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Jane Austen

Workshop: Sew your own Regency Gown

Dates:
5 June - 7 June 2026

Address:

Jane Austen's House, Winchester Road, Chawton, Hampshire, England, GU34 1SD, United Kingdom
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About Workshop: Sew your own Regency Gown

In this fun and friendly workshop you will make your own Empire-waist, Regency-style gown in a weekend! Under the guidance of super stitchers Alice and Ginny.

A full list of what to bring with you will be provided after booking, including fabric suggestions and measurements of fabric needed. The course will begin on Friday afternoon, and then continue over full days on Saturday and Sunday in the grounds of Jane Austen’s House. Over the three days of the course you will have access to the House and the pretty cottage garden.

Alice and Ginny are specialists at getting you started with sewing machine skills and core sewing techniques, and will support you on each step of your sewing journey.

The workshop capacity will be limited to just six people, so you will get lots of one-on-one guidance and help! It's suitable for those with basic sewing machine skills and knowledge of dressmaking is not necessary.

Times: Friday: 2pm – 5pm; Sat – Sun: 10am – 4pm

Tickets: £350

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