{"product_id":"florence-top-virtual-workshop-starts-thursday-november-19-6-8pm-for-3-weeks","title":"Florence Top : Virtual Workshop : Starts Thursday November 19, 6-8pm for 3 weeks","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eFlorence Top · Virtual Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eStarts Thursday November 19 · 6 - 8pm ET · 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e$150 · Only $125 for Studio Members\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cem data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theworkroomstudio.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLearn more about membership →\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eStudio Membership Perks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eStudio members receive $25 off every workshop, free access to our Community Sew Alongs, early access to preorders and sales, plus a supportive online community to sew and share with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eWorkshop Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMerchant \u0026amp; Mills Florence Top\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully simple A-line silhouette with soft gathers and a graceful shape that works in a wide range of fabrics. Light and airy in linen or voile, more structured in chambray or lawn, it’s a pattern that looks effortless but teaches several foundational sewing skills along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eIn this workshop, I’ll sew the full garment from start to finish, offering detailed demonstrations while sharing my complete thought process. You’ll see how I interpret the pattern, evaluate each step, troubleshoot in real time, and make construction decisions. My aim is to help you understand not only \u003cem data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e to sew the Florence Top, but \u003cem data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e each step matters, so you can carry these skills confidently into future garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eOver three live Zoom sessions, we’ll work through the entire construction with a focus on accuracy, clean finishing, and thoughtful technique choices for both new and returning sewists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eHow to read and understand garment pattern instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003ePreparing and cutting gathered pieces for accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eSewing and distributing gathers evenly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eAttaching facings and understitching for a clean neckline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eSeam finishing options for a polished interior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eHow to machine sew Buttonholes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eTroubleshooting and decision-making throughout the build\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eWhat You’ll Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e6 hours of live instruction over 3 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eMulti-camera demos (top-down, machine view, table view)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eReplay access to every session\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eA dedicated online workshop space for posting progress, asking questions, and connecting with other makers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eLifetime access to all Florence Top replays and resources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003eSizing, Fit \u0026amp; First Class Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003ePlease have your pattern and fabric on hand for our first session.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eWe begin every garment workshop with a focused review of measurements, sizing, ease, and preparation \u003cem data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e any cutting begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003eUnderstanding size charts, finished garment measurements, and the pattern’s intended fit is an important part of learning this pattern and a core skill you’ll take into every garment you sew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eWe’ll walk through these decisions together in class so you feel clear and confident about how to approach your version of Florence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003eFit Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003eWe’ll discuss general fit and simple adjustments. More involved, personalized fitting is beyond the scope of a Zoom workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003ePattern Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3351\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3312\"\u003eMerchant \u0026amp; Mills Florence Top\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern is required for this workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003eYou can purchase it directly from the workroom:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theworkroom.ca\/products\/merchant-mills-the-florence-top-dress-pattern-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3420\"\u003ePDF Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theworkroom.ca\/products\/merchant-mills-the-florence-top-dress-pattern-pdf?variant=47017923182837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePDF Version with A0 printout\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theworkroom.ca\/products\/merchant-mills-the-florence-top-dress-pattern-newq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003ePrinted Paper Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (while quantities last)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3648\"\u003eIf you choose the PDF, you may upload your A0 file to us for wide-format printing, or print the tiled version at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3715\"\u003ePlease ensure you have your pattern ready before the first class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"the workroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67975483556085,"sku":"Florence Top - 11\/19\/26","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1596\/2940\/files\/FlorenceTop.jpg?v=1793959577","url":"https:\/\/theworkroom.ca\/products\/florence-top-virtual-workshop-starts-thursday-november-19-6-8pm-for-3-weeks","provider":"the workroom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}