This skills 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 sewn a centre lapped zip Have sewn a concealed zip Have sewn a fly zip Required sewing knowledge and experience You will need to […]

Please note The cost of this session is included in the price for part 2 of the workshop which is being held on Saturday 14th October. You need to book both sessions in order to attend. In this session we will accurately take our body measurements to determine what size or sizes we will need […]

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 […]