Learn to sew a Tilly and the Buttons Sonny jacket (2 part class)
Sew the Stylish & Versatile Sonny Jacket with Us! (2-Day Sewing Class)
Looking to sew your first outerwear piece, or want to add new techniques to your sewing repertoire?
Join us for an immersive, two-day sewing class where you'll learn to create the versatile Sonny Jacket by Tilly and the Buttons! With both classic and trendy style options, the Sonny jacket offers a perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and build essential sewing skills.
What You’ll Create:
The Sonny jacket is a multi-version design that allows you to choose between two unique styles:
Utility Chic: A clean, classic collared jacket that’s perfect for layering.
Playful Prairie: A modern, on-trend design featuring a frill collar for a cute, romantic look.
Choose the style that best suits your taste, or make both down the line – the possibilities are endless!
Why Join Us?
Not only will you leave with a beautiful, handmade jacket and a deeper understanding of garment construction, but you'll also gain the confidence to take on more advanced sewing projects.
This class is a fantastic introduction to sewing outerwear, guiding you through essential techniques that will elevate your sewing confidence and skills.
Sew the Stylish & Versatile Sonny Jacket with Us! (2-Day Sewing Class)
Looking to sew your first outerwear piece, or want to add new techniques to your sewing repertoire?
Join us for an immersive, two-day sewing class where you'll learn to create the versatile Sonny Jacket by Tilly and the Buttons! With both classic and trendy style options, the Sonny jacket offers a perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and build essential sewing skills.
What You’ll Create:
The Sonny jacket is a multi-version design that allows you to choose between two unique styles:
Utility Chic: A clean, classic collared jacket that’s perfect for layering.
Playful Prairie: A modern, on-trend design featuring a frill collar for a cute, romantic look.
Choose the style that best suits your taste, or make both down the line – the possibilities are endless!
Why Join Us?
Not only will you leave with a beautiful, handmade jacket and a deeper understanding of garment construction, but you'll also gain the confidence to take on more advanced sewing projects.
This class is a fantastic introduction to sewing outerwear, guiding you through essential techniques that will elevate your sewing confidence and skills.
About this workshop
Key features of jacket:
- Boxy fit bodice with drop shoulders and princess seams creating gentle shaping at the bust
- Choice of pointed collar or oversized frill collar
- Separate yokes, forward shoulder seams and front panels
- Optional chest pockets and flaps
- Easy-to-sew straight sleeves
- Choice of hip-length or cropped hemlines
- Mock flat felled seams create a durable finish
Size range: UK 6-34 (Bust 30" - 60", waist 24"-53")
Further Information
- Princess Seams: Learn how to sew and shape flattering princess seams, giving your jacket a professional, fitted look.
- Decorative Topstitching: Discover the art of topstitching to add visual interest and structural detail to your jacket.
- Collar Construction & Attachment: Master the process of sewing and attaching either a classic or frill collar, creating a polished neckline finish.
- Buttonholes: Learn how to create and sew buttonholes with precision, a skill you’ll use in countless future projects!
- 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 the Tilly and the Buttons Sonny Jacket 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 - Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as denim, twill, canvas, corduroy, jacquard or wool. For the prairie collar version, check the fabric is light enough so it can be gathered once folded in two (or use separate fabric for frill).
Thread - matching thread plus contrast thread for topstitching if preferred. We recommend using Gutermann denim thread for top stitching.
Interfacing - 0.9m of fusible interfacing
15mm wide buttons — x5 for cropped version, x 6 for hip-length version
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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