Delicate fabrics sewing class- sew a robe dressing gown
Join us for a day of tutor-led sewing and skill-building as you create something truly special!
Saturday 22nd March 2025 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
In this advanced level one-day workshop, you'll learn to master sewing with delicate fabrics like viscose, rayon, and lightweight crepe, all while making the stunning Sylvia Robe by Sew Over It.
Whether you're crafting a luxurious robe for your me-made wardrobe, creating a thoughtful handmade Christmas gift, or looking for a festive project to enjoy with a sewing buddy, this session is the perfect way to get inspired.
Choose between the shorter, stylish version or the full-length dressing gown – both ideal for layering and lounging. Plus, you'll learn to sew beautiful French seams, giving your robe a polished, professional finish that’s sure to impress.
The Sylvia Robe is a versatile addition to any wardrobe – wear it as a chic cover-up or style it with jeans for an effortlessly relaxed look. And with the holidays fast approaching, it's a great opportunity to make a personalised gift or simply enjoy some creative sewing time before the festive season kicks off.
Need fabric inspiration? The Sylvia Robe pairs beautifully with fabrics like rayon, viscose and lightweight crepes. Lightweight cottons such as lawn or voile work wonderfully too.
We can’t wait to help you create something truly special!
Join us for a day of tutor-led sewing and skill-building as you create something truly special!
Saturday 22nd March 2025 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
In this advanced level one-day workshop, you'll learn to master sewing with delicate fabrics like viscose, rayon, and lightweight crepe, all while making the stunning Sylvia Robe by Sew Over It.
Whether you're crafting a luxurious robe for your me-made wardrobe, creating a thoughtful handmade Christmas gift, or looking for a festive project to enjoy with a sewing buddy, this session is the perfect way to get inspired.
Choose between the shorter, stylish version or the full-length dressing gown – both ideal for layering and lounging. Plus, you'll learn to sew beautiful French seams, giving your robe a polished, professional finish that’s sure to impress.
The Sylvia Robe is a versatile addition to any wardrobe – wear it as a chic cover-up or style it with jeans for an effortlessly relaxed look. And with the holidays fast approaching, it's a great opportunity to make a personalised gift or simply enjoy some creative sewing time before the festive season kicks off.
Need fabric inspiration? The Sylvia Robe pairs beautifully with fabrics like rayon, viscose and lightweight crepes. Lightweight cottons such as lawn or voile work wonderfully too.
We can’t wait to help you create something truly special!
About this workshop
The Sylvia Robe sewing pattern is available in sizes 6 to 30 (Bust 32" - 57")
Fabric recommendations include lightweight woven fabrics with lots of drape, such as rayon, viscose, georgette and lightweight crepes. For more beginner stitchers, it would also look lovely in a lightweight cotton such as lawn or voile. With minimal seams, the Sylvia Robe makes a statement with a big bold print, but looks equally lovely with a small repeat for an understated look.
Further Information
- Top tips for cutting out and working with slippery viscose fabric
- How to sew French seams
- How to make and insert a hanging tab
- Hand sewing techniques for attaching the collar
- How to make a tie belt
- How to use select the right tools for working with slippery fabrics
Level 4 - please click here to read the description of these levels to ensure it is suited to you.
- 20% discount on supplies required for the workshop (fabric & notions)
- 10% off any other fabrics purchased on the day of your course
- A PDF copy of the Sew Over It Sylvia robe and the Sylvia robe dressing gown add on.
- Use of all machines, tools and equipment
- Tea/coffee and biscuits (please bring a packed lunch or visit one of the lovely local cafes for your 30 min lunch break)
Fabric recommendations include lightweight woven fabrics with lots of drape, such as rayon, viscose, georgette and lightweight crepes. For more beginner stitchers, it would also look lovely in a lightweight cotton such as lawn or voile. With minimal seams, the Sylvia Robe makes a statement with a big bold print, but looks equally lovely with a small repeat for an understated look.
Fabric amount: You will need between 2.1m to 3.6m for the shorter robe (depending on your size) and an additional 1.3m of fabric for the dressing gown version. Please email [email protected] with your bust, waist and hip body measurements and we can help guide you more accurately on how much fabric to get. If you need help measuring yourself, please refer to Lauren's blog post here.
0.4m of light weight, non-woven iron on interfacing in either white or black to match your fabric.
A matching thread
If you are using very lightweight fabrics you will need some lightweight fusible interfacing too.
* Please note - we recommend you pre-wash your fabric prior to attending the workshop. Pre washing advice can be found in Lauren's blog post here*
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us, and a team member will be happy to help you.
Lorna Hulme
Lorna is forever grateful to her Mum for teaching her to sew as an adult. She fell in love with everything sewing! So much so that she couldn’t bear to keep these skills to herself. Being driven by her passion for inspiring other people to sew, Lorna spent 7 years sharing this love of sewing through teaching others in her own sewing workshop business.
Lorna joined the Guthrie & Ghani team in January 2024 as the Workshops and events coordinator. She is responsible for organising the programme of events and sewing workshops and will be joining the team of sewing tutors too.
Lorna loves all aspects of sewing but her particular passion is dressmaking.
When she’s not sewing she enjoys running, cycling, running around after 2 teenagers and drinking hot chocolate!
Dates & Times
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9:30am 4 places remaining £110
