10am-4pm on Saturday 6th June 2026
@The Pavilion, Penn Street HP7 0PX
£85 per person.  Suitable for beginners.
Teens aged 12+ also very welcome but MUST be accompanied by an adult.
 
A little sewing machine experience would be helpful but really isn’t essential
You can find a full list of what you need to bring below.
 
Sam Slator’s sewing workshops continue to grow in popularity, inspiring local amateur sewers to dust off their machines and see what they can create.  We have run this class several times over the last couple of years and it has been a sell-out every time as it's such a versatile pattern, perfect for all sorts of adaptations.
 
In this one-day workshop you will learn how to make a pair of elasticated waist trousers which can be used as pyjama bottoms, yoga pants, shorts or summer trousers. We've chosen these because they are a really terrific and versatile piece to start with. Once you have made one pair in our class you can go on to make more at home as gifts but also you can adapt your pattern to work for all fabrics, sizes or lengths or cut them off to make shorts... think yoga trousers with elasticated bottoms, warm & snuggly full length for winter in front of the fire with a good book, kids summer shorts... there's so much scope with this one pattern under your belt so to speak!
 
Sam will gently guide you through everything from cutting out the pattern right through to the final touches to make your piece really yours.
 
This class is suitable for adults but also for teens aged 12+ so if you do want to join your teen and come together we have created a promotional code to save you a few pounds on your booking! Please email jules@whereinspirationblooms.co.uk and we will send you the discount code to use at the checkout.
 
Sizing
These trousers go up to a size 20. Hip measurement 124cm around your largest part.
 
What do you need to bring
Ideally please bring your own sewing machine (if this is a problem please contact us and we can supply one subject to how many people need one - first come first served!)
2.5m of a cotton fabric of your choice. Please wash and iron your fabric before the workshop
3 spools of matching thread
bobbins
fabric scissors
measuring tape
pins or fabric weights
a packed lunch! we will supply unlimited hot drinks and will have some delicious home made cake but if you feel you'll need something more then please do bring a packed lunch with you
 
We will supply all other materials and will be in touch once you have booked your class to discuss your fabric, sizing requirements and what machine you have etc. Don't worry...we will hand hold you through the whole process if you have any concerns at all.
 
This workshop has been put together, and will be led by our expert sewing teacher, Sam Slator, who also runs her own mending business, The Sewing Loft. 
Sam is a huge advocate for sustainable fashion and regularly teaches a range of different sewing classes with us.
 
Sam also runs a two-week evening course with us which is a great place to start if you have a sewing machine that hasn’t been used in a while!
 
If you want to learn more about Sam and her work then you can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. https://www.the-sewing-loft.com/
 
At Where Inspiration Blooms, we’re big fans of delicious cake! In this class, you can enjoy a choice of traditional and herbal teas from Chesham-based tea connoisseurs, Two Spoons, as well as both caffeinated and decaf coffee. We have dairy and non-dairy milks to suit every preference, and our homemade cakes are always sourced from good local bakers. We also make sure those who need gluten-free options aren’t left out, with carefully selected treats. If you have any allergies, please do let us know when you book so we can make sure everyone has a wonderful and worry-free treat.
 
Please note that we will only be able to run this class/course if we have a minimum of 5 guests. All of our teachers are highly skilled in their fields, but being an artist isn't always a well paid profession so we hope you understand why it's important that we ensure that our teachers can afford to run each of their classes. Should the class not be able to go ahead we will contact you no less than 2 weeks before it is due to start and we will of course, offer you a full refund.
 
If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact us via our email julesandcaroline@whereinspirationblooms.co.uk
 
Thank you so much for booking onto one of our workshops — we’re really looking forward to welcoming you and hope you find your class to be a space where your inspiration can really bloom 😉