Have you always dreamed of making your own pair of custom made gloves? C’est Jeanne can teach you how!

On this page you will find general information about C’est Jeanne courses. If you would like to see an overview of available course dates, click here. If you would like to sign up for the course waitlist, click here. New course dates are added every few months and will be announced to those on the waitlist first.

2-day courses

Currently, the C’est Jeanne course curriculum consists of a two-day glovemaking course. In this hands-on course, I will guide you through the intricate process of sewing your very own pair of custom, made-to-measure gloves. You'll learn how to adjust glove patterns to fit any hand perfectly, along with insider sewing tips and tricks to ensure your gloves are beautifully tailored.

Please note that this course is not for unexperienced sewers.

Each course has a spot for up to three students, to ensure that I can give each and every student the personal care and attention they deserve to complete this glovemaking course.

Location

The courses are held in my atelier in Zaandam, the Netherlands. Zaandam is a small city very close to Amsterdam, and can be reached by public transport, car, or bike.

The course takes place during two days, both days will start at 10.00 and end at 17.00.

What you will learn

During this course you will acquire a big range of knowledge to add to your skillset. Some of the things that will be covered in the course are:

  • Adjusting patterns to your size

  • How to work with stretch fabrics

  • Cutting fabric

  • Glovemaking techniques

At the end of the course you will have created your own pair of gloves!

Schedule

  • Day 1 will start off with an introduction to glovemaking, you'll be creating patterns in your own size, testing different glovemaking techniques, and we'll get started on glovemaking.

  • During day 2 you will continue the creation of your own custom pair of gloves. During this day we will also do a deep dive into different ways of glove construction.

What's included

  • Tea and coffee

  • A healthy lunch (vegan and vegetarian options available)

  • Materials to create a pair of gloves

  • Tools and sewing machines are available, but feel free to bring your own tools.

  • Basic love pattern (for personal use only!) 

What's required

  • Sewing experience (you don't have to be a professional, but you have to know how to use a sewing machine)

  • Fluency in either Dutch or English

  • To complete the course you will have to be present both days

Language

This course can be taught either in Dutch or in English, depending on the attending students. If you are Dutch and you're worried you won't understand the course material in English, don't worry; I will also explain everything in Dutch if needed!