This session is aimed at complete beginners. You will learn to sew from scratch, learning how to use a sewing machine and making a tote bag. In this session you will be introduced to a sewing machine and how it works and learn basic sewing skills like: winding a bobbin, different types of simple stitches, […]
Creative time for parents and carers, calm time for babies. A social time for parents and carers with babies in arms to spend time being creative. You are welcome to come along and use our studio space. We will have toys and playmats on the floor for the babies. Hot and cold drinks for the […]
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 month Helen will show you how to create an English paper piecing Christmas Tree using traditional hexies. What do you need to bring? Scrap fabrics at least 5" suitable for Christmas tree and trunk Needle Thread Scissors Glue pen for fabric Background fabric 14" square
Creative time for parents and carers, calm time for babies. A social time for parents and carers with babies in arms to spend time being creative. You are welcome to come along and use our studio space. We will have toys and playmats on the floor for the babies. Hot and cold drinks for the […]
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.
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 […]
In this session Gill will demystify pattern packets. You will learn how to measure yourself, find your size on the pattern, grade between sizes if necessary and lengthen or shorten a pattern piece if required. Minor fitting issues such as grading between a couple of sizes, or lengthening/shortening can be dealt with, grading between a […]
Join us to hear the story of the relaunch of Baa Ram Ewe and enjoy exclusive discounts on the night! Fizz and nibbles Craft and chat with @krafty_kris3, the colourful crochet Queen. Bring your crafty project. We look forward to seeing you there!
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 […]
In this session we will make a skirt with a zip fly. There is a choice of two patterns, Tilly and the Buttons Ness or Cashmerette Ellis which you will have chosen for the part 1 session. Our main focus in making the skirt will be the practical application of inserting the zip fly, and […]
Creative time for parents and carers, calm time for babies. A social time for parents and carers with babies in arms to spend time being creative. You are welcome to come along and use our studio space. We will have toys and playmats on the floor for the babies. Hot and cold drinks for the […]
Join Kirsten to learn how to create your very own arm knitted blanket! Such a fun way to spend an evening, finishing with your very own cosy blanket to take home. There are 17 colours to choose from, subject to availability. Let us know which colour of yarn you would like when booking. What do […]
Gill Thomas will share her sewing journey, why and how she learnt to sew, taking part in the Great British Sewing Bee and how learning to sew helped her face her biggest fears and transform her life. Tickets are £10 per person and all the profits will go to charity.
This month Helen will show you the art of free motion quilting and appliqué. What do you need to bring? Sewing machine which must be able to drop the feed dogs or this will not work Attachment darning foot for your sewing machine Contrast thread Scissors Quilt sandwich 15" square 0.5mtr Bondaweb for appliqués Fabric […]
Creative time for parents and carers, calm time for babies. A social time for parents and carers with babies in arms to spend time being creative. You are welcome to come along and use our studio space. We will have toys and playmats on the floor for the babies. Hot and cold drinks for the […]
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.
Do you have a child who wants to learn how to use a sewing machine? 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 a bobbin, understand basic stitches, how to change the foot. You will be […]
Join Helen to make your very own pom pom wreath. What will you learn? Helen will show you how to make pom poms, decorate your wreath frame and fix your pom poms to the frame. You may not finish the whole wreath in the session but you will have been taught the skills to finish […]
Join Amanda to learn how to prepare fabric for a Log Cabin Patchwork technique and construct a square unit of the patchwork. Fabric and thread will be provided for you to use. What do you need to bring? Your sewing machine Previous experience This workshop is suitable for confident beginners. You should be comfortable using […]
Please note this is a two part workshop. The first part will take place on Wed 8th Nov 10:30-2:30pm and the second part on Wed 13th Dec 10:30-2:30pm. Payment covers both sessions. Part 1 You will draft your own pattern pieces based on your own measurements. In this session you will draft your own pattern […]
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. […]
Join Kirsten to learn how to create your very own arm knitted blanket! Such a fun way to spend an evening, finishing with your very own cosy blanket to take home. There are 17 colours to choose from, subject to availability. Let us know which colour of yarn you would like when booking. What do […]
Creative time for parents and carers, calm time for babies. A social time for parents and carers with babies in arms to spend time being creative. You are welcome to come along and use our studio space. We will have toys and playmats on the floor for the babies. Hot and cold drinks for the […]
Join Amanda to learn how to make a sample of woven fabric on a weave card. What will you learn? Exploration of colour and weave structure to create a colourful patterned piece. You may not finish your piece during the workshop but you will learn all the techniques to finish it in your own time. […]
Join Catherine to learn how to knit! casting on, knit and purl and cast off. DK 4mm or Aran 5mm. 10 people 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. What do I need […]
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