In this full day workshop, Lauren will expertly guide you through the process of creating your very own beautiful Japanese apron. This beautiful apron is the perfect garment to serve you in your daily household chores, gardening or creative endeavours and features two large front pockets so your essentials are close at hand. Comfortable, absorbent and easy-to-wear, it is sure to be a wardrobe essential for years to come.
Learn how to cut out a pattern from your own fabric, along with sewing a variety of seams and finishings. Lauren recommends either cotton, linen or blended fabric. Knitted fabric (eg. jersey) is not suitable. It is advised to pre-wash the fabric before cutting in order to obtain optimal shrinkage during future use of apron.
What you will learn:
How to cut a pattern from fabric
Different sewing techniques
Using interfacing
Finishing seams
How to use an overlocker