Course: Zero Waste Sewing
Duration: Two days – weekends
Cost: £235 (includes VAT)
Next start date: See table below for next start dates.
Suitable for: Suitable for beginners, enjoyable for those with experience. A good level of English and basic maths skills are useful.
About: Join us for a 2-day Zero Waste Sewing Workshop, where you’ll transform just 1-2 of fabric into a beautiful, functional item — making clothes that generate minimal waste! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn step by step how to use all of your fabric by using innovative, sustainable techniques.
Join us for a 2-day Zero Waste Sewing Workshop, where you’ll transform just 1-2 of fabric (depending on your size) into a beautiful, functional item ( skirt, trousers or culottes) —making clothes that generate minimal waste! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn step by step how to use all of your fabric by using innovative, sustainable techniques.
You’ll combine how to maximize fabric efficiency and hone your sewing skills. We supply the use of tools and resources, including calico which you will use to make a ‘toile’ (an inexpensive mock up) of your chosen final fabric. You will need to bring your fabric for day one of the workshop please refer to the materials tab for full details.
You’ll also gain valuable insights into eco-friendly pattern-making, fabric manipulation, and the principles of zero waste design. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a finished project, the knowledge of sustainable sewing practices, and the confidence to continue creating mindful, waste-free pieces at home.
Classes are taught in relaxed small groups in our light and airy first floor studio. Teaching consists of demonstrations and group teaching as well as lots of machine sewing and one-to-one and peer support.
If you aren’t confident at using a sewing machine, we recommend our ‘Intro to Sewing machines’ one day class first.
You will need to bring your fabric with you on the first day of the course.
For your fabric length please refer to the guide below, Choose the size according to your HIP measurement.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| Hip size | 86-91cm / 34-36” | 91-96cm / 36-38” | 96-101cm / 38-40” | 101-106cm / 40-42” | 106-112cm / 42-44” | 112-120cm / 44-47” | 120-128cm / 47-50” | 128-136cm / 50-53” |
| Fabric length needed | 130cm / 51” | 135 cm / 53” | 140 cm / 55” | 145 cm / 57” | 150 cm / 59” | 158 cm / 63” | 166 cm / 66” | 174cm / 69” |
Best Fabric types to bring would be : Cotton, Cotton blends, Cotton Chambray, lightweight Denim, Linen, Linen blends, Wool or Wool Blends.
Deborah Andrews
Deborah graduated from Camberwell College of Arts with a BA Hons in Illustration. Over the years she has developed her own practice of drawing and illustration to combine machine embroidery with digital imagery and a bit of old school pen and paper for good measure. Her clients include The Guardian Newspapers, The Barbican, Latitude Festival, Danny Boyle’s Shuffle Festival, Vital Arts and The Big Draw.
She has been teaching drawing, fashion & clothes making, and creative textiles for over 20 years. www.deborahandrews.co.uk
General Information
You will receive a courtesy reminder by email 1-2 days before the workshop/course begins.
Refreshments
Coffee, tea and biscuits are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you or visit a nearby venue to purchase food.
Access
If you have any specific access or special needs, please contact us confidentially in advance by email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk. There is a small step to the entrance, and the toilet is on the ground floor.
All sewing workshops and occasionally lampshade making, tassel making and bookbinding workshops are located on the second floor. There is no lift access.
Refunds and cancellations
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
Disclaimer
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, The Goodlife Centre reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
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