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June 2019
Pockets Galore!! Plan, Make & Add Pockets to Things!!!
THE DATE OF THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CHANGED. THIS IS THE CORRECT DATE, PLEASE IGNORE ANY OTHER DATE YOU MAY HAVE SEEN ELSEWHERE. THANK YOU. I have decided that this years mission is to add pockets to everything I make at the workshop!! And I've also decided to spread the pocket love around!! On this course I shall teach you how to make various different pockets, handy enough to know should they already be included in a pattern, but…
Find out more »Beginners Dressmaking. 6 Week Course: June to July.
Our comprehensive 6 week beginners dressmaking course, suitable for anyone who can use a sewing machine to sew pretty much where they want to and has a yearning to make clothing! We’ll demystify the pattern envelope, instructions and pattern markings with you, teach you accurate sizing, measuring and cutting out, then get on and make a simple garment, including fitting a zip. If you feel you’ve not yet mastered your sewing machine, or you’d like to learn to use it…
Find out more »Saturday Day Course. Sewing Techniques.
A full day of brushing up on your sewing techniques, or learning them from scratch if that is what you need! An ideal follow on from our Beginners Sewing class, we will cover: Fitting zips (exposed and in-seam) Making buttonholes and fitting the button accurately Making and attaching waistbands and casings How to make darts, pleats & gathers.. We will be making practice pieces for all techniques for you to take home, with comprehensive handouts as well. If time…
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