Sewing

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]