Apprentice seamstress at Glen’s Yurt factory

I had an honour to be an apprentice at Glen’s Yurt Factory and learn seamstress craft for the yurt making. Working together with the carpenter Glen Roberts at the studio where we tailored patterns for yurts covers suitable to withstand rainy Lancashire climate, fully made about two dozen yurts in Manchester studio.

Working out pattern on the roof of the yurt

Sewing together last seam for a roof-cover

Finished waterproof cover for a 10ft yurt

Sketches for 16ft yurt cover

Working out very simple pattern placement on the fabric

Water-tight seams

Double door 16ft yurt with insulation

Cummerband holds rafters and walls in perfect symetry

Lined cummerband

Cutting out liner pattern

Making waterproof clothing from yurt-cover scraps

Glen Roberts wearing raincoat made from leftover materials