidance
Tea, coffee, and sweet treats (naturally!)
This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants precise, professional tailoring finishes and the satisfaction of mastering beautiful detail work.
Lunch is not included so please feel free to bring your own, or make use of the lovely Cafe we have onsite.
Workshop Info
Included in all workshops
Free parking all day at Blackminster Business Park.
10% off bookings for future workshops *
Plenty of tea, coffee and cakes to keep you sewing and making. **
* Discount applies to purchases and bookings made whilst attending a workshop.
** We will try to accommodate dietary requirements wherever possible provided we are supplied with information before the workshop.
Please remember to bring your own lunch with you. Alternatively there are two cafes on site at the Blackminster Business Park.
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