Beginner Course: Linen Shorts

For beginners who are new to sewing their own clothes - we organise a beginners' sewing course at the Rog Centre.

Join us for a 3-day sewing course where you will learn the basics of sewing on an industrial sewing machine. You'll learn the basics of adapting a simple pattern to your measurements, how to place the pieces correctly on the fabric, cut, prepare and sew them into the finished product. In this edition of the sewing course, you will learn how to cut and sew linen shorts with elastic to make summer days even more enjoyable.

We'll also show you little tricks like how to stabilise the paw on the sewing machine, how to iron edges more easily, methods to assemble and sew cut pieces as accurately as possible, etc.

Making supplies:

Making supplies are included in the price! In the textile lab we have several different colours of linen fabric suitable for making summer shorts. Turquoise, yellow and natural linen colours are available. You can bring your own fabric if you wish. We suggest that it is made of natural, non-slip fabrics, as this will make it easier to sew and more comfortable to wear. But be sure to wash the fabric beforehand, as it will shrink during the first wash!

If you are interested, don't wait! Join us and make your first pair of shorts!

Duration: 3 sessions of 4 hours each

• Wednesday, July 23, from 4 PM to 8 PM
• Thursday, July 24, from 4 PM to 8 PM
• Friday, July 25, from 4 PM to 8 PM

Prerequisites:

NO, no prior knowledge is required. The workshop is intended for adults and teenagers from 15 years onwards.

Does the workshop count as training?

YES, by participating in the workshop, you will complete the training for the sewing workstation.

About the mentors:

The workshop will be led by Uroš Topić, head of the textile lab and an enthusiast of pattern making and historical clothing, and Karmen Gombač, a mentor in the textile lab, a master of pattern making, sewing, and many other textile techniques, who always finds the right solution for any sewing problem.

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Participants are to gather 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in the entrance hall of the Rog Center. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers before the program begins. Do not be late for the program. Entry is not guaranteed in case of late arrival - once the creative process begins, it is no longer possible to join in!

In case of cancellation, you will be notified no later than two days before the program starts.

In case of non-attendance, fees are non-refundable, and it is also not possible to reschedule. Participation can be transferred to another person; please notify us at least 24 hours before the start at the email address: tekstil@center-rog.si.