Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese
- Duration3
- DifficultyBeginner
- Private Groups & Team Building
- 5 Min Group Size
- 10 Max Group Size
- 48 hours Advance Booking Time
- €45 Price Per Person (Groups)
- €225 Minimum Booking Value
- On-Site Location Options
- Next Date24/10/2026
What's Included
Included
- All material included
- Coffee or tea
- Expert Guidance from Diana
Not Included
- Sewing machine (can be given if requested)
- Anything not mentioned above
Location Details
Rua Dom Afonso Henriques 901, Estoril, Portugal
Atelier 7 Oficinas
Bookings close 72 hours before the workshop starts.
Your Teacher
Diana Lopes
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Diana Lopes is a skilled specialist in Fashion Design, Patternmaking, and Textile Marketing. Her work seamlessly blends creative vision with advanced technical execution, highlighted by key milestones:
• Training & Expertise: With a background in Fashion Design & Marketing and Textile Design, she masters the entire garment production cycle—from technical drawing and collection development to patternmaking, cutting, and final construction.
• Founder of POPPY: She is the creator and creative director of @poppy.bydianalopes, an independent Portuguese brand specializing in children's wear (ages 2 to 7).
• Handmade & Sustainable Production: Her project focuses on limited capsule collections and handmade garments. This daily hands-on approach reflects her deep, practical expertise with sewing machines, garment construction, and quality finishes.
As an instructor, Diana brings the perfect mix of high-level fashion design knowledge and the practical, real-world experience of running an independent textile brand.
FAQ's
Not at all! This workshop is perfect for beginners. Whether you've never used a sewing machine before or simply need a confidence boost, Diana will guide you through the basics in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
You're welcome to bring your own sewing machine so you can learn and practice with it. If you don't have one, no problem! Just let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.
You'll learn how to thread your sewing machine, adjust tension, choose stitches, sew straight lines and curves, and use backstitching. You'll also discover basic machine maintenance and put your new skills into practice with a hands-on sewing project.
Yes! ✨ You'll work on a practical sewing project during the workshop and take home a piece made entirely by you — a lovely first step on your sewing journey!
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