SEWING WORKSHOP - INTERMEDIATE
SPECIAL EVENTS
Fundraising
Sewing Studio Series
SEWING WORKSHOP - INTERMEDIATE
August 17 - 10:30am to 5:30pm
SEWING STUDIO SERIES - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Facilitated by Mariam Ahmad
DATE & TIME: Sunday, August 17 I 10:30am to 5:30pm
Includes a one-hour lunch break (1:00 PM to 2:00PM).
The last hour of the workshop (from 4:30pm to 5:30pm) is dedicated to further individual practice or work on your own projects with assistance from our team.
LOCATION: The Jamii Hub – 264 The Esplanade, Toronto ON M5A 4J6
COST: $150 per session
This is a fundraising initiative for Jamii. The actual value of the workshop is $75, and the remaining $75 is a charitable donation. Participants will receive a tax receipt for the donation portion.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
We’ll begin with a quick review of basic sewing skills and introduce key intermediate techniques like working with interfacing, clean corner finishes, and proper seam pressing. You’ll also get comfortable with following pattern markings specific to our project. Then we’ll dive into constructing a denim vest, applying hem finishes and shaping armholes and necklines using facings or bias tape.
Prior experience required: Participants should be confident using a sewing machine, familiar with basic stitches, and able to follow a pattern. Previous completion of a few sewing projects is expected.
Photos by Ghader Bsmar
MARIAM AHMAD
Mariam Ahmad learned to sew as a child using hand-pedalled Singer machines alongside her grandmother. Her work blends Eastern heritage and ancestral textile traditions to create romantic silhouettes filled with nostalgia. Mariam is passionate about teaching others and is a strong facilitator: Mariam has led sewing workshops for all levels with Jamii and other organizations in Toronto.