Friday 17 July 10.30-4.30pm

Tutor: Alison Abrahams

Level: Confident Beginners

Just in time for summer, learn to sew a classic reversible fabric bucket hat that can be used all year round to keep the sunshine or rain at bay. This is a fun way to use really fabulous fabrics for two different looks (or maybe a more neutral outer with a zingy lining. There are a choice of two brim styles (narrow and wide) and three (adult) sizes of hat to sew.

The multi-size Merchant and Mills pattern is included as part of the workshop, so you can sew further hats for all the family. (Do tag us in photos after the class with your hats on location)! This workshop will give you a good introduction to using pattern pieces and constructing a three-dimensional item.

Suitable for students who are competent at using a sewing machine with a straight stitch and even tension. The time allowed gives you plenty of time to sew your hat. Speedy stitchers may be able to start a second! Machine sewn.

Materials and equipment required:

• Sewing Machine. A basic sewing machine is fine. Don’t forget the 1/4-in or standard straight sewing foot pedal, spare bobbin, lead and instruction booklet. Alternatively you can hire a machine subject to availability (just add to your basket with your workshop booking)

• Basic sewing kit - fabric scissors and paper scissors, pins, fabric clips, stitch ripper

• 50cm of 112cm (or wider) cotton quilting weight fabric / light weight denim / linen / twill for the outside. For ease of sewing, avoid stripes or directional prints*

• 50cm of 112cm (or wider) cotton quilting weight fabric for the lining

• 25cm of G700 cotton iron-on or medium sew-in interfacing

• Cotton thread to coordinate with your material

*Ask us to explain if unsure!

If you have any questions, please phone us on 01634 838880 before booking.

Refreshments are provided during the day with a break for lunch. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch, or there are many cafes and delis in the high street. Please note we do not send out reminder emails to students before the class as all the information you need is here! For location and car park info, please check our Contacts page.

Please check dates carefully before booking as we do not offer refunds on workshops. For full booking terms, please read here.