Bugweeds Limited

Private Sewing Class
2024-08-16 10:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
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Private: Help I've bought an overlocker
2024-08-15 10:30 - 12:30

Beginners Sewing - Adults or children welcome
2024-08-14 13:00 - 15:00
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 a bobbin, understand basic stitches, how to change the foot.
Everyone will have the opportunity to put their new skills into practice by completing a small project.
This workshop is recommended for adults or children ages 8+. Adults are welcome to come by themselves. Parents/carers will need to stay with the children. If both adult and child would like to take part please book 2 tickets. If only the child wishes to take part please book 1 ticket.
Previous experience required?
None, this is suitable for beginners
What will I need to bring?
If you have your own sewing machine please bring that along, otherwise you are welcome to use one of our studio machines. Do let us know when booking if you need to borrow a machine.

Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
2024-08-14 10:30 - 12:30
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 workshop is suitable for children aged 8+ and/or adults. All children will need to be accompanied by an adult. If only the child wishes to take part please purchase 1 ticket. If both adult and child would like to take part please purchase 2 tickets. Adults are welcome to attend by themselves. All tickets include a crochet hook and ball of yarn to use in the session and take away with them.
What do I need to bring?
Nothing! Everything will be provided for you.
Previous experience required?
None, this session is designed for absolute beginners.

Learn to knit for absolute beginners
2024-08-08 18:30 - 20:30
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 will need to be accompanied by an adult. If both adult and child wish to participate please book two tickets. If only the child wishes to participate please book one ticket.
What do I need to bring?
Nothing! Everything will be provided for you. You will have a set of knitting needles and a ball of yarn to use in the session and take away with you.
Previous experience required?
None, this session is designed for absolute beginners.

Introduction to knitting a shawl
2024-07-18 18:30 - 20:30
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 bring?
The shawl pattern we will be using is flexible. You are welcome to use either DK or aran weight yarn. Please bring 200g of yarn with you. If you are using DK yarn you will need to bring 4.5 or 5mm needle or 5.5mm needles for aran yarn.
Attendees are welcome to a 10% discount at Bugweeds Yarn and Crafts when purchasing workshop supplies.
Previous experience
You need basic knitting skills for this workshop. You will need to be able to cast on, knit, purl and cast off. This workshop isn’t suitable for absolute beginners to knitting.

How to make key bust adjustments
2024-07-13 10:30 - 14:30
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 completed a small bust adjustment.
Have completed a full bust adjustment.

What do you need to bring?
Nothing, everything will be provided.
Required sewing knowledge/experience
You need to have a basic understanding of using a dressmaking pattern. This session is not suitable for absolute beginners that haven’t got experience of using a sewing machine or making clothes using dressmaking patterns.

Quilt for Care Leavers Open Studio
2024-07-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-10 10:00 - 15:00
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 for inspiration.
All finished quilts will go to a loving home.
The studio is open all day. You are welcome to stay for as long as you like. We have plenty of space for you to spread out. Ironing equipment for the perfect press. Hot and cold drinks and a toilet.
The studio is available free of charge. We do ask you to book a place so we know how many people to expect.

Introduction to assessing trouser fitting issues
2024-07-10 10:30 - 14:30
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 lengthened and shortened a crotch and completed a tummy or bum adjustment on a pattern piece.

What do you need to bring?
Feel free to bring a pair of trousers you don’t think fit you very well. Everything else will be provided.
Required sewing knowledge/experience
You also need a basic understanding of using a garment pattern. This session is not suitable for absolute beginners that haven’t got experience of using a sewing machine or making clothes using garment patterns.

Be you and craft
2024-07-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-02 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Block of the Month
2024-06-29 13:30 - 15:30
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 needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners however, you do not need to have any experience of quilting. You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance.
What do you need to bring for one sample block?

Sewing machine
Plain background fabric (x 1 fat quarter)
4 fat quarter fabrics or scraps which contrast against the background, either plain or non directional small prints. (The fabric pieces need to be at least 5″ square)
1/4 meter of light weight iron on fusible (very important it’s lightweight and it has a fusible side)
Chopstick or a tool suitable for turning out points
Thread which blends with all the contrast fabric
You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance
Fabric marking pen
Ruler
Rotary cutter
Scissors

Required sewing knowledge/experience
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 needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners however, you do not need to have any experience of quilting. You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance

Introduction to customising patterns
2024-06-12 10:30 - 14:30
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 type e.g. from a zip to snaps
Have adjusted a pattern to add an opening on a seam where typically there might not be one to make access easier

This is a paper based workshop so sewing machines will not be needed.

What do you need to bring?
Nothing, everything will be provided.
Required sewing knowledge/experience
You need to have good basic knowledge of a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight stitch.
You also need a basic understanding of using a garment pattern. This session is not suitable for absolute beginners that haven’t got experience of using a sewing machine or making clothes using garment patterns.

Private Children's Sewing Workshop
2024-05-30 12:30 - 14:30

Crochet granny squares
2024-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
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 4mm crochet hook and DK yarn. If you would like to make multi coloured granny squares please bring several colours of yarn with you.
Previous experience required?
This session is designed for adult beginners who have some experience of crochet. You should be able to do a chain and double crochet.

Block of the Month
2024-05-18 13:30 - 15:30
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 such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle, changing the feet and needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners however, you do not need to have any experience of quilting. You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance.
What do you need to bring for one sample block?

