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March 2019
Saturday Beginners Dressmaking Course. March – April
Our comprehensive beginners dressmaking course but on a Saturday, 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…
Find out more »May 2019
Upcycling Course – Make a Skirt from Men’s Ties
WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING BOOKINGS FOR THIS COURSE. THE NEXT ONE WILL RUN IN THE AUTUMN. Please keep an eye on the website or Facebook page for the details & listing. We've been making and selling these skirts at the workshop for a few years, and occasionally, very occasionally, we offer you the chance to come in and make one of your own. This is one of those times!! This course is suitable for those with some experience, but…
Find out more »May 4 week Beginners Sewing Course – Weds Eve
Our 4 week Beginners Sewing course is ideal to get you started. We can teach you all the basics including an understanding of your sewing machine, accurate stitching and basic problem solving (or avoiding!) . The course runs on a Wednesday evening most months, running from 6.30-8.30pm and lasts for 4 weeks. We will cover: Week 1: Learn to use your sewing machine, tips and tricks for easier faff free sewing, also practice how to sew in a straight line,…
Find out more »Simple Clothing Repairs and Alterations. Saturday Course.
If you feel like you're in a fix with your clothes and you'd like to learn to fix them up then this is the course for you, a one day special in altering and repairing your wardrobe. The course covers: Using an unpicker (vital for quick unpicking). Taking clothes in - Bring a simple item to take in at side seams. Patching a hole -handy for jeans or trousers gone at the knee or bum! Seam repairs - fix a…
Find out more »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…
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