Tunic top sewing workshop

Learn to sew this versatile wardrobe staple, creating the pattern from your own measurements. This tunic has short sleeves, a bias-bound neckline, a flattering central pleat, and 2 big patch pockets, or in-seam side pockets. You will take home a finished made-to-measure tunic, as well as your pattern so you can make many more at home!

Available dates: 

Friday 29th Sept 10am-5pm

Sunday 8th October 10am-5pm

Location: Nim Burgin Studio, 27 Murray Street, M7 2DX

Workshop cost: £50 including refreshments throughout

Please send an email to nim@nimburgin.com to book your place.

Workshop sizes are kept small to ensure a high level of personal tuition.

You will need to bring:

• Sewing machine (small number available if needed)
• Basic sewing kit (thread, pins, scissors, etc)
• 1 meter of fabric 150cm wide OR 2 meters of fabric 115cm wide (non stretch)
• fabric for pockets (non stretch)
• 1 meter bias binding to match your fabric

Please note, there is a minimum attendance required for this workshop to go ahead.

Bento bag sewing workshop

Learn to make a Japanese Bento Bag in just one evening! This is an accessible project for anyone with basic sewing knowledge or above. You can bring your own fabric or a small selection will be available to use.

This endlessly modifiable elegant design is a project that you will want to make in a hundred different ways. In this class you'll learn to make a lined version with a handle.

Originally designed to tie as a wrap for a Japanese bento lunch, you can add handles, make it huge or tiny, lined or unlined, add closures such as ribbons or buttons, or leave open for a tote or storage. It's so versatile!

Available dates:

Thursday 20th April 6-9pm

Thursday 27th April 6-9pm

Location: Nim Burgin Studion, 27 Murray Street, M7 2DX

Workshop cost: £18  Refreshments and home-made veggie sushi will be provided 

Workshop sizes are kept small to ensure a good level of personal tuition.

You will need to bring:

• Sewing machine (limited number available if needed)
• Basic sewing kit (pins, scissors, thread, etc)

Please note, there is a minimum attendance required for these workshops to go ahead.

Circle skirt making workshop

Learn how to make your own made-to-measure,1950's style circle skirt in a day!
You will learn essential sewing skills including how to turn your measurements into a simple pattern, how to hem a curve, how to create a comfortable waistband with button fastening, and will leave wearing your very own custom-made, fabulous skirt!

Whether you are an advanced beginner or have never sewn before, I will talk you through every step of making a circle skirt in detail to leave you with skills that will help with your future projects.

Sunday 19th March 10am-5pm

Location: Nim Burgin Studio, 27 Murray Street, M7 2DX
Workshop cost: £40 including refreshments throughout the day

Please send an email to nim@nimburgin.com to book your place.
Workshop sizes are kept small to ensure a high level of personal tuition.

You will need to bring:

• Sewing machine (limited number available if needed)
• Basic sewing kit (thread, scissors, pins, etc)
• 3 meters of your chosen fabric (non-stretch)
• A button (small range available from me at no extra cost)

Circle skirts