Make the Hepworth Apron with Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh
Maximum Class Size: 6
Level 2: Beginner Plus. This class is ideal for anyone who has completed our Introduction to Machine Sewing Part 1 or is already confident with the basics of machine sewing. It’s the perfect next step if you're ready to begin working with garment patterns and start your dressmaking journey.
Sew your way through menopause with confidence, creativity & colour! Join Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh, authors of Menopause Makes, for a special one-day workshop where you’ll sew their bestselling Hepworth Apron. The cost of the class will include the book, so you will also go home with 10 beginner-friendly sewing projects to create beautiful accessories and wearables for yourself, or to gift to friends.
Featured in the book as the Maker’s Apron in our vibrant hot coral gingham linen, this cross-back apron is designed to be both flattering and practical with full coverage and large patch pockets, it’s perfect for sewing, gardening, baking, painting, or everyday wear.
Inspired by the challenges of menopause, the Hepworth Apron was created as a stylish, easy-to-wear project that’s gentle on dexterity and big on comfort.
A fun, confidence-boosting make taught by two passionate and experienced makers. Don’t miss this chance to learn from Jenni and Kay in person.
Techniques covered:
- Cutting out
- Transferring notches
- French seams
- Hemming
- Patch pockets
Materials: We’ll provide the book (which includes the pattern) and notions, but please bring your own fabric or if you’d like to recreate the hot coral linen apron featured in the book, you’re welcome to purchase fabric from us on the day.
About Jenni & Kay
Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh are experienced sewing and quilting teachers based in Yorkshire, UK, and they're on a mission to empower women through sewing, one stitch at a time!
In writing this book, they are determined to help women navigate the menopause through stitching, inspiring confidence and creativity when both can fall on the back burner. This dynamic duo love teaching both online and in person, and they travel the globe producing online textile workshops for Quiltfolk magazine and produce their own patterns. They have produced the bestselling Quilting with Liberty Fabrics book. Find them on Instagram at @jenniandkaycreate.
Booking a class at Ray Stitch entitles you to 10% off everything in-store for one week. Our team is happy to help advise on fabric and supplies for your project.
Cancellation Policy
Our classes are non refundable. Due our small class sizes it is very difficult to transfer your booking to a different date. If you cannot attend a class and are able to notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, it may be possible to fit you in on another date but this is not guaranteed so please give us as much notice as possible to increase your chances.
In the event that we need to cancel a class, we will provide as much notice as possible and offer either a full refund or an alternative booking date.