Bradford Textile Heritage: From Fabric to Fashion

Bradford Textile Heritage: From Fabric to Fashion

A course of FREE sewing workshops at Bradford Industrial Museum’s “Heritage Craft Room”

To celebrate National Craft Month, Bradford District Museums and Galleries have worked with artist Helen Hill to offer a series of sewing workshops that will explore the history and heritage of Bradford’s industrial past, as well as teaching sewing and pattern reading skills. Choosing one of 4 designs, create your own modern, embellished interpretation of a mill workers apron.

The course includes expert tuition and all materials.

Course dates:

Saturday 28th Feb, 11-2pm (3hrs)

Introduction to pattern reading and Bradford’s textile history, sewing machine basics, cutting and preparing fabric

Saturday 7th March, 11-2pm (3hrs)

Core sewing techniques and construction

Saturday 14th March (Week off)

Time to plan & source your embellishments

Saturday 21st March 11-4pm (5hrs)

Finish construction & start embellishments, finishing techniques, tweaks to final outfit.

Important information: Please book your place by clicking on our booking link button below and completing the form.

Up to 12 places available, 6 sewing machines available to use. If you have a machine of your own please bring it and indicate on the booking.

The course takes place in the Heritage Craft Room – you can find out more about this space, including accessibility information, here: https://bradfordmuseums.org/venue/the-heritage-craft-room/

Places are limited, if you book and then cannot attend, please let us know as we will hold a waiting list for the course.

In order to ensure the right number of patterns and materials, please indicate your preference on the booking form and they will be ordered in advance. All requests must be received by 10th Feb to ensure your first choice.

This course has been made possible by funding from Arts Council England.