Betty’s Vest Top or Betty’s Camisol Top: Tuesday May 19th, 10- 2pm

Betty’s Vest Top or Camisole Top Workshop

Join us for a relaxed sewing session making one of Betty’s favourite wardrobe staples. In this workshop you’ll make either the Betty’s Vest Top or the Betty’s Camisole Top. You can choose whichever style you prefer.

These tops are perfect for the summer months and look wonderful in lightweight fabrics, especially the lovely cotton lawns we have in the shop. They are breathable, flattering and incredibly easy to wear. Perfect with shorts, great with skirts, and easy to dress up or down.

They are the sort of tops that quickly become wardrobe favourites.

This workshop is a great project for beginners who have a little bit of machine experience and would like to start making garments. Hannah will guide you through the whole process and share all her clever tips and tricks along the way.

By the end of the session you’ll have a lovely handmade top and the confidence to make many more.

What’s included:

• Use of our sewing machines
• Threads, notions, and expert tuition throughout the day

Fabrics:

We ask that fabrics are purchased from Betty’s (with 15% off for course goers). We’ve tested and selected fabrics that work beautifully for this pattern, ensuring your garment is a success.

Before the course:

Please pop into the shop to see our sample so we can advise you on the best fabric and sizing for your project.

What’s Included

• Small-group tuition (usually 4–5 people)
• Use of our sewing machines, tools and notions
• tea & coffee snacks all day

Please let us know in advance about any food allergies.

What to bring

Nothing essential – we provide machines.

You’re welcome to bring your own scissors or tools if you prefer.

Fabric & Preparation

• Measurements are often needed in advance
• Please choose fabric before the workshop, not on the day
• We recommend buying fabric from the shop – it’s curated to work well with our courses
• Workshop attendees receive 15% off fabric
• We can’t be responsible for problems caused by unsuitable fabric bought elsewhere

Parking

On-site parking is very limited and not suitable for all-day use.

Please use the free all-day car park just up the road on the right.

Cancellations

• Workshops are paid for in advance
• 48 hours’ notice minimum for cancellations
• Late cancellations are non-refundable
• You may send someone in your place if needed