Sewing

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 […]

If you know the basics but want to know more about how to get the most out of your overlocker then this is the course for you. What will you learn on this course? Make sure your machine is set up properly Using it for gathering Adjusting the differential feed for different fabrics Roll hemming […]

This skills 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 and using a four-step buttonhole function. By the end of the session you will: Have sewn a buttonhole using an automatic buttonhole […]

Please note this is a two part workshop. Part 1 will take place on Saturday 11th November 1:30-4pm and part 2 Saturday 9th December 10:30-3:30pm. Payment covers both sessions. Part 1 Saturday 11th November 1:30-4pm The pattern we will be using is The Assembly Line Cap Sleeve Shirt. Please click here to view the pattern. […]

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

This workshop is all about transforming garments that are already made, either by you or from a shop. The transformation could include changing the way it fits or combing garments to make something completely different. Gill will be available to offer advice and guidance to help you transform your pieces. The time required for the […]

This skills session is all about pockets. Gill will share her hints and tips on adding pockets to patterns that don’t include them, including pocket placement, inserting inseam pockets, and adding patch pockets (blind and top stitched). By the end of the session you will: Created your own pocket pattern pieces that can be used […]

Please note this is a two part workshop. Part 1 will take place on Saturday 13th January 1:30-4pm and part 2 Saturday 10th February 10:30-3:30pm. Payment covers both sessions. Part 1 Saturday 13th January 1:30-4pm The pattern we will be using is The Fibre Mood Gabriela Bodywarmer. Please click here to view the pattern. In […]

Please note this is a two part workshop. Part 1 will take place on Wednesday 14th February 10:30-2:30pm and part 2 Wednesday 13th March 10:30-2:30pm. Payment covers both sessions. The pattern we will be using is the Waves & Wild Hot Coffee Sweatshirt. Please click here to view the pattern. The pattern comes in a […]

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 […]

If you know the basics but want to know more about how to get the most out of your overlocker then this is the course for you. What will you learn on this course? Make sure your machine is set up properly Using it for gathering Adjusting the differential feed for different fabrics Roll hemming […]

This skills session is all about elastic. Gill will share her hints and tips on working with elastic, including using elastic for a comfortable fit and as a way of adding interesting features to your garment.  By the end of the session you will: Have sewn elasticated channels that can be used in waistbands, cuffs […]

Please note this is a two part workshop. Part 1 will take place on Saturday 9th March 1:30-4pm and part 2 Saturday 13th April 10:30-3:30pm. Payment covers both sessions. Part 1 Saturday 9th March 1:30-4pm The pattern we will be using is The Closet Core Pietra. Please click here to view the pattern. The pdf […]

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 Helen who will show you how! What will you learn? Join Helen and she will show you the basics of using a sewing machine. You will learn how to thread the machine, wind […]

If you know the basics but want to know more about how to get the most out of your overlocker then this is the course for you. What will you learn on this course? Make sure your machine is set up properly Using it for gathering Adjusting the differential feed for different fabrics Roll hemming […]

Learn how to sew your very own appliqué cushion cover with our experienced tutor. Katy who will guide you through all of the steps. You will learn how to: measure and cut from a pattern set up the sewing machine sew plain seams insert a zip use a range of fabrics to applique a unique […]

This session is all about pattern matching. Gill will share her hints and tips on pattern matching and some ways to achieve a good match.  By the end of the workshop you will: Understand the principles of pattern matching Understand what needs to be considered Have pattern matched and sewn a pocket Have pattern matched […]

This skills session is all about finishing seams. Gill will share her hints and tips on the different ways you can finish seams, to make your insides look as good as your outsides.  By the end of the session you will: Have used bias binding to create a “Hong Kong” finish Have sewn French seams […]