The Maker's Atelier - Leather Jacket 15th January 2027

This pattern is the perfect introduction to working with leather.

If you have The Maker's Atelier book then the pattern can be found there if not let me know and I will provide a pattern for you.

Lots of techniques to learn, tracing a pattern, selecting your size, and construction including lots of tips for working with your chosen fabric.

What You Need To Bring: The Sewing Room is fully equipped with Janome Sewing Machines and Overlockers as well as all the tools you need to complete your project.  You are very welcome to bring your own machine and sewing box if you wish.

Materials Needed:  Your copy of The Maker's Atelier book or I will provide a pattern for you

I have found the best supplier of Leather is a company called GH Leathers, their website is www.leathermerchants.com and their phone number is 01933311116.

The leather you would need is lamb Nappa, the hides are around £2.30 (plus VAT) per sq ft, hides are on average 9sqft and you would need 3/4 hides for the jacket.  I have used 3 for my sample.  This company are really helpful if you did order 4 and only use 3 you can send one back.  Here is a link to their shade card so you can see there is lots to choose from.

https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/cdn.webfactore.co.uk/5250_scan011.pdf

You will also need to bring matching thread, I will have suitable glue to use on the day.

Interfacing, thread and other haberdashery is available to purchase at the sewing room if you are unable to get things before the workshop.

 Venue: The Midhurst Sewing Room

Dates: Friday 15th January 2027

Workshop Start/End time: 10am-5pm

Workshop Duration: 1 day

Workshop Tutor: Claire Tyler