I sew my first traditional robe

Do you want to sew an original piece for your wardrobe?
Then why not a lovely kimono / haori jacket in a beautiful Japanese fabric of your choice?
The course « I sew my first kimono » is made for you!

Together we will learn:

• how to choose the fabric for your kimono (depending on the desired look)
  
• how to understand the pattern of the jacket
• how to cut the fabric according to the pattern and the designs
  
• how to sew your jacket
• how to adapt the finishing touches according to your sewing skill level

The prerequisites for this course are knowing how to use a sewing machine. People who have taken the course I discover sewing or I sew my first garment are welcome to this themed workshop. Likewise, children from 10 years old can register for this course. Finally, English speakers are welcome!

The group is made up of a maximum of 6 students.

The course includes:

• 1 X 2h30 of technical explanations, cutting and preparation of the pattern pieces
• 1 X 2h30 of sewing the project
• The use of sewing machines and overlockers (depending on your level)
• the provision of basic equipment: scissors, pins, black or white overlocker thread…
• smiles, kindness and respect for everyone

Price: 79€

Not included: the kimono fabric and matching thread
By booking this course, you will benefit from a 10% discount on the fabric to make your project in our shop (excluding coupons and fabrics on sale).
For the course, it is necessary to come with woven fabric (cotton poplin, twill, serge...) washed and ironed. Do not hesitate to contact me or visit the shop for the yardage to plan according to your size and the width of the chosen fabric.

Our courses are given in our workshop at:
Either in Ixelles: Avenue de la Couronne, 357 1050 Ixelles
Or in Woluwe Saint Lambert: Avenue Georges Henri, 328 1200 Woluwe Saint Lambert

Getting to the Ixelles workshop by public transport:

• Bus 95 (Thys stop) - less than 1 minute walk
• Bus 71 (Ixelles cemetery stop) - 5 minutes walk
• Tram 7 or 25 (Etterbeek station stop) - 5 minutes walk
• Train (Etterbeek station) - 5 minutes walk
• Tram 8 (ULB stop) - 15 minutes on foot or connection with Bus 71 to Ixelles cemetery
• Metro 5 (Delta stop) - 15 minutes on foot or connection with Bus 71 to Ixelles cemetery

Getting to the Woluwe workshop by public transport:

• Tram 7 or 25 (George Henri stop) - 4 min on foot
• Metro 1 (Joséphine Charlotte stop) - 9 min on foot
• Metro 1 (Montgomery stop) - 9 min on foot
• Metro 1 or 5 (Mérode stop) - 12 min on foot
• Train (Mérode stop) - 12 min on foot
• Train (Etterbeek station) then take the connection with tram 7 towards Heyzel or tram 25 towards Roger to George Henri stop - 4 min on foot
• Train (Central Station) then take the connection with metro 1 towards Stockel to Joséphine Charlotte stop - 9 mins on foot