Sweatshirt

Sew a Sweat Shirt

This is an ultra-comfy sweatshirt  from Tilly and the Buttons, that is easy to make. Dress it up or down for a meeting, dinner date or Sunday on the sofa.
It’s a bestseller for a reason! This is a great class if you have made a few garments in woven fabrics and want to attempt a simple or first make in stretchy fabric.
We highly recommend sewing with jersey is so satisfying, less fit problems to deal with and more time to make more lovely cosy tops!
• Relaxed shape – not too baggy
• Classic crew neckline
• Choice of timeless straight sleeves or dramatic balloon sleeve with deep cuffs
• Top version sits on the high hip
You will need to bring your own fabric

SIZE RANGE – UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34 please ask us if you need help with sizing

Skill Level:
• Adventurous Beginner
• Confident Beginner
• Intermediate

What you learn:
• Sewing with jersey top tips and tricks
• Overlocker use if your feeling confident !

What you make:
In this class you will make the sweat top, but will have the pattern for making other versions in future.

We Provide:

Your pattern from Tilly and the Buttons (Value £17.50)*
Use of all our equipment including sewing machines

Timing

One Day Workshop Cost: £110

Evening Course Cost: £135

Numbers: 6

Additional class information after signup

First can you let us know if you want to bring your own machine rather than use ours (one is always allocated for you anyway) and let us know the Brand and model.

If you need a parking outside the Mansion (for bringing your own machine or for other access requirements) If this is the case let us have the car and Reg details. On the day we will give you access through the bollards if the above applies to drop off.

Remember the park is busy at weekends. There is a busy farmers food market and often other events, so please give yourself time to arrive if parking so you won’t be late for your class. There is no free parking in the car park 8 – 5pm but it’s very easy to find free parking outside the park in the mornings like Foxgrove Road its just about 5-10 mins walk to the park. There is also plenty of other travel options trains and buses are close and regular to this location. Let us know if you have any questions.

Reminder bring lunch, teacher usually gives a 30 min break for food but going to queue at the Park cafes at the weekends can be long so gather your food and drinks on your way in or better still a pack lunch is good you can eat in the room we don’t mind!

Finally we will need your Bust measurement at the widest point that’s across your bust points email us at info@knowhowyou.co.uk

Fabric + Supplies

SUPPLIES

  • Fabric (see above + below)
  • Matching thread
  • 0.6m (5/8yd) ribbing (at least 90cm [1yd] wide unfolded)
  • Sewing machine OR overlocker (serger), plus basic tools, incl ballpoint machine needle if you’re using a regular sewing machine (a walking food can also be helpful)

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Sweatshirt fleece or French terry (loopback).
You’ll also need ribbing for the neckband, hem band + cuffs.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

SOLID COLOUR VERSION

140CM (56IN) WIDE

  • sizes 1-5: Hip-length: 1.5m (1 3/4yd), Cropped length: 1.4m (1 5/8yd)
  • sizes 6-12: Hip-length: 2.3m (2 1/2yd), Cropped length: 2m (2 1/4yd)
  • sizes 13-15: Hip-length: 2.4m (2 5/8yd), Cropped length: 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

115CM (45IN) WIDE

  • sizes 1-6: Hip-length: 2.2m (2 1/2yd), Cropped length: 2m (2 1/4yd)
  • sizes 7-10: Hip-length: 2.7m (3yd), Cropped length: 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
  • sizes 11-15: Hip-length: 3m (3 1/4yd), Cropped length: 2.7m (3yd)

COLOUR BLOCK VERSION

ALL WIDTHS FROM 115CM (45IN):

  • Front bodice: 0.8m (7/8yd)
  • Back bodice: 0.8m (7/8yd)
  • Front upper sleeve: 0.5m (5/8yd)
  • Back upper sleeve: 0.6m (5/8yd)
  • Middle sleeve: 0.3m (1/3yd)
  • Lower sleeve: 0.5m (5/8yd)