We are very excited to welcome Lucy Whelan to The Garlic Farm to run our first ever sustainable style workshops.

Join the 'Cottagecore' revolution and help us to keep the Isle of Wight's #sustainability drums beating whilst gaining sewing skills, and a fabulous handmade waistcoat for yourself or as a gift. Use vintage and pre-loved fabrics and learn from the best with vintage lover, maker, stylist & Central Saint Martins graduate Lucy Whelan.

A course of 5 sessions from 6:30 - 8:30pm Tuesday evenings from 18th April

Book today
Limited spaces available per course so book early to get your space.

£150 per person for 5 sessions including all materials, tea & coffee plus a tipple to celebrate on the last evening's workshop. (Parent & child under 16 can make a waistcoat together and count as one person attending)

To book in please contact Lucy directly on 07971 686574 or email: [email protected]

Instagram: @lucywhelanvintage

What Is 'Cottagecore' and how do waistcoats fit into the mix?
"Cottagecore is an aesthetic that celebrates simple, sustainable living, particularly in the countryside. It encourages a lifestyle rooted in traditional skills like baking bread, gardening, and sewing your own clothes"

The humble waistcoat? Not so much! There is SO much to say about this pocket rocket of a garment but in a nutshell...

Originally the first piece of recognised "sporting attire" the waistcoat or vest was worn universally across different class backgrounds and throughout the world. It is never in or out of style it has resurgences like most classics, but it is always there whether you notice it or not. Believed to be the hardest thing to make on traditional tailoring courses, because of their intricate design having no less than 20 pattern pieces (we are not making that particular style don't worry!) the waistcoat can be dressed up or down and worn by anyone.. adults, children... even pets.