{"product_id":"learn-to-make-a-kimono","title":"4 x week Sewing course. Learn to make a Kimono","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 4 x week course. The project can be completed by the average student in this time however additional weeks may be added where needed. Choose your day to attend, morning or evening. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe literal translation for ‘\u003cstrong\u003eKimono’ is ‘a thing to wear’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e”How will you wear yours?”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, that is the beauty of the Kimono. There are so many ways to wear one…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“in a lifetime of ways!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJoin our sewing sessions and learn some sewing skills to build on for your lifetime!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe are of course, drawing inspiration from the authentic Japanese Kimono, which can be a magnificent work of Art. You will make a simplified version. Conducive to everyday wearing and function!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFrom a handy, ‘cover all’ transition from the bath before dressing, for the holiday beach \/ by the pool to a most elegant stunning ‘Wow’ piece for a party, or formal event…and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you know how to master  your Kimono pattern, you will be able to apply the process to almost any fabric. Though experience and skill is needed for more challenging fabrics such as silk satin, velvet or chiffon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this workshop we are assuming that most students will be beginner to intermediate standard and so we will recommend using a woven fabric such as a light cotton, linen or cotton blend fabric. But more experienced sewers are most welcome to join us and we will guide you in the making process, with tips to handle more challenging fabrics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn to interpret a paper pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet to know your own personal body measurements to choose the correct size or adapt from the paper pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the correct fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLay fabric correctly ready for cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect placement of paper pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to mark out and cut your fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to pin your pieces together correctly to achieve optimal results when sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to finish your Kimono to a professional standard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll gain experience on a sewing machine ( and learn to troubleshoot) while stitching your kimono. You will gain the skills needed to go on to make many more Kimonos with your paper pattern applied to different fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you’ll gain the skills to begin your sewing journey, to make other garments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need aprox 3 meters 145cm width ( more if width is narrower ) in a woven Cotton or Linen of your choice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will provide the sewing machines and all other tools needed for the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eFor the average student this project will take  4 x weeks. Additional weeks can be added @€37 per session where needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eThis course is suitable for beginners who have completed our 1 x day sewing machine beginners workshop or who have a little experience using a sewing machine. And for the more experienced or advanced sewer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantwell Lane Creative Hub","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday 7-9pm","offer_id":44116652556439,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursday 10am-12pm","offer_id":55208345207162,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/5317\/5703\/files\/IMG_8770.jpg?v=1743494140","url":"https:\/\/o-r-i-g-i-n-a-l-a-g-a-i-n.myshopify.com\/products\/learn-to-make-a-kimono","provider":"Cantwell Lane Creative Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}