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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]