Bugweeds Limited

Bugweed's Sewing School - Simply Stretch
2026-05-07 18:30 - 2026-05-14 21:00 (Europe/London) | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Please note this is a two part workshop.
Part 1 Thursday 7th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm
Part 2 Thursday 14th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm
One payment covers all sessions and materials and pattern is included.
Part 1 Thursday 7th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm
The first session of this Simply Stretch sewing course will focus on the differences between sewing stretch fabrics and woven fabrics. Catie will provide essential information as to how to achieve the best results when sewing jersey fabrics and will introduce you to the unisex t-shirt pattern which will be used. You will be guided through finding your size and cutting out the pattern and fabric ready for sewing!

Part 2 Thursday 14th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm

In this session you will be sewing up your t-shirt. Catie will help you with which stitch and thread to use and make sure that any finishing techniques provide you with a great garment in the end. There may also be the opportunity to go one the studio overlocker machine.

If patterns need to be lengthened/shortened this can easily be can be dealt with!

Required sewing knowledge/experience for both sessions

You need to be able to change stitches, stitch length and stitch width on your machine. This workshop is aimed at beginners but not sewers who have never used a machine before!
It would be useful if you are familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle.
What will you need to bring for both sessions?

Your sewing machine and instruction book
Enthusiasm!
Your pattern from the Brilliant Beginners pj course if you attended

Machines are available to hire so please let us know if you would like to use one of our machines.

Private Sewing Lesson
2026-05-13 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-03 10:30 - 12:30
Private Sewing Workshop
Do you have a project you are stuck on and need some guidance? Are you desperate to learn a new skill but feel as though you would learn more in a 1:1 session? Well this offering from Bugweed’s is for you!
Come and enjoy 2 hours of 1:1 tutoring time with an experienced sewing teacher. Let us know what you are wanting to focus on before the workshop so Debbie, our fantastic experienced sewing tutor, can prepare and make the most of your tutoring session.
Each session will be 2 hours in length and is limited to just one space. If you are wanting to come with a friend or relative and would like a workshop for both of you, please let us know and we can alter the booking for two.
What shall I bring?

your project
your sewing machine if you have one
a notebook and pen!

About our tutor
Debbie has taught textiles and art for many years at secondary school level and is expert in all things textiles, from stitching on machine and by hand as well as manipulating fabrics and materials. She is ready to help you through all the sewing challenges you may face so please give us some information on how you would like to use the session and we can help you make the most of it!

Zip it! Mastering Invisible Zips
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00
Welcome to the Skills Sessions of Bugweed’s Sewing School with Hannah. In this session you will become more proficient in sewing invisible or concealed zips. These can be a challenge for the best of sewists at the first time of sewing them but have faith, Hannah will share her hints and tips on handling these clever zips. There will be time to ask questions and lots of practicing your sewing skills.
Please note, this is a repeat of Part 2 of 2 zip workshops.
Required sewing knowledge and experience
A good basic knowledge of a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight stitch. Attendees need to be familiar with loading a bobbin, changing a needle and changing the foot on their sewing machine.
This session is not suitable for absolute beginners that haven’t got experience of using a sewing machine or sewing fabric together. Please see our Brilliant Beginners workshops for more help with starting using your sewing machine.
Fabric and tool requirements
Please bring your own sewing machine and supplies with you. You will need to have an invisible zipper foot, marking tools (preferably a heat erasable pen) and thread in 2 colours, contrasting thread to be used in the bobbin.
Everything else you will need will be provided for the workshop.
