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Beginners dressmaking- Pajama bottoms

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🎉 Beginner Dressmaking Workshop
🧵 Learn the Basics & Make Your Own Pajama Bottoms!

Ever wanted to learn how to sew your own clothes? Join us at Lark for a fun, hands-on Beginner Dressmaking Workshop — no experience needed!

✂️ What You'll Learn:

  • How to read and understand a sewing pattern

  • Pattern lay planning for efficient fabric use

  • How to sew seams, casings, and hems

  • How to construct your own pair of pajama bottoms

By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with a handmade pair of cosy PJ bottoms and the skills to start your sewing journey!

🧵 What You’ll Need to Bring:

  • A commercial sewing pattern (details provided upon booking)

  • 2.5 metres of cotton fabric (light to medium weight is best)

  • Your own sewing machine (optional – we have machines at Lark you can use)

  • Packed lunch – we’ll take a break to eat together
    (Don’t worry — we’ll keep the tea, coffee, and biscuits flowing all day!) ☕🍪

  • Note book and pen- you may want to take notes throughout the day.

  • Basic sewing kit- scissors, pins etc.

🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday 10th January 2026
💷 Price: £60
📩 Booking Essential – Spaces Limited!

Whether you’re totally new to dressmaking or just want to refresh your skills, this is the perfect place to start. Come get creative, meet new people, and leave with something you’ve made yourself! 

Please note: You must be able to set up a sewing machine and stitch a straight line to take part in this workshop.

If you would like to book a spot using a LARK GIFT VOUCHER please head here

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