Greta Jacket or Gilet workshop

The Greta Jacket or Gilet

If you want to venture into outerwear with Jackets and Coats this Workshop is a great way to start. 

The Greta come as both a Jacket or Gilet - with or without sleeves and with either a collar or bound edge finish. So plenty of options to choose from, making this a very versatile pattern. 

This is a wonderful garment to wear over lots of our other patterns and makes the perfect throw-on jacket to wear over summer dresses. 

What you will learn on The Greta Jacket or Gilet Workshop

• Measuring and pattern alterations
• Cutting out your pattern
• How to use the correct interlinings to get a professional finish
• How to attach a facing
• How to sew a bound edge finish
• How to sew patch pockets
• How to sew a stand up collar
• How to sew in a lining
• How to sew buttons and buttonholes
• Finishing your garment

Skill Level

Level 2  Confident Beginner

• Confident with using a sewing machine
• Mastered the sewing basics
• Can complete simple projects, such as a cushion cover or zipped bag, without any difficulty
• Find your way around an easy pattern

What's included in the Workshop:

• 10% off any other fabrics purchased on the day of your course
• Use of all machines and sewing tools
• Use of our sewing threads in a variety of neutral colours
• The paper pattern with instruction booklet
• Tea/coffee and cakes will be included so please let us know any dietary requirements at the time of booking

What you need to bring:

• Main Fabric - contact us for quantities depending on the version you are making
• Lining fabric - contact us for quantities depending on the version you are making
• Bias binding - contact us for quantities depending on the version you are making
• 5 x 2cm diameter buttons
• Matching sewing threads
• Any sewing tools or equipment you want to use from home

Tutor

Emma Smith