Wednesday Sewing

FREE | ALL AGES* | NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

In October at "Wednesday Sewing" we are making together Bucket Hat with Bandana with the leadership of Anita Boey and support from Ghader Bsmar.

The capacity for this workshop series is 16 people without a machine, and we can accommodate 4 more people if they bring their own sewing machines. While you are only required to register for the October 2 session, participants are expected to join all four sessions on October 2, 9, 16 and 23 . If you register for the October 2 session, you do not need to register again for the sessions on October 9, 16, and 23. New registrations will not be accepted throughout the month. We expect a high number of registrations, so please let us know immediately via email at info@jamii.ca before October 1 at 12 PM if you foresee that you will not be able to join all four sessions, so another participant from the waitlist can take your spot. We apologize if the workshop is filled before you register.

Bucket Hat with Banana

Join us in a new series of sewing workshops this October! Our theme for this month is “JUST WAIT” or “TEKA LANG”, which is Lead Artist, Patrick D.B.’s way of encouraging participants and audiences to take a second, to contemplate, to reflect, to meditate, to slow down and learn more about Filipino arts.

Sewing Facilitator, Anita Boey, has designed a circular Bucket Hat with Bandana for this theme. The cyclical nature of waiting—rather than following a linear path—is embodied in the process of making this bucket hat. There are no straight lines in its construction; instead, circular stitches hold the hat together, serving as a reminder to move slowly through our daily activities. In a world that pushes us to take the fastest and most direct route, it’s in the moments of slowness and quiet reflection that we truly appreciate the beauty around us. The process of crafting this bucket hat compels us to slow down, with each stitch following a curved line. Additionally, the inclusion of a bandana around the neck pays homage to Patrick’s Filipino heritage and fashion style.

Join in to create your own customized Bucket Hat and Bandana. Jamii will provide a selection of fabric for you to choose from, and we also welcome you to bring fabric that means something special to you. For this sewing project, you’ll need two types of fabric: a thicker fabric for the outer layer of the hat, and a lining fabric for the inside of the hat and bandana. You’ll need about 1 meter of each fabric.

For novice sewers, Ghader, our dedicated Sewing Workshop Assistant, will guide you with the fundamental skills of operating a sewing machine while delving into a simple yet captivating bandana.

Let's stitch away our Wednesdays together in a warm and encouraging atmosphere. By the end of this workshop series, you'll not only have a garment to treasure but also the pride of mastering new sewing skills!

Lesson plan:

1)      Wednesday October 2nd – Introduction to the theme of “JUST WAIT”, and how it inspired the design of this Bucket Hat and Bandana. Participants will choose their fabric, transfer the pattern pieces onto their fabric and cut their fabric.

2)      Wednesday October 9th – Sew the outer layer and lining of the bucket hat.

3)      Wednesday October 16th – Sew the bucket hat together.

4)      Wednesday October 23rd – Sew the bandana and adding finishing touches to the hat, and end with a Fashion Show!

Sewing participants are highly encouraged to attend October’s “Saturday Mingling” event at Jamii, to show off their Bucket Hats and Bandanas to the rest of the Jamii community!

*Under 12 need to accompanied by an adult.