ZeroWaste Workshop – Xanthea Top
Date:
Saturday 7th September
10am till 3.30pm (1/2 hour for lunch)
Pattern Included in cost
Does Zero Waste Sewing (or low waste sewing) intrigue you, but you’re unsure how it all works? Are you a little bit apprehensive to tackle that first Zero Waste project on your own? Then this one day Zero Waste Workshop is just the ticket to show you how.
One of my most favourite #zerowastesewing patterns has been designed by the amazing Liz Haywood (Check out Liz’s Website The Craft of Clothes), it’s the #XantheaTop (click here to check out the hashtag on IG). Just one meter of fabric* is all it takes, but be prepared to be obsessed with this pattern. I’ve made 4 so far – and they are all completely different. Please note, that some fabric widths make this pattern Low Waste vs No Waste.
The clever construction has this top worn on the bias. And we all know how fabulous bias cut garments are to wear. The drape of the bias offers a great fit which is comfortable to wear and looks fabulous.
The fabric choices are endless. Woven or knit. Make a woven top, t-shirt or sweatshirt depending on your fabric choice. Mix it up with a woven top and a knit neckband (I do love a knit neckband). Long sleeves or short. You’re the designer, you get to choose.
Whether you’re a Fearless Beginner or a Seasoned Sewster, this Workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to embrace the Zero Waste Sewing Movement.
Come along and unlock your Zero Waste Sewing potential!
*fabric width needs to be at least 140cm wide of 1 meter. If it’s narrower, you just need more than 1m in length
Policies: by booking into this course you are agreeing to the Policies.
Maximum of 6 Sewsters. Minimum age is 18
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More Information:
Requirements:
- Fabric – woven or knit (tshirt or sweatshirt weight), 1 meter (fabric width 140cm min)
- Suitable woven fabrics include linen, lawn, tencel, viscose and soft cottons. It can also be made in boiled wool. Crisp, stiff fabrics, napped fabrics and obvious diagonals aren’t suitable.
- Suitable knit fabrics include t-shirt knit, jersey and french terry, with matching ribbing used for the neck. If you can’t get an acceptable rib, self-fabric can be used if it’s thin and stretchy enough.
- Fabric needs to be pre wash and dried.
Skill Level: Fearless Beginner & above. You are a confident sewster and are familiar with using commercial patterns & you have at least a couple of garments under your belt.
What to bring:
- Your sewing machine, sewing kit and all the tools you like to sew with (I have an Overlocker at the Studio for communal use, it’s threaded with grey thread – if you want to bring your own Overlocker, please feel free to do so)
- If sewing a knit version, bring your Overlocker as well
