The Maker's Atelier - Leather Jacket 8th February 2024

The Boxy Jacket is the new pattern from The Maker's Atelier and is perfect for making in Leather.

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  pattern The Maker's Atelier

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: Thursday 8th February 2024

Workshop Start/End time: 10am-5pm

Workshop Duration: 1 day

Workshop Tutor: Claire Tyler