Sewing machine and neutral thread
4 fat quarters in patterned or solid colours or scrap strips that are at least 3″ x 8″
You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance
Fabric marking pen
Ruler
Rotary cutter

Required sewing knowledge/experience
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 needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners however, you do not need to have any experience of quilting. You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance

Learn to crochet for absolute beginners
2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:00

Sewing School: Making a dress with French seams
2024-05-11 13:30 - 2024-06-08 15:30
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.

In this session we will accurately take our body measurements to determine what size or sizes we will need to use with the pattern. We will then prepare our pattern and cut out our fabric, transferring all pattern markings and finishing the raw edges with an overlocker. This means we will be ready to sew our dress in the next session.

Size range: approximately UK 8-26 – please use your body measurements compared to the sizing on the pattern, do not use your ready to wear size to estimate the size needed on the pattern as they can vary significantly.

Minor fitting issues such as grading between a couple of sizes, or lengthening/shortening can be dealt with, but fitting issue requiring more complex adjustments will not be possible in the time constraints of this session. If you typically experience fitting issues with ready to wear garments, you should expect that you will need to adjust dressmaking patterns and the adjustments very much depend on the specific fitting issue.

Part 2 Saturday 8th June 10:30-3:30pm

In this session we will sew our using French seams.

Minor fitting issues such as grading between a couple of sizes, or lengthening/shortening can be dealt with, but fitting issue requiring more complex adjustments will not be possible in the time constraints of this session. If you typically experience fitting issues with ready to wear garments, you should expect that you will need to adjust dressmaking patterns and the adjustments very much depend on the specific fitting issue.

Required sewing knowledge/experience for both sessions
You need to have good basic knowledge of a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight stitch. 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 needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners.
You also need a basic understanding of using a garment pattern. This session is not suitable for absolute beginners that haven’t got experience of using a sewing machine or making clothes using garment patterns.
What will you need to bring for both sessions?

Your sewing machine and instruction book
Thread
Iron on interfacing (0.5 m)
Fabric (see below for measurements and suggestions of fabric types)

Suggested fabrics:

Suggested fabrics: Cotton, linen, viscose – only use viscose if you are a confident sewer and have used it several times before.

Fabric requirements:

150 cm (60″) wide fabric: Sizes 8 – 18, 1.75 m (2 yd) // Sizes 20 – 26, 2.5 m (2.75 yd).

112 cm (45″) wide fabric: Sizes 8 – 18, 2.5 m (2.75 yd) // Sizes 20 – 26, 3 m (3.25 yd).

If you need to purchase any supplies for this workshop contact our sister company Bugweed’s Fabrics. All purchases need to be done before the workshop to allow the workshop to start on time.

Sewing School: Finishing seams skills session
2024-05-11 10:30 - 13:00
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

What do you need to bring?

Your sewing machine and the instruction book

Required sewing knowledge/experience
You need to have good basic knowledge of a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight stitch. 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 needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners.
You also need a basic understanding of using a garment pattern. This session is not suitable for absolute beginners that haven’t got experience of using a sewing machine or making clothes using garment patterns.

Introduction to pattern matching
2024-05-08 10:30 - 14:30
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 and sewn a curved seam (e.g. the front and back crotch)

What do you need to bring?
Your sewing machine, instruction book and thread.
Required sewing knowledge/experience
You need to have good basic knowledge of a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight stitch. 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 needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners.
You also need a basic understanding of using a garment pattern. This session is not suitable for absolute beginners that haven’t got experience of using a sewing machine or making clothes using garment patterns.

Sew your own appliqué cushion cover
2024-05-04 10:30 - 13:00
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 pattern onto your own cushion cover

What do I need to bring?
Just your sewing machine. Everything else will be provided to make the cushion cover. Please note the cushion insert will not be provided. If you have one you wish to use for your cover feel free to bring that with you as well.
Previous experience required?
This workshop is suitable for advanced beginners. You need to have good basic knowledge of a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight stitch. 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 needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners.

Crochet flowers
2024-04-30 19:00 - 21:00
Join Debbie and learn how to make crochet flowers!
Debbie will show you how to use several crochet stitches to make a variety of different flower shapes.
Left or right handed. Everyone is welcome.
What do I need to bring?
Either a 3mm or 3.5mm crochet hook and DK yarn. If you would like to make multi coloured flowers please bring several colours of yarn with you.
Previous experience required?
This session is designed for beginners who have some experience of crochet. You should be able to do a chain and double crochet.

Block of the Month
2024-04-27 13:30 - 15:30
This month Helen will show you how to create half square triangles.
You’ll be able to explore the many ways to make a marvellous block using this simple technique.
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 needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners however, you do not need to have any experience of quilting. You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance.
What do you need to bring for one sample block?

Sewing machine and neutral thread
3 fat quarters in complimentary solid or small print patterned fabric
1 fat quarter in plain contrasting background colour
You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance
Fabric marking pen
Ruler
Rotary cutter

Required sewing knowledge/experience
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 needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners however, you do not need to have any experience of quilting. You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance

Help I've bought an overlocker
2024-04-26 10:30 - 12:30

Private Sewing Lesson 19th Apr
2024-04-19 11:00 - 13:00

Beginners Sewing for Adults
2024-04-18 19:00 - 21:00
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 a bobbin, understand basic stitches, how to change the foot. You will be able to complete the sewing machine driving test!
Everyone will have the opportunity to put their new skills into practice by completing a small project.
Previous experience required?
None, this is suitable for beginners
What will I need to bring?
If you have your own sewing machine please bring that along, otherwise you are welcome to use one of our studio machines. Do let us know when booking if you need to borrow a machine.

Private Home Education Session
2024-04-18 10:30 - 12:30
