{"product_id":"clothkits-sewing-bee-the-fabric-challenge-workshop-half-day-chichester-sewing-courses","title":"Clothkits Sewing Bee - The Fabric Challenge Workshop | Half Day | Chichester Sewing Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by \u003cem\u003eThe Great British Sewing Bee\u003c\/em\u003e, our Clothkits Sewing Bee Challenges are designed to build your dressmaking knowledge, confidence and know-how – without the pressure of a competition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe know \u003cem\u003eThe Great British Sewing Bee\u003c\/em\u003e doesn't have a Fabric Challenge as such, but choosing the right fabric for a pattern is one of the most important parts of making a garment you'll love – and it's certainly something the Sewing Bee contestants are judged on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith so much fabric now bought online, we don't always have the luxury of being able to touch, feel and drape it before making a decision. Instead, we're faced with photographs, descriptions and a collection of numbers and terms – composition, GSM, ounces, weave, weight – that aren't always particularly helpful if you don't know what they mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this three-hour workshop, Jo will help demystify the world of fabric so you can understand what you're buying, how different fabrics behave and, most importantly, how to choose the right one for your next dressmaking project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to recognise different types of fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat common fabric names actually mean\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow different weaves affect the look, feel and behaviour of a fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to understand fabric weights, including GSM and ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow fibre composition affects the characteristics of a fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow different fabrics behave when made into garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to use this information to choose a suitable fabric for your sewing pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this class for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely! This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced sewists who would like to feel more confident choosing fabric. The aim is to take the guesswork and frustration out of fabric shopping and give you the knowledge to make more informed choices for future projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also go home with the beginnings of your own \u003cstrong\u003efabric swatch reference book\u003c\/strong\u003e – a handy resource you can continue to build as your fabric knowledge grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, there is no actual sewing involved in this workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e A notebook and pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your Teacher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jo gained her experience in the fashion industry as a designer\/pattern cutter in ladies' outerwear. She has taught adults sewing and pattern cutting skills for over a decade, from absolute beginners sewing to bra making, simple pattern alterations to fitting masterclasses. Jo is an inspiring teacher and encourages creativity and confidence in dressmaking and sewing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Date and time to be confirmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Clothkits Sewing Bee Challenges:\u003c\/strong\u003e We've created four different three-hour challenges inspired by \u003cem\u003eThe Great British Sewing Bee\u003c\/em\u003e. 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