Improve your dressmaking skills with this Japanese cross back apron sewing workshop. Known as ‘Maekake’, these practical aprons were traditionally used as a work garment and made from old sails for fishermen to wear whilst out at sea.

In this full day workshop, Lauren will expertly guide you through the process of creating your very own beautiful Japanese apron. This beautiful apron is the perfect garment to serve you in your daily household chores, gardening or creative endeavours and features two large front pockets so your essentials are close at hand. Comfortable, absorbent and easy-to-wear, it is sure to be a wardrobe essential for years to come.

Learn how to cut out a pattern from your own fabric, along with sewing a variety of seams and finishings. Lauren recommends either cotton, linen or blended fabric. Knitted fabric (eg. jersey) is not suitable. It is advised to pre-wash the fabric before cutting in order to obtain optimal shrinkage during future use of apron.

What you will learn:

• How to cut a pattern from fabric

• Different sewing techniques

• Using interfacing

• Finishing seams

• How to use an overlocker

`“I recently did the apron making workshop with Lauren and it was simply great! Lauren is a brilliant (and patient) teacher, and with her guidance I managed to sew a beautiful Japanese cross back apron. The workshop was fun, friendly, relaxed, very informative, well-structured and well-paced. Lauren is a very skilled seamstress and teacher. She is funny, kind, supportive and full of handy sewing tips and tricks! She helped me to improve my somewhat rudimentary sewing skills and I would highly recommend her workshop!” - Hanne Rysgaard

Tutor: Lauren Holloway
Date & Time: Saturday 8th February, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £100.00

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

• You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio. 

• Our on-site café Blend is open until 4pm each day.

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What you will need:

• You will need to bring your own fabric. Lauren recommends either cotton, linen, denim or blended fabric. Knitted fabric (eg. jersey) is not suitable. It is advised to pre-wash the fabric before cutting in order to obtain optimal shrinkage during future use of apron.

• Fabric Quantity 1.5m-2m

• Sewing machines will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you wish - please bring a standard foot.

Accommodation:
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