Workshops
Upcoming workshops
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Summer Clothing Swap
Freshen up your summer wardrobe with a stylish, social evening of clothes swapping! Please bring at least one clean, quality item of clothing that you no longer want but that someone else will love, and swap it for something new-to-you! (Shoes and fashion accessories are also welcome).
Lisa and Nin, from our popular Survