DATES/TIMES 4 x 3hr sessions Wednesday May 6th 16:30-19:30, Wednesday May 13th 16:30-19:30, Wednesday May 20th 16:30-19:30, Wednesday 27th 16:30-19:30 WHERE The Cloth Lab, Storgatan 26, 21142 Malmö, Sweden. LANGUAGE This class will be taught in English but one of our class teachers will always be on hand to offer individual discussions in Swedish if this is your preferred language. DESCRIPTION Join us for a hands-on course with Birgitta Helmersson, where you’ll learn to create a zero waste garment using a pattern from her book Zero Waste Patterns. This workshop is perfect for confident beginners looking to deepen their sewing skills while exploring the innovative zero waste method. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from one of the five block patterns in the book - the TEE, SKIRT, TROUSER, SINGLET or SHIRT - based on your skill level and confidence. Birgitta will guide you through the entire process, from drawing pattern pieces directly onto fabric using templates and instructions, to cutting and sewing your garment with minimal or no waste. Along the way, you’ll gain essential foundational skills to continue on your zero waste sewing journey including a deeper understanding of the cutting methods, making design and fit changes to your pattern pieces, as well as some core sewing techniques including (depending on your chosen garment) sewing an elastic waistband, binding, gathering, finishing seams and hems, sewing patch pockets, and even mastering buttons and buttonholes. During the course, copies of Zero Waste Patterns, in both English and Swedish, will be provided for you to use in class. If you wish to buy your own copy, it is available from our studio/shop after the course. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a completed garment and the confidence to continue sewing using zero waste patterns! WHAT'S INCLUDED All sewing machines, tools and equipment. Fabric: choose from one of our basic organic cotton woven fabrics in white, natural or black. OR If you have a particular fabric you would like to bring get in touch and we can let you know how much you will need. OR you can explore our range of linens and specialty fabrics and purchase for a discount of 20% during the course. *Places are limited so make sure you book your spot in advance. FAQ For more on our machines and equipment and general info on booking workshops you can head to our FAQ page HERE. If you have any questions about the class please don’t hesitate to get in touch via [email protected]
