Description
We will support you through the exciting challenge of making your first coat!
The Coat Club will take place over 3 fortnights giving you time to work on your coat in between sessions. Get support in the bits you need it the most. Let's prevent any more projects from being relegated to the land of UFOs (unfinished objects) and WIP-Prison (work-in-progress prison). Let us help you tackle the tricky bits!
You will get our expertise and support over 3 x 3 hours. Scroll down for suggested coats.
Fortnightly course plan;
Workshop 1
Once you start making your coat, we can unpick and fix almost anything. But, if you cut out incorrectly, or choose the wrong size we can't fix that.
- Taking your measurements, selecting your size
- Identifying pattern pieces for your selected view (variation)
- Laying up the pattern and pinning it correctly
- Cutting technique, transferring pattern markings
- Discussing other notions and your plan of attack
Workshop 2
- Tricky techniques! Facings, understitching, stay stitching, setting in a sleeve, clipping corners.
- Check-in on where you are up to and your further plan of attack
Workshop 3
- Sewing and bagging out a lining
- Lined sleeves with clean finishes... is it even possible?
- Mitred corners
- Hemming
Participants need to: choose, purchase and print their pattern.
Here are some of the coats Danielle has made:
- Alegra Coat by Style Arc. This pattern is unlined and includes optional pockets, coat and jacket length. Popular Cocoon silhouette. Instructions are for intermediate to advanced with limited details. Danielle has made 2 of these.
- Nova Coat by PaperCut. Lined cocoon silhouette. Jacket and coat length. Detailed instructions are written for those newer to sewing. Super popular pattern. Danielle has made 4 of these, plus many in class.
- Richmond Coat by Tessuti. Single-breasted long oversized coat. Fully lined. Detailed instructions with photographs covering tricky techniques. Danielle has just made her first Richmond.
- 8509 Vintage Coat by Simplicity. Oversized 1950s coat with raglan sleeves. Fully lined. 3 views. Intermediate skills with simple instruction sheet. Danielle has made 1 of these.
- Romana By Hand London. Single or double-breasted long coat. Good instructions, but some tricky details. Fully lined with princess seams. Danielle has made 1 Romana and chose to leave it unlined.
- Ulysses Trench Coat by Victory Patterns. Modern trench coat style. Detailed instructions with some trickier bits. Unlined Coat. Danielle has made 1 of these.
Have you seen another coat you want to make? Shoot us an email and we can have a look. info @ threadden.com
We have all the tools you'll need. Each participant is set up with fabric shears, pinking shears, thread snips, unpicker, hand needles, tape measures, pins, tailor's chalks, hem guides, ironing/pressing tools, rulers, stationery... there is no need to lug around your whole sewing kit. We've taken care of it all.
Workshop skill levels explained – click here.
What you will learn
- Pattern lay up and cutting technique for fabric, lining and interfacing.
- Instruction on how to assemble coat shell and lining - plus how to bag out a lining!
- All the tips and tricks to achieving professional results and dealing with more challenging parts in a supportive workshop environment.
What you will get
- A coat made by you!
- The tuition you need to make an intermediate or advanced pattern
- Level 1, 329 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Look for the red door.
- Most Brunswick St parking is ticketed & max' 2hrs. However, longer time parking is available in the paid Coles Car Park.
- Public Transport is the ideal way to get here - jump on the 11 tram & get off at Johnston St.
What to bring
- As per your pattern's instructions
- Participants in this course must purchase and print their own coat patterns
What to wear
Casual
Appropriate for
✄✄ Intermediate Sewing Star: This sewing thing is really growing on you! You can follow a suggested layout and have now worked with a variety of woven fabrics, maybe even your first knits. You've stepped up to using patterns for simple garments like basic skirts, pants and tops. OR ✄✄✄ Sewciopath!: You have been using sewing patterns you pick up at Spotty, buy online from indie designers or download and print. The garments you have been making are from a wide variety of woven and knit fabrics, including challenging materials like silk blends. You are keen to gain knowledge that will allow you to alter patterns, improve the fit of garments, achieve impressive results and learn couture sewing techniques.
Learn to sew, craft and create with Thread Den.
Located on Melbourne's vibrant Brunswick Street, in Fitzroy. At Thread Den you can start at the very beginning, take your skills to the next level, and find your own unique style.
At Thread Den it's just like a friend (a super nice clever one) teaching you and a few friends to sew, craft and create. When you come in; take advantage of having all the equipment on hand, lovely big cutting tables, smooth running Janomes with plenty of feet accessories, inspiring resources, and friendly people to chat to.
Your teachers have years of experience, their own labels and businesses, and the desire to share their skills and craftsmanship with you.
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Thread Den has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
See other reviewsCancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A refund can be requested 1 day before class starts. An admin fee of AU$35.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 4 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
Taking part in a workshop at Thread Den is fun and we love teaching people our craft, but here we have to get serious for a moment:
It is your responsibility to clear your diary for the booking you've made - especially if there are multiple sessions in your course. If you want to finish your project(s), you need to attend all workshops. You'll also need to arrive on time. We can't start again because it just isn't fair to your fellow participants.
Allow us this indulgence for a second, our workshops and courses - are usually sold out weeks in advance. It isn't a quick switch to pop you into another workshop. If we have an appropriate session where you can attend to keep going, we will try to offer you a discounted space. If that isn't possible, you will need to book a private lesson to stay on track (the minimum cost is NM -$144 or M -$119.52).
We also won't follow you up to check that you are coming along to class and/or that you have the right supplies for your class. Almost every workshop will require you to bring along your supplies, for some workshops we sell a supplies kit at an additional cost - but not for all. If you are unsure about what you need, just shoot us an email - info@threadden.com . We also want you to learn and love what you make as much as possible, please carefully consider the fabrics we recommend that you use. If you choose a fabric that is suited to a more advanced level you aren't going to enjoy your experience.
We've tried to answer any questions you could have in the workshop description, but again, don't hesitate to email us for any further details or with any queries. We loooove to see that fabric you are thinking of using and sending you off to some of our favourite fabric and habby suppliers.
Thanks for sticking with us and reading through those annoying details.
The details of our refund policy appear during the booking process.
Medical Events
- If you are required to isolate, with the supply of a medical certificate or COVID-19 testing referral covering the date of your workshop, you will be able to transfer your booking without incurring any penalties.
- Your safety is our priority, we reserve the right to make decisions if necessary to preserve the safety of all.
- In the event of a medical emergency, we may have to seek ambulance services on your behalf and at your expense.
Course Cancellations
- Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment numbers (usually this is 3 participants).
- We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course.
This policy can be viewed on our website - https://threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy/