The Avid Seamstress sewing weekend
Spend a weekend sewing with Lisa Falconer, the brilliant pattern designer behind Avid Seamstress!
Saturday 1st March & Sunday 2nd March 2025, 10:00am – 5:00pm
You’ll pick an Avid Seamstress garment to work on with her expert guidance in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of our studio, surrounded by fellow dressmaking enthusiasts. Share tips and tricks, and enjoy creating alongside like-minded individuals. It's not just about the sewing; it's about the camaraderie too!
This weekend is a bit different: with smaller group sizes, you’ll get more personal attention and plenty of space to spread out and work comfortably. Here’s what you can expect:
✨ One-on-One Support: With fewer participants, you’ll get more time with Lisa to tackle any tricky areas and pick up valuable tips as you go.
✨ Room to Work: Enjoy a relaxed setup with plenty of room, making your sewing time even more enjoyable.
*If the class is showing as fully booked, please contact us at [email protected] and we can add you to the waiting list or let you know if we run the event again in the future.
Spend a weekend sewing with Lisa Falconer, the brilliant pattern designer behind Avid Seamstress!
Saturday 1st March & Sunday 2nd March 2025, 10:00am – 5:00pm
You’ll pick an Avid Seamstress garment to work on with her expert guidance in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of our studio, surrounded by fellow dressmaking enthusiasts. Share tips and tricks, and enjoy creating alongside like-minded individuals. It's not just about the sewing; it's about the camaraderie too!
This weekend is a bit different: with smaller group sizes, you’ll get more personal attention and plenty of space to spread out and work comfortably. Here’s what you can expect:
✨ One-on-One Support: With fewer participants, you’ll get more time with Lisa to tackle any tricky areas and pick up valuable tips as you go.
✨ Room to Work: Enjoy a relaxed setup with plenty of room, making your sewing time even more enjoyable.
*If the class is showing as fully booked, please contact us at [email protected] and we can add you to the waiting list or let you know if we run the event again in the future.
About this workshop
Before the workshop begins, it's worth noting that some patterns may require a bit of pre-workshop preparation, such as creating a toile. Additionally, for certain patterns, it's recommended to have all your materials cut out in advance to maximise our sewing time together over the weekend. Not to fret though!
Lisa will personally guide you through these details in a pre-workshop consultation call. This ensures you're fully prepared and equipped to make the most out of our sewing adventure. We're here to make your experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible!
✨Now for the exciting bit! ✨
Choose your Avid Seamstress pattern from the following selection to make during the sewing weekend!
Let's make sure your pattern is suited to your skill level! During your pre-workshop consultation call with Lisa, you will discuss your pattern choice and ensure it is the appropriate level for you! (We advise you to wait until after your phone call to start buying fabric and notions)
Beginner (perfect for those who know how to use a sewing machine but want to make their first garment)
- The Pyjama Bottoms (these are great day/evening trousers too)
Confident Beginner - Intermediate (perfect for those who have made a few garments and are ready to try something new (buttonholes/concealed zips).
- The Wimborne Coat (this is such a super coat for beginners and those more advanced too)
Strong Intermediate (perfect for those who are confident following a sewing pattern and just need support at the tricky parts)
Further Information
Level 3 - Beginner Dressmaker to Level 6 - Advanced Dressmaker - dependent upon the pattern choice. Please click here to read the description of the levels to ensure it is suited to you. See key content for pattern choices and their suggested skill levels.
- A pre workshop call with Lisa Falconer, course tutor to discuss your pattern choice and ensure it is the appropriate level for you (You are advised to wait until after your phone call to start buying fabric and notions)
- 20% discount on supplies required for the workshop (fabric & notions)
- 10% off any full priced fabrics purchased on the day of your course
- Your own printed copy of an Avid Seamstress pattern.
- 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 suitable for your chosen Avid Seamstress pattern
- Matching thread
- Any interfacing and additional notions required e.g. fastenings, elastic
PLEASE NOTE: For some of the patterns, there may be some pre workshop prep that is advisable to do like making a toile. In addition for some of the patterns you would need to bring everything cut out in order to maximise sewing time over the weekend.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like help selecting your fabric
You are invited to arrive from 9.30am on the Saturday and Sunday morning to get yourselves settled for a prompt start at 10:00am.
Lisa Falconer - Avid Seamstress
An avid maker herself, The Avid Seamstress was created from a deep love of Lisa's sewing and the absolute joy that comes from making amazing garments.
When creating The Avid Seamstress, one of Lisa's biggest priorities was to create sewing patterns with straightforward and easy to understand instructions. Lisa wanted to avoid those head-scratching moments and feelings of disappointment when something doesn’t quite make sense. Because of this, The Avid Seamstress sewing patterns are always tested by a team of pattern testers to ensure that their instructions are clear and the pattern is ready for release.
Dates & Times
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