Sewing

Please note this is a two part workshop. Part 1 will take place on Saturday 11th May 1:30-4pm and part 2 Saturday 8th June 10:30-3:30pm. Payment covers both sessions. Part 1 Saturday 11th May 1:30-4pm The pattern we will be using is the Sew Different Triple tuck smock dress. Please click here to view the pattern. […]

This session is all about customising patterns to make them more accessible and suitable for different needs. Gill will share her hints and tips on different ways patterns can be customised. By the end of the session you will: Have adjusted a pattern to move the opening/closure Have adjusted a pattern to change the closure […]

This session is all about assessing trouser fitting issues, and the adjustments needed to get a better fit. You will learn how to recognise the type of adjustment that’s needed, including: Full tummy Crotch curves (aka 'camel toe' & 'hungry bum') Full and flat bum Full and thin thighs Full calf You will also have […]

This session is all about making bust adjustments to get a better fit. Gill will share her hints and tips on identifying what adjustments are needed, and how to make key adjustments. By the end of the session you will: Have learnt about identifying what bust adjustments are needed Have moved a bust dart Have […]

Would you love to learn how to use a sewing machine? Perhaps you have a child who would love to sew? Join Debbie who will show you how! What will you learn? Join Debbie and she will show you the basics of using a sewing machine. You will learn how to thread the machine, wind […]

This session is all about buttonholes. Gill will share her hints and tips on buttonholes, including how to prepare your buttonhole before sewing, techniques for buttonhole placement, using an automatic button function, using a stepped buttonhole function, sewing a buttonhole without any automation. By the end of the session you will: Have sewn a buttonhole […]

Create a Moorland with recycled fabrics using straight stitch and free machine embroidery. Justine will teach you the skills and techniques you can use to create your own unique moorland. You may not finish your moorland during the session but you will have learnt the skills to finish it in your own time. Recycled fabrics […]

The perfect course for beginners who want to learn the basics of how to use their overlocker. What will you learn on this course? Threading up, in the correct order Understanding the parts Understanding and adjusting tension The cutter Changing a needle Looking after your overlocker, including cleaning Raising the knife Adjusting the stitch length […]

This session is all about zips. Gill will share her hints and tips on handling zips, including inserting and shortening them. By the end of the session you will: have used a zipper foot have used a concealed zipper foot have sewn a centre lapped zip have sewn a concealed zip have sewn a fly […]

The perfect course for beginners who want to learn the basics of how to use their overlocker. What will you learn on this course? Threading up, in the correct order Understanding the parts Understanding and adjusting tension The cutter Changing a needle Looking after your overlocker, including cleaning Raising the knife Adjusting the stitch length […]

Are you lucky enough to have a sewing machine at home but terrified to get it out the box and begin your sewing journey? Well, this is the perfect workshop for you! Debbie, our patient and knowledgeable tutor, will guide you through the very basics of your sewing machine from finding the power switch to […]

It's the Easter holidays and the children are on their break! We have the perfect workshop to start off your holiday at Bugweed's with our lovely tutor Debbie. Come and learn some basic skills on the sewing machine together and sew a bag that you can take home. You can either bring your own machine […]