Learn to sew a pair of Summer trousers or shorts

Sun Aug 23 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

169 Alcester Road, B13 8JR Birmingham, United Kingdom | Birmingham

Guthrie and Ghani - Dressmaking Fabrics, Sewing Patterns and Haberdashery
Publisher/HostGuthrie and Ghani - Dressmaking Fabrics, Sewing Patterns and Haberdashery
Learn to sew a pair of Summer trousers or shorts
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🗓️Sunday 23rd August 2026
⏰9.30am - 4.00pm
🎟️https://bit.ly/4rWl3UZ
📍169 Alcester Road, Moseley. Birmingham. B13 8JR
A perfect addition to your handmade Summer wardrobe is a pair of relaxed fitting trousers or shorts that are oh so comfortable to wear! Choose from two classic styles of loose fitting, simple to construct trousers or choose to sew yourself a pair of shorts instead- ideal if you are new to trouser or short making as there are no zips or fly fronts involved! The Flint trousers also make a lovely pair of Autumn/Winter trousers in denim, twill or wool blend.
Choose from 2 gorgeous patterns :
The Megan Nielsen Flint Trousers- Wide leg cropped pants or shorts with unique crossover closure at the side seam.
The True Bias Emerson Trousers - The Emerson pattern is a pull-on crop pant or short with an elasticated back and flattering front waistband.
You will learn:
Guidance to choosing a size and making simple pattern adjustments
How to construct a simple pair of trousers or shorts
How to construct a waist band with either elastic or with buttons
How to sew tucks or pleats
What is included:
20% discount on supplies required for the workshop (full priced fabric & notions) You can order your supplies over the phone or in store so that the discount can be honoured.
10% off any other full prices fabrics purchased on the day of your course
Your very own copy of your chosen sewing pattern (either PDF or printed) sent out to you prior to the course.
Use of all machines, tools and equipment
Tea/coffee and biscuits (please bring a packed lunch of visit one of the lovely local cafes)
What you need to bring:
Please get in touch and we can advise on what you'll need to bring, depending on your pattern of choice and which version you would like to make. This will include fabric, matching thread, interfacing and any related notions such as elastic, buttons etc
It is strongly advised to purchase your fabric before the workshop so that it can be pre washed, especially if you plan on using a linen based fabric.

⭐️ This is a booking only workshop with limited availability. To join us for this workshop please purchase a ticket via the ticket link https://bit.ly/4rWl3UZ⭐️
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