Three Day Glove Making 23rd, 24th & 25th October 2026 in Kingsey, Buckinghamshire, UK.

Three Day Glove Making 23rd, 24th & 25th October 2026 in Kingsey, Buckinghamshire, UK.

Have you ever wanted a pair of soft leather gloves that fit your hands in your favourite colour? There is nothing quite like experiencing the feel of a pair of bespoke gloves on your hands, knowing that you made them. Do you want to learn the techniques to make them for someone else and see their reaction as they put the gloves on?

Fancy learning all this in a beautiful rural location with lovely home-cooked food to get you through the day, and you get to meet fellow enthusiasts?

This is a three-day course to show you the techniques of drafting a glove pattern to fit your hands and constructing an unlined pair of gloves. We will look at the following areas:

• Gloving leathers - types, styles, and suppliers.

• Glove anatomy and pattern pieces.

• Linings - will be discussed, though the gloves on this course are unlined.

• How to measure your hands.

• Drafting and adapting your pattern.

• Transferring the design to leather and cutting out your pattern pieces.

• Hand sewing techniques. The gloves will be hand-stitched, and you will be able to sample the stitches beforehand to see which one you prefer.

• Construction techniques - how to put everything together without the fingers stretching or twisting.

• Adding decoration -  how and when to add decoration (we won’t have time on the course). 

• You will also receive a set of course notes.

• We will cover all areas of construction so you know how to assemble and finish the gloves at home. Depending on your stitching speed, you may find you don’t complete everything in class.

The course is aimed at beginners. We will be drafting a pattern to fit your hands. We will make a mock-up glove where you will learn how to construct all elements of your glove, and you will leave with the knowledge of how to sew and finish your actual gloves, equipped to make your own in the future. You will also be able to use the method and techniques to make gloves for others too.

Elizabeth will supply the leather and equipment for the day. These are all included in the price of the course. Elizabeth will contact you after your purchase to ensure she knows what you hope to gain from the day.

You will need to have a few breaks during the day and to stand up and move about. The timing and length of the breaks can be tweaked so we can carry on stitching.

We provide all the refreshments and a home-cooked lunch. Please note the menu may change slightly depending on availability, allergies, and dietary preferences. Please let Elizabeth know when she contacts you after your purchase.

The timetable for the days

• 9.15am Arrival, introductions and refreshments 

• 9.30am Class starts - First sewing session

• 11am Coffee break, tea and freshly roasted coffee & homemade biscuits where possible (we have to keep your energy levels up).

• 11.15am Second sewing session

• 1pm Lunch - seasonal buffet,e.g. a choice of smoked salmon & hams/charcuterie and salads (no iceberg in sight)

• 1.30pm Third sewing session

• 3.30pm Afternoon tea with a cake 

• 3.45pm Fourth and final sewing session of the day and finishing

• 5pm Finish and farewell

All refreshments and lunches are included in the course fee.

 Location:

The course takes place in the village of Kingsey (postcode HP17 8LY) in Buckinghamshire, UK. 

Once you have paid for and completed your purchase, you will see a link to download the item on the order ‘Thank You’ page. Click this to download the course confirmation. You will also receive a temporary link in the email confirming your purchase.