About this Event
Want to learn a new skill?
Join other enthusiasts as they share step-by-step guidance on how to start your crafting journey.
The focus for this workshop is using sewing patterns when cutting fabric.
This includes understanding the grain line principle, a refresh of commercial sewing pattern essentials and basic fabric considerations.
This will include:
- Cutting Talk - basic refresh of important elements of the fabric grainline principle
- What is the grain line?
- The cross grain – pros and cons
- The bias grain – pros and cons
- Notches – 2 transfer methods - how to, pros and cons
- Dots – how to transfer – e.g. single point and double-point darts
- Pleats – broken and solid lines
- Seam allowances and hem annotations not always in the instructions
After the event, Amber will be on-hand to answer any questions and help you pick the right pattern for your project.
Whether you're coming by yourself or with a group, we look forward to welcoming you to our event.
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.
- Please note Terms and Conditions apply
- You can see all upcoming events by visiting johnlewis.com/our-shops/events
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
John Lewis Milton Keynes, Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
GBP 10.00












