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 […]