THREE DAYS OF DENIM IN the heart of LONDON
The Denim Masterclass
THREE DAYS DENIM SCHOOL, in the heart of London, led by denim designer Mohsin Sajid. The first day will consist of a Denim History lecture, followed by two practical days denim making class, where each participant will make a 5 pocket selvedge jean from chalking, cutting to completion. All fabrics and trims will be supplied. Find out more.
THE TEACHER
About Mohsin
Mohsin Sajid, a British Fashion Designer and graduate of Westminster University (2002), is a highly accomplished denim specialist, denim lecturer, acclaimed pattern cutter and ergonomic tailor. He has worked for some of the best denim and apparel companies in the global industry for the last 16 years. Read more here!
the SPACE
Masterclasses at Ravensbourne
Ravensbourne University is a wonderful space, with fantastic equipment. Here are photos from past masterclass workshops.
STUDENTS AT RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY WITH MOHSIN SAJID
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE PATTERN
MOHSIN DEMONSTRATING A TECHNIQUE ON THE SEWING MACHINE
STUDENTS AT RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY
ADJUSTING THE PATTERN
RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY
A STUDENT SEWING UP BACK LEFT AND RIGHT LEG
MOHSIN HELPING THE STUDENTS CHALK THEIR DENIM
DENIM HISTORY LECTURE
A STUDENT CHALKING AND WORKING ON THE LAYPLAN
Location
Ravensbourne University
The Denim Making + Denim Theory Masterclass will be held at Ravensbourne University on the 28th, 29th and 30th of August 2018.
Location : Ravensbourne University (opposite the O2 )
6 Penrose Way, London SE10 0EW
Nearest tube station is North Greenwich (Jubilee Line), twenty minutes from Oxford Circus.
Ravensbourne is a 1 minute walk from the station.
SCHEDULE
The schedule for the Denim Making + Denim Theory Masterclass this August 28th, 29th and 30th 2018. Sign up here!
Tuesday
10:30
Arrive
Please arrive on time.
Register at Ravensbourne University front desk for your three-day pass, you will be guided to the denim lecture room to meet your fellow participants.
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11:00 - 1:00
Denim History Lecture Part 1
Part 1.
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1:00 - 2:00
Lunch
There are plenty of choices for food around the O2 area plus the Ravensbourne Canteen situated in the lobby.
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2:00 - 4:00
Denim History Lecture Part 2
Part 2.
Wednesday
9:15
Arrive
Please arrive on time.
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9:30 - 1:00
Advanced Denim Masterclass Part 1:
- Introduction
- Health & Safety forms
- Select block
- Chalking out and layplan
- Cutting
- Start making the jean
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1:00 - 1:45
Lunch
There are plenty of choices for food around the O2 area plus the Ravensbourne Canteen situated in the lobby.
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1:45 - 5:30
Advanced Denim Masterclass Continued:
- Key hole button for the continuous one piece fly
- Attaching the fly
- Run and fell crotch seam
- Back panels
- Attaching the yoke
Thursday
9:45
Arrive
Please arrive on time.
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10:00 - 1:00
Advanced Denim Masterclass Part 2:
- Attaching back pockets
- Concealed rivets
- Miss stitches
- Felling the back panels
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1:00 - 1:45
Lunch
There are plenty of choices for food around the O2 area plus the Ravensbourne Canteen situated in the lobby.
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4:00 - 5:00
Advanced Denim Masterclass Continued:
- Felling the inseam
- Sewing up the selvedge seam
- Side seam
- Safety Stitch
- Attaching the waistband with tailored belt loops
- Top waistband button hole
- Attaching leather patch in continuous stitch
- Attaching buttons
- Hemming the jean
The course may run over 6pm depending upon speed of sewing, but everyone will finish.
“Amazing, it’s going to be fantastic for 20 lucky students!”
