UPDATES, INSPIRATION and IDEAS

When choosing a pattern that requires a jersey fabric, it can often be difficult to know which type of jersey to pick; with jersey fabric coming in a range of weights and stretches, all with different qualities, it can be hard to know where to start. We love working with jersey at Workshop, so have compiled this concise jersey buying guide to help you pick the right jersey for whichever pattern you choose to make!  Stretch Once you've picked your pattern, take note of what type of stretch (i.e: 2 way, 4 way) and what stretch percentage the pattern requires. This will provide...

We're super excited to announce a brand new workshop with Lizzie (Peachy Keen)! In this class you will work with clay and learn about score, slip and moulding to create your very own toothbrush holder and soap dish. Perfect for beginners, all equipment will be provided, you will just need to bring an old apron.  Lizzie (Peachy Keen) has attended pottery classes for 5 years and runs her own home studio and business. She enjoys collaborating with other artists and throwing on her wheel at home, in front of the window overlooking nearby sheep. We sat down with her to learn more about her...

The Hippie Movement, which lasted from the early 1960s to the mid 1970s, originated on US college campuses, partly as an opposition to US involvement in the Vietnam War, but largely because its young members felt alienated from what they viewed as a materialistic, restrictive and repressive middle class society. Aside from its politics, what is perhaps most memorable about the Hippie movement is its fashion; with the current popularity of brands such as The Hippie Shake, Yesterday People and Rosemary Retro, which all take inspiration from 1960s and 70s fashion, this aesthetic seems to be making a comeback. With this...

An integral part of tops, jumpers and dresses, sleeves come in every shape, size and style imaginable! Due to the cyclical nature of fashion trends, different sleeve styles have had periods of growth and decline in popularity, which makes a definitive ‘sleeve history’ hard to put together. Instead, we’ve compile a list of some of the most recognisable (and our favourite!) sleeve styles that are still highly popular today. Bishop Sleeves A bishop sleeve is a sleeve that is full from the shoulder, narrows at the wrist and is cuffed at the bottom. Named after the sleeves seen on a...

As we enter yet another lockdown, you may be looking for a new hobby to fill the increasing time spent at home. So, why not try sewing your first garment? Whilst it may seem daunting, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite beginner patterns and fabrics to help get you started.  Pattern Ideas Sarah Wraparound Skirt Sarah is a gorgeous draped wraparound skirt with a flattering tied waist, and you only need your fabric and some bias binding to make her. As she has no complicated shaping, she’s an ideal first garment! If you want to make her a bit...