SEWING STUDIO SERIES - ADVANCED LEVEL

Facilitated by Mariam Ahmad

DATE & TIME: Sunday, September 14 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:
In this advanced workshop, you’ll create a denim skirt that’s personalized to you by using recycled denim jeans. We’ll begin by constructing your own textile from patchworked denim, giving new life to old garments through creative paneling and visible mending techniques. Then, using pre-drafted skirt patterns, we’ll walk through how to make basic fit adjustments to suit your body. You’ll learn how to construct a clean-finished skirt, including hemming techniques and installing closures like zippers. By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with a stylish denim skirt you made entirely from reclaimed materials.

Prior experience required: Participants should be highly confident with a sewing machine, able to work with patterns, and experienced with a variety of fabrics and sewing techniques. Completion of a complex sewing project is expected.