Guthrie & Ghani

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Sewing - All levels

Custom Fit Jeans Sewing Workshop

Have you dreamed of owning jeans tailored to custom fit your body? Or perhaps you're an experienced dressmaker seeking to elevate your skills?

Join us for an in-depth, hands-on experience in jeans-making! This 2 day workshop is perfect if you are a sewing enthusiast and want to create your own custom pair of jeans.

Please note this is a fairly fast paced class designed for confident dressmakers. Please check the skill level section below before booking and contact us if you're unsure.

Get ready to rock your handmade jeans with confidence and style! Secure your spot today and take the first step towards owning custom-fit denim.

Please note: There are 2 learning options for this course - 2 consecutive days and 2 separate days (see below). Please make sure you are happy with the dates of the course prior to booking.

Upcoming dates:

Friday 24th/Saturday 25th January 2025

Sunday 23rd February/Sunday 9th March 2025

Friday 25th/Saturday 26th April 2025

Saturday 5th/Sunday 6th July 2025

Course tutors:

Becca Porter - 2 x consecutive days

Claire Heath - 2 x separate days

Width
Running Time
2 days 10am - 4.30pm
£220

About this workshop

Choose your style:

The Ginger Jeans are designed for stretch denim and can be made as either a comfortable low rise jean with narrow stovepipe legs or a high-waisted jean with skinny legs and a tummy-slimming pocket stay. Available in US sizes 0 - 20.

The Ames are designed for stretch denim and can be made as either skinny or straight fit. Available in US sizes 12 - 28, they can be tailored for apple or pear shapes. Featuring a high rise and pocket stay for secret smooth shaping, these jeans are flattering and versatile.

The Dawns are a classic high waisted rigid jean pattern set. Includes four cuts and multiple lengths for tall, regular and cropped. Pattern features a high rise to sit on the natural waist, button fly (you will be taught how to change this to a zippered fly), close fit through the waist and hips and classic jeans details.

Choose the option that best fits your schedule:

Option 1: Consecutive Days

Format: Two back-to-back days
Benefit: Intensive immersion, complete your jeans in a focused timeframe
Ideal for: If you prefer to dive in and work on your jeans without a break between sessions

Option 2: Separate Days

Format: Two individual days (scheduled 1-2 weeks apart)
Benefit: Extra time between sessions to practice, reflect, or make adjustments
Ideal for: If you prefer a flexible schedule with time to absorb the techniques or cannot commit to 2 consecutive days

Before your workshop, you’ll enjoy a 30-minute one-on-one Zoom session with our expert tutor. During this personalised chat, you'll discuss any specific fit issues and receive guidance on pattern adjustments to create your custom-fit jeans.

To make the most of your workshop time, you’ll be provided with pattern preparation instructions. We recommend that most students cut out their fabric in advance, allowing for maximum sewing time during the course.

Further Information

  • How to construct the jeans to your size and make simple fitting alterations
  • How to use decorative topstitching in the construction of the jeans
  • How to make a traditional five pocket construction
  • How to attach jean patch pockets
  • How to make a jean fly front with a zip
  • How to make a contoured waistband

Level 5 - please click here to read the description of this level to ensure it is suited to you

**Depending on your past level of experience and your choice of pattern, you may not completely finish the project in the two days.**
  • Prior to attending your workshop date you will get a 30 mins 1 to 1 zoom chat with our expert tutor. They will discuss jeans fitting issues with you, and advise what pattern adjustments may be necessary to help you to make a pair of custom fit jeans.
  • Jeans hardware notions required for your project (Prym jeans buttons, Prym rivets, Prym denim machine needles, 7” YKK metal teeth zip with ochre tape, x1 100m reel Gutermann Denim top-stitch thread) Please note you will still need to purchase sewing thread to match the colour of your denim.
  • 20% discount on supplies required for the workshop (fabric & notions)
  • 10% off full priced fabrics on the day of your class
  • Your own copy of either the Closet Core Ginger Jeans, Cashmerette Ames Jeans, Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans, or Dawn Curve Jeans (PDF Print out) to make your own at home again and again
  • Use of all sewing machines, overlockers, tools and equipment
  • Tea/coffee and biscuits (please bring a packed lunch or visit some of the lovely local cafes)

Fabric -This will depend on the style that you choose and the size you are making, please get in touch with us for detailed advice. To allow more time to choose we recommend that you pick your fabric in advance but we can help you choose something from the shop on the day as well. We also advise for you to wash your fabric in advance, to allow for any shrinkage beforehand, instead of once you've made your gorgeous pair of jeans!

Matching thread to match your colour of denim

Fusible Interfacing

Becca Porter

Becca has been creating with a needle and thread for as long as she can remember and discovered the world of dressmaking in her teens. She quickly became hooked, spending all her free time glued to her machine and developing her skills. Since then she's taught many others to sew too and now teaches online workshops for the pattern company Sew Over It.

Becca enjoys spending time on the details; getting patterns to match, nailing the position of a pocket or producing perfect topstitching. She loves sharing her passion with others, helping them create clothing that they love and feel proud of.

Claire Heath

Sewing has always been a huge part of Claire's life. As a child she was always making, crafting and fixing things. Her love of fabric and making drove her to study Textiles and Fashion Design at Leeds University. After graduating and gaining some invaluable experience in the fashion and textiles industry Claire realised her true passion was sharing her skills and knowledge of garment construction with others.

Claire has been teaching design as a qualified lecturer for well over a decade. She joined the g&g team shortly after the shop opened in 2013 as a workshop tutor. During her time with us she has taught countless workshops and has loved helping customers learn how to sew and create wearable garments that will become staples of their me-made wardrobe.

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