SCHEDULED CLASSES
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TUESDAY EVENINGS: TUTORED GROUP SESSIONS
Venue: St. Margaret’s Institute, Oxford
Join me on Tuesday evenings for classes with a rolling schedule of technical focuses, so you’re constantly learning and never bored! With all techniques taught I share fashion references to give a historical background and visual inspiration.
FULL DAY SEWING WORKSHOPS
Register your interest to join Hayley in inspiring full day workshops based around the work of some of the most iconic designers - escape into your creativity and learn an abundance of new techniques! The workshops would include lunch and light refreshments.
ONGOING PERSONAL TUITION
If you’d like one-on-one tuition with topics covered that are bespoke to you, please email me at hello@thehaberdasherylab.com. Follow the link below to see an example of what classes could entail!
Venue
ST. MARGARET’S INSTITUTE, OXFORD
£30
Tuesday 8th July
2 hours
5.30pm - 7.30pm
MIXED ABILITY
In this session we’ll be diving into the world of frills, ruffles and godets! Together we’ll cover some of the most effective techniques for a beautiful result with these flamboyant and glamorous details. As a top up from the last class, we’ll also be covering a few techniques to sew super-smooth darts.
We’ll go over each step together including how you can adapt any of your patterns to include these features without affecting the fit. All techniques taught are backed up by beautiful fashion references for historical background and inspiration.
For all classes, you’re encouraged to bring along anything you’re currently working on for any troubleshooting and project guidance.
PLEASE BRING TO CLASSES:
Scissors for cutting fabric
Scissors for cutting paper
If you would like to practice on your own machine, you are very welcome to bring it along!
If you want to practice on your own material, please bring this along as well as any threads if you want a specific colour match. I provide a selection of standard weight threads in a selection of neutrals, white and black.
Venue
ST. MARGARET’S INSTITUTE, OXFORD
£30
Tuesday 15th July
2 hours
5.30pm - 7.30pm
MIXED ABILITY
In this session we’ll be covering an extremely practical design detail with lots of room for decorative flair: the patch pocket. Together we’ll go through all the steps needed to create beautiful and strong pockets with your own personalised stitched detail, and constructing flaps to finish them off.
We’ll go over each step together including how you can adapt standard pocket patterns to create your own customised design. All techniques taught are backed up by beautiful fashion references for historical background and inspiration.
For all classes, you’re encouraged to bring along anything you’re currently working on for any troubleshooting and project guidance.
PLEASE BRING TO CLASSES:
Scissors for cutting fabric
Scissors for cutting paper
If you would like to practice on your own machine, you are very welcome to bring it along!
If you want to practice on your own material, please bring this along as well as any threads if you want a specific colour match. I provide a selection of standard weight threads in a selection of neutrals, white and black.
Venue
ST. MARGARET’S INSTITUTE, OXFORD
£30
Tuesday 22nd July
2 hours
5.30pm - 7.30pm
MIXED ABILITY
In this session we’ll be tackling a detail that isn’t as scary as it seems: the zip! Together we’ll cover 2 common methods of inserting a zip into your garments in as neat and pain-free a way as possible: covered and invisible zips.
We’ll go over each step in detail together, including how to ensure your zip always lines up as it should! All techniques taught are backed up by beautiful fashion references for historical background and inspiration.
For all classes, you’re encouraged to bring along anything you’re currently working on for any troubleshooting and project guidance.
PLEASE BRING TO CLASSES:
Scissors for cutting fabric
Scissors for cutting paper
If you would like to practice on your own machine, you are very welcome to bring it along!
If you want to practice on your own material, please bring this along as well as any threads if you want a specific colour match. I provide a selection of standard weight threads in a selection of neutrals, white and black.
Venue
ST. MARGARET’S INSTITUTE, OXFORD
£30
Tuesday 29th July
2 hours
5.30pm - 7.30pm
MIXED ABILITY
In this session we’ll be deconstructing the waistband and understanding what makes a great one! We’ll go through each step involved in making one, including trying out a curved waistband and seeing the change this makes to fit.
All techniques taught are backed up by beautiful fashion references for historical background and inspiration.
For all classes, you’re encouraged to bring along anything you’re currently working on for any troubleshooting and project guidance.
PLEASE BRING TO CLASSES:
Scissors for cutting fabric
Scissors for cutting paper
If you would like to practice on your own machine, you are very welcome to bring it along!
If you want to practice on your own material, please bring this along as well as any threads if you want a specific colour match. I provide a selection of standard weight threads in a selection of neutrals, white and black.