The Crafting Club: Getting started in sewing

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm UTC+01:00

John Lewis Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes
Publisher/HostMilton Keynes
The Crafting Club: Getting started in sewing
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Join Amber Elizabeth, our guest expert from The Sewist & Co.
About this Event

Want to learn how to get started garment making and following a pattern?

This session will cover the step by step process to follow when getting started with your own sewing projects.

Amber will give a comprehensive talk on the core areas to consider when reading a sewing pattern, including the following key areas:

  • Fundamental sewing principles
  • Sizing and measuring
  • Fabric choice
  • Fabric quantity
  • Interfacing

There will be an opportunity for Q&A with Amber and support available in choosing a pattern if required.


Tickets are £10, redeemable on any Haberdashery purchase on the day.

Joining an in-store event

Please arrive at the store at least 10 minutes before the start of the session and make your way to the meeting place which is the 'Discovery Room' on the mezzanine floor. Please bring your ticket with you, either printed or on your phone, and your My John Lewis card or app for ticket redemption.


  • All of our events are exclusive to My John Lewis members. As a member you are also welcome to book additional tickets for friends and family to attend with you. If you're not a member, it's easy to join.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

John Lewis Milton Keynes, Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 10.00

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