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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 »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…
Find out more »July 2019
Upcycling Course – Make a Child’s Sundress from a Mans Shirt!
Fancy a bit of easy upcycling? Know a little girl who loves dresses? Want to make a simple sundress for a child? We can tick all those boxes for you with this course. Bring along an unwanted but still loved men's shirt and turn it into a simple fun dress with a button front, the original curved shirt hem and elastic waist and sleeves. If you have a similar dress that fits the child you have in mind then bring…
Find out more »August 2019
Make shorts or a ‘skort’ – Saturday day course.
Learn to make either shorts or a 'skort' - shorts with a skirt piece at the front, one of my favourites. You can either bring a pair of shorts, with an elastic or drawstring waist, from home to copy, in which case you'll be done in no time. If you'd rather then we've a basic pattern to follow. The pattern is suitable for either adults or older children. You will already need to have some idea/practice of how to follow…
Find out more »September 2019
Saturday Session -Lounge or PJ Pants – 28th September
PJ pants making day!! Ready for the cosy evenings heading our way.... Simple to make and comfy to wear, with a drawstring or elastic waist, they're an ideal starter project if you are wanting to make garments or follow a pattern. We will cover cutting out accurately, sewing seams, hems and a casing, as well as making bound holes and using a bodkin!! You will need some cotton fabric (not stretch), although we can provide fabric, it's a limited choice,…
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