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Tea 'N Chat - Sleeve Pattern Adaptations + Julia Burrows

Join us for a Tea ‘N Chat session with Julia Burrows, who will be demonstrating and lead a mini workshop on how to adapt a sleeve from a commercial pattern or block/sloper.

Julia will show you step by step how to create new sleeve styles and transform existing patterns with simple alterations. You’ll see how small design changes can open up endless possibilities for variation.

This session also introduces Julia’s brand-new Bite-Size Pattern Courses, launching 1st November - The Saturday Pattern Club.

If you are already a Linen or Silk member, make sure you are logged in to get your session for free!


Online

1 hour

Everyone welcome

Venue: Online, Zoom

Date: Tuesday 14th October 2025

Time: 19.00 - 20.00


Free

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Tea 'N Chat - Sleeve Pattern Adaptations + Julia Burrows

Free
Tea N' Chat session info

💡 Get involved! You will be sent a half-size sleeve pattern template in advance to download and take part in the workshop alongside Julia.

A perfect taster for anyone curious about pattern cutting and keen to add fresh ideas to their sewing skills.

If you want to join in you will need:

  • ½ sleeve patten.
  • HB or 2H pencil
  • Rubber
  • Ruller
  • Tape measureScissors (paper)
  • Cellotape
  • A4 paper ideal white and another colour but not essential

This Tea 'N Chat is lead by JULIA BURROWS, an experienced pattern drafter and apparel designer, who worked as a successful designer and pattern cutter for 30 years on several brand ranges in South Africa and for suppliers to Marks & Spencers in Britain.

She has since taught pattern cutting and manufacturing for Fashion Enter in London and now works with Textiles Skills Centre, for whom she develops online courses and leads on-line and in-person pattern and sewing workshops.

FAQs

What is a Tea N’ Chat session?

Tea N’ Chat is a relaxed, online get-together for textiles educators to connect, share ideas, and get inspired. Each session is themed and hosted by one of our brilliant associates.

Do I need to be a member to join?

No – anyone can join! Non-members can book a session for £5. However, it's beneficial to sign up because:

  • Cotton Members (Free) get their first session free
  • Linen (£5/month) and Silk (£12.50/month) members get unlimited access at no extra cost.

How long are the sessions?

Each Tea N’ Chat usually runs for about 45–60 minutes, depending on the topic and discussion.

Who can attend?

Anyone with an interest in textiles education! Whether you’re a teacher, technician, trainee, or just passionate about creative learning – you’re welcome.

Will I be on camera?

It’s totally up to you! Some people love to join the discussion, others prefer to listen in with a cuppa. No pressure either way.

Support us

UK’s leading hub for the future of textiles

The Textiles Skills Centre is proudly volunteer-led, run by passionate educators who give their time to support teachers, trainees, and technicians across the UK. Your support helps us keep training affordable, offer free resources, and champion textiles for wellbeing and education. Whether you make a donation, become a member, or simply share our work, every contribution helps us reach more people and keep the textiles community thriving.

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A great course with lots of hands-on sampling. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom.

Fabulous presenter. Gave loads + loads of information and ideas. I feel really inspired! Loved the practical samples we did. Would highly recommend!

Having been to one of Nicky's workshops, I used one of her lessons and received an 'Outstanding' observation.

Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.

Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!

Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!