2 Day Swim & Sew, Keswick

Date: 10th/11th May 2023 Cost: £245 With Accommodation £425 Course Location: Keswick, CA12

Based in Keswick, we spend two days under Amanda's expert eye cutting our own pattern and making a swimsuit. Each pattern is personalised and you can chose from a range of styles from a pull on one-piece to a racer back or two piece.

• Amanda will prepare a personalised pattern for you to use and keep.

• It’s suitable for an adventurous beginner who can use a sewing machine.

• You will produce plenty of samples to understand the specialist techniques required for making swimwear.

• Sewing machines and basic equipment will be available for your use although you are encouraged to bring your own machine and equipment.

• Class sizes are capped at 8 sewists plus Amanda.

• You will need to bring your fabric, lining and thread (guidance will be given in advance).

• Tea/coffee and homemade cakes/biscuits will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch.

• Skills covered; pattern layout and marking, working with power mesh, swimwear elastic and lycra, fitting and finishing.

• The days run from 10am to 4pm with two optional swims each day.

• On the final day we take our swimsuits out for a swim in Derwentwater!

• There are two options for attending this workshop, either with accommodation at Cumbria House, or as a day attendee. The cost of the course is £245.00 per person without accommodation and £425 with accommodation.