{"product_id":"sewing-with-silk","title":"Sewing with Silk","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDATE, TIME AND LOCATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarious dates available, 10am - 5pm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 Bocking Street, London, E8 3FP\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop will take place in our studio around the corner from Broadway Market. It's about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 minutes walk from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBethnal Green tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e station, 5 minutes from London Fields and Cambridge Heath Overground stations.\u003c\/span\u003e It's a dedicated workshop space at the back of our fabric shop, nice and peaceful for sewing but you can still feel a part of the buzz of the shop. The space is fully accessible, at ground level with no steps. We also have a large accessible toilet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCLASS OVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSilk is the ultimate fabric for fancy garments and luxe essentials! Silk is lightweight and breathable, as well as having a range of luxury finishes. In this class you will learn all you need to know to feel confident using silk in your next make. Covering everything from how to cut silk, through to the perfect finishes, you will leave with all the knowledge you need to tackle your own projects. During the class, we will make a simple silk camisole, so you can test out all of the tips and tricks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT WILL THE CLASS COVER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e+ How to cut silk fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e+ How \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eto handle silk to ensure that your seams are smooth and neat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e+ How to finish silk seams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e+ How you can use special equipment (like specialist pins and rotary cutters) on silk fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e+ How to sew a rolled hem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e+ How to sew perfect spaghetti straps from silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e+ How to add a facing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a practical class and you will leave with a beautiful silk camisole!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCLASS INCLUDES: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e+ Use of all tools including our PFAFF Ambition 365 sewing machines. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you'd like to learn on your own machine then please do bring it along - please let us know the model in advance and bring your manual with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e+ All tools and equipment \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e+ A copy of the Ogden Cami pattern\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e+ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDrinks and sweet treats to keep you going throughout the class.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSTUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e+ 1-2m of silk fabric. Your silk should be a light-mid weight with a good drape, we’d recommend a crepe de chine. The amount needed will depend on the size being made. You can see the fabric requirements for the Ogden Cami \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. You can use a silk satin, but this will make it extra slippy and more difficult to sew, so we recommend a crepe de chine for the class. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e+ Matching thread\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis class is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate sewists. You need to know how to use a sewing machine, but might be sewing with silk for the first time! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis class will use the Ogden Cami pattern, this includes a size range of 0-30 (32”\/81.5cm -57.5”\/146cm chest). If you fall outside of this size range, please get in touch with us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT OUR PAST STUDENTS SAY:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Such a fun and rewarding day, I really loved every minute of it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eI really loved the day. It was relaxed, fun and informative and I've come away feeling confident to make a beautiful silk cami. It was really useful being able to try on ready made cami's for size and to feel the different weights of silk.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The New Craft House","offers":[{"title":"Sunday 11th October 2026","offer_id":54357807038782,"sku":"jzh1788244670558","price":119.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/0073\/3758\/files\/sewing-with-silk_1.png?v=1788244676","url":"https:\/\/trueposhus.shop\/products\/sewing-with-silk","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}