Learn to sew a v neck top - the TATB Samara top
Master Core Sewing Skills with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara Top!
Ready to take your first steps into the world of dressmaking? Join our hands-on, beginner-friendly sewing class and learn how to sew your very own stylish V-neck top using the popular Samara pattern by Tilly and the Buttons!
Whether you're completely new to garment sewing or want to build confidence following a commercial pattern, this class will guide you through every step — from cutting fabric to finishing your seams like a pro.
2025 dates:
Saturday 28th June 2025 9.30am-4.30pm (Tutor - Claire H)
Saturday 1st November 2025 9.30am-4.30pm (Tutor - Lauren T)
The Samara top has a modern, relaxed fit, with V neckline, drop shoulders, four sleeve styles, and two hemlines to choose from. There are no darts or fiddly bits to content with, making it an ideal beginners project to build your skills and confidence.
Due to the pattern's simplicity, it also offers a great opportunity for sewists with more experience to try sewing with a new fabric like viscose, double gauze or linen.
👉 Book Your Place Now!
Spaces are limited to ensure plenty of individual support — don’t miss your chance to kickstart your dressmaking journey.
Book your spot now and start sewing your own handmade wardrobe!
Master Core Sewing Skills with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara Top!
Ready to take your first steps into the world of dressmaking? Join our hands-on, beginner-friendly sewing class and learn how to sew your very own stylish V-neck top using the popular Samara pattern by Tilly and the Buttons!
Whether you're completely new to garment sewing or want to build confidence following a commercial pattern, this class will guide you through every step — from cutting fabric to finishing your seams like a pro.
2025 dates:
Saturday 28th June 2025 9.30am-4.30pm (Tutor - Claire H)
Saturday 1st November 2025 9.30am-4.30pm (Tutor - Lauren T)
The Samara top has a modern, relaxed fit, with V neckline, drop shoulders, four sleeve styles, and two hemlines to choose from. There are no darts or fiddly bits to content with, making it an ideal beginners project to build your skills and confidence.
Due to the pattern's simplicity, it also offers a great opportunity for sewists with more experience to try sewing with a new fabric like viscose, double gauze or linen.
👉 Book Your Place Now!
Spaces are limited to ensure plenty of individual support — don’t miss your chance to kickstart your dressmaking journey.
Book your spot now and start sewing your own handmade wardrobe!
About this workshop
Who This Class is For:
Absolute beginners who are confident with sewing machine basics and have made a couple of projects (not necessarily garments)
Home sewists looking to make their first garment
Confident beginner dressmakers wanting to build their skills sewing with different fabrics
Anyone wanting to build foundational dressmaking skills in a friendly, supportive environment
Further Information
- How to read and understand a commercial sewing pattern
- Choosing the right size(s) to make - grading between sizes if necessary
- Tips for cutting fabric accurately and efficiently
- Step-by-step construction techniques for sewing a clean V-neck and top with facing
- How to finish seams neatly
- Basic topstitching, pressing, and hemming skills
Depending on the version you make you may also learn how to sew elasticated cuffs
Due to the class environment and different speeds at which students sew, there is no guarantee you will finish the garment on the workshop. The tutor will always make sure you leave the class knowing what steps you need to finish. We also have a monthly sewing club at G&G, which offers tutor support for any further support or guidance.
Level 2- please click here to read the description of this level to ensure it is suited to you
- 20% discount on supplies required for the workshop (full priced fabric & notions)
- 10% off full priced fabrics purchased on the day of your course
- Your own Tilly and the Buttons Samara pattern to take home and re-use again
- Size range: Bust (30"-60"), Waist (24"-53"), Hips (33"-61") If you fall out of the size range of the pattern included, please let us know in advance and we can arrange an alternative for you
- Use of all tools, machines and equipment
- Tea/coffee (please bring a packed lunch or visit one of the lovely local shops)
- Fabric: Light-to medium-weight fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, seersucker, double gauze, linen. Please get in touch for exact fabric requirements.
- Matching thread
- 0.4m x 90cm wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
- For elasticated sleeve versions: 0.75m x 20mm wide elastic
Lauren Tedstone
Lauren Tedstone is known for being a quarter finalist of series 9 of BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee. Her machine, given to her many years before by her grandmother, was finally put to use in late 2019 when Lauren taught herself to sew. Starting with small projects for her children, Lauren then went on to garment sewing and is on a journey to curate and create a complete handmade wardrobe including accessories. A big lover of fashion trends, she loves creating key timeless classics that have professional finishes and longevity. With that in mind, Lauren tends to create projects using a combination of new and well established sewing techniques and has a love of machine and hand sewing. Lauren’s aim is to share her knowledge and passion with all creatives and those wanting to learn a new skill and is very excited to be part of the G&G team.
Claire Heath
Sewing has always been a huge part of Claire's life. As a child she was always making, crafting and fixing things. Her love of fabric and making drove her to study Textiles and Fashion Design at Leeds University. After graduating and gaining some invaluable experience in the fashion and textiles industry Claire realised her true passion was sharing her skills and knowledge of garment construction with others.
Claire has been teaching design as a qualified lecturer for well over a decade. She joined the g&g team shortly after the shop opened in 2013 as a workshop tutor. During her time with us she has taught countless workshops and has loved helping customers learn how to sew and create wearable garments that will become staples of their me-made wardrobe.
Dates & Times
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9:30am 7 places remaining £120
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9:30am 8 places remaining £120
