Working with boiled wool – Make yourself a ‘Brooklyn’ coat or a Verona Jacket

Perhaps you want to use some of our lovely non-fray boiled wool, or the wool viscose fabric, but feel anxious about working with this fabric.
Have you seen some of the photos of the garments made with this fabric? Or perhaps seen the on display outside The Corner Patch.
They look amazing and are actually quite straightforward to make. I’ve learnt a lot making these and am setting up a couple of dates to share my hints and tips for cutting out and sewing.

They will run from 10am – 4pm, and you will have the opportunity to make a coat using the Brooklyn (pictured) or Verona patterns from Tessuti. You will need to purchase your own copy of this pattern, which we stock at The Corner Patch.
We have various colours of 100% boiled wool in stock, and some boiled wool/acrylic mix too. If you want to make the coat in a particular colour, please let us know so that we can order some for you.
It is a straightforward make and with care and concentration you may go home with a finished item.
If you don’t finish on the day, you will certainly be well on the way with the sewing and be confident to complete any remaining steps and
Limited to just 4 students on each day so there will be room to cut out, all equipment will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own sewing machine.
Your own small sewing kit – pins, tape measure, small scissors – would be useful.