Join Jillian Joy in (re)connecting with the Filipino culture through this creative workshop exploring the iconic butterfly sleeves of the terno, otherwise known as the national dress of the Philippines!

WHAT TO EXPECT…

We’ll explore the history & evolutiuon of the terno, practice our hand stitching on a mini muslin sleeve, and sew a final silk sleeve that you’ll be able to take home framed. We’ll also go over pattern drafting your own sleeve as well as discussions on fabric selection and construction applications. This hands-on session offers a unique cultural experience that blends Filipino history and fashion, equipping you with the sewing foundations to continue working with the butterfly sleeve beyond the workshop!

No sewing experience? no problem!

All skill levels are welcome! While prior sewing experience can be helpful, the workshop focuses on simple hand-stitching techniques, with each step carefully taught and demonstrated. The small group setting also allows Jillian to provide personalized guidance and one-on-one support throughout the session.

the finer details…

• The workshop will be hosted and facilitated by Jillian Joy herself!

• This is an in person workshop that will last up to 3 hours

• The session will take place in person only at Tahanan Studio

• All materials will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own notebook and pen if you’d like to take notes

• The recommended minimum age to attend is 15 years

*Previous versions of our workshop included a larger scale silk organza sleeve, we've thoughtfully scaled the final project down to a mini silk organza sleeve to make the experience more accessible, affordable, and manageable within the time frame