Practical Sewing Skills: Cross Over Apron (2-week course)

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Practical Sewing Skills: Cross Over Apron (2-week course)

27 April, 2022, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

With Karen Odinga

A two-week course, meeting Wednesday evenings 27th April and 4th May.

Be the hostess with the most-ness with this cross over apron. This apron is super easy to sew and learn how to make your own bias binding either to tone or contrast with the main colour of your choosing. You can wear as a traditional working apron to keep your clothes neat & tidy or use it as a fashion layer pinafore style. Endless options!

Multi size pattern with long or short options provided for a teeny tiny cost of £3. The short version is shown in the pictures.

Fabric and Equipment Requirements

Suitable fabrics: broadcloth, calico. Cotton, cotton blends, lightweight denim, linen, linen blends, poplin.

If you fall in between sizes, size up.

Long Option

Finished Length from centre front to hem 41.5 inches approx.

Small

Bust Size

32.5-34 in

Medium

Bust size

36-38 in

Large

Bust size

40-42in

X-Large

Bust Size

44-46

Fabric A

45 in wide for main body of apron.

3 meters3.25 meters3.75 meters3.75 meters
Fabric A

60 in wide for main body of apron.

2.5 meters2.75 meters2.75 meters2.75 meters
Fabric B

for bias binding (can be same as main fabric to tone or different to contrast). Enough for contrast pockets if desired.

1.5 meters1.5 meters1.5 meters1.5 meters

 

Short Option

Finished Length from centre front 32.5 in approx..

Small

Bust Size 32.5-34 in

Medium

Bust Size

36-38 in

Large

Bust Size

40-42

X-Large

Bust Size

44-46 in.

Fabric A

45 in wide for main body of apron.

1.75 meters2 meters2.25 meters2.5 meters
Fabric A

60 in wide for main body of apron.

1.5 meters1.5 meters1.5 meters1.5 meters
Fabric B

for bias binding (can be same as main fabric or different to contrast). Enough for contrast pockets if desired.

1.5 meters1.5 meters1.5 meters1.5 meters

What else you will need:

  • Sewing machine with manual, leads and all accessories.
  • All-purpose sewing thread to match the main body fabric of the apron.
  • If you want lace trim on the hem/pockets -1 meter of chosen trim.

Any queries regarding pattern, fabric or fit just e-mail at kodinga23@gmail.com

    Register your interest:


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    Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.

    Details

    Date:
    27 April, 2022
    Time:
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Events Category:

    Tutor

    Karen Odinga
    Email:
    kodinga23@gmail.com

    Venue

    Braintree Community Centre
    19-21 Bocking End
    Braintree,CM7 9AEUnited Kingdom
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    Information for Students

    Some parking is available to the rear of the Centre. If you have equipment to bring in, you can access the building directly into the main hall through the doors in the car park. If the doors aren’t open, please inform the office you have arrived and the doors will be opened for you.

    If you think you may have access difficulties please let us know in advance, as we have accessible facilities available. Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor. Wheelchair access is through the door on the front of the Centre.

    Free tea & coffee will be provided. Don’t forget to bring your lunch or you can choose to visit one of the many cafes and takeaways in town.

    Please wear suitable clothing, and if you’re bringing any electrical equipment please ensure that it is in good working order with a solid plug and undamaged wiring – check it before you come!

    Payment

    Class fees should be paid in advance by card (which can be done over the phone- 01376 323280).

    We will also accept cheques, which will be cashed two weeks before the date of the class once we are sure the class will run, and should be made payable to Braintree & Bocking Community Association.

    There may be an additional cost for appropriate materials, which if applicable, should be paid to the tutor on the day of the class – please check the class details.

    Cancellation policy

    Fees are non-refundable from two weeks before the class unless we can sell the space to another student (subject to a minimum of six students booked). Fees may be transferable at our discretion.

    Please understand that the Centre cannot afford to run classes at a loss, since we are a charity. As such, classes may be cancelled if we are unable to achieve a minimum number of students. If this is the case, you will be informed two weeks before the date of the class and your fee will be refunded.