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 […]
Do you love quilting and want to give back to our community? Why not come along to our open studio day and quilt for one of our nominated charities, Quilt for Care Leavers. Bring your own blocks and fabric to work on or feel free to use fabric from our stash. Block patterns are available […]
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 month Helen will show you how to create the French braid. This is a great scrap busting technique and a wonderful block to use to make an easy table runner. This workshop is suitable for beginners to quilting. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features […]
Join Debbie and learn how to crochet granny squares Learn how to use treble crochet, stitch in the round and try several types of pattern to form a granny square, also the opportuntity to try double treble stitch and puff stitch. Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome. What do I need to bring? A […]
A monthly session for socially anxious teens and their parents/carers. Join us for some creative time in a safe, accepting place. This is a pay what you feel social session.
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 […]
Do you love quilting and want to give back to our community? Why not come along to our open studio day and quilt for one of our nominated charities, Quilt for Care Leavers. Bring your own blocks and fabric to work on or feel free to use fabric from our stash. Block patterns are available […]
This month Helen will show you how to create the orange peel block. This workshop is suitable for beginners to quilting. You will need to be 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, changing the feet and […]
A monthly session for socially anxious teens and their parents/carers. Join us for some creative time in a safe, accepting place. This is a pay what you feel social session.
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 […]
Do you love quilting and want to give back to our community? Why not come along to our open studio day and quilt for one of our nominated charities, Quilt for Care Leavers. Bring your own blocks and fabric to work on or feel free to use fabric from our stash. Block patterns are available […]
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 […]
Join Catherine for this fabulous workshop introducing you to how to knit a shawl. Catherine will show you different examples of what is possible and will show you how to start your own shawl project. You will be able to take the pattern home with you to finish your shawl. What do I need to […]
Join Catherine to learn how to knit! In this session Catherine will teach you how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off. You will have the opportunity to practise those and gain confidence with them. Adults and children are welcome to attend. We recommend this workshop is suitable for children aged 8+. All children […]
Join Debbie to learn how to crochet! This workshop is suitable for children and/or adults. In this session Debbie will teach you how to make chain, double and treble crochet stitches. You will have the opportunity to practise those and gain confidence, making a square with them. Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome. This […]
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 […]
Join Debbie to learn how to crochet! This workshop is suitable for children and/or adults. In this session Debbie will teach you how to make chain, double and treble crochet stitches. You will have the opportunity to practise those and gain confidence, making a square with them. Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome. This […]
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 […]
Do you love quilting and want to give back to our community? Why not come along to our open studio day and quilt for one of our nominated charities, Quilt for Care Leavers. Bring your own blocks and fabric to work on or feel free to use fabric from our stash. Block patterns are available […]
Join Catherine to learn how to knit socks! In this workshop we will discover the various ways of knitting socks and work through a small size sock to practise the techniques. By the end of the workshop you will know how to knit a basic top-down sock, including techniques for turning the heel. You will […]
Join Justine to learn how to do free machine embroidery and create your own unique artwork. Justine will talk you through how to set up your machine to safely and correctly do free machine embroidery. You will then complete a series of basic tasks to get you used to and confident on how your machine […]
Join Debbie to learn how to crochet! This workshop is suitable for children and/or adults. In this session Debbie will teach you how to make chain, double and treble crochet stitches. You will have the opportunity to practise those and gain confidence, making a square with them. Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome. This […]
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