The Universal skirt sewing pattern has arrived !

COVID WORKSHOP POLICY

Studio facility

  • The studio has a large room with lots of windows 
  • There are three large tables 2m x 90cm that can be moved around depending on the workshop suitability.
  • There are communal bathrooms that are cleaned daily. 
  • For sewing workshops, any non-personal sewing machines and overlockers will be cleaned thoroughly before and after use.
  • Tables, chairs and handles are sanitised before and after workshops.
  • The floor is vacuumed and mopped after each workshop.

Workshops

  • Antibacterial sanitising lotion will be at each workstation.
  • Face coverings are not enforced and are optional.
  • Teachers will be not be wearing face coverings and/or visors. Should you wish the teacher to be wearing a face covering or visor please let us know. Our teachers are double vacinnated and regularly self test prior to teaching.
  • Depending on the type of workshop being taught and the amount of space needed for each student, there will be a maximum of 4 people for sewing workshops where cutting space is needed or 6 where students are not required to move around.
  • For sewing workshops we ask that students bring their own machines, if possible. We will have machines for use and these will be cleaned before, during and after each workshop.
  • Please note that it will not be possible to social distance between some demonstrations.

Refreshments

  • Tea and coffee will be provided. If preferred, students may also bring their own mug for personal use.
  • Cold refreshments will not be available on site. Please bring your own bottles of water or beverages. 
  • Students will need to bring their own sewing kits. A list will be distributed on registration.
  • Should you not have a sewing kit, one will be provided and cleaned before and after use.
  • Paper & dressmaking scissors will be available to borrow, which will be disinfected between classes.

General

  • Please do not attend the workshop if you are exhibiting any signs of Covid but please inform us if you are able to attend.

 For workshop policies, cancellations and how to book please see here



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Sewing Pattern Product Options

Printed Sewing Pattern

Encased in a beautiful re-closable envelope, you'll receive one copy of the sewing pattern sheet for your selected pattern printed on high quality 60gsm sewing pattern paper, a photographed step-by-step a5 instruction book, a guide to taking accurate measurements and a checklist card.


Printed Sewing Pattern with additional pattern sheet

The same as the printed sewing pattern option plus an additional sewing pattern sheet. The second pattern sheet copy is perfect for those that don't want to trace or if you are making it in another size.


Digital PDF Pattern

After purchase, you'll instantly receive the digital files which contains:

This is a digital product. You will need to download the files and then print them at home or at a copy shop. The digital instruction book is perfect for working through on your mobile or tablet screen.

The files will be emailed to the email used to purchase the product.


Digital PDF Pattern Plus A0 Pattern Sheet

With this option you'll receive the digitals files via email and will also receive the A0 pattern sheet in the post. 

Please note that when you select this option you will only receive the digital files via email when we fulfil the order. 



You will need Adobe Reader to open the PDF files - https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/


View our helpful guide on digital patterns and how to put them together and FAQ's - https://theavidseamstress.com/how-to-construct-a-digital-pattern/


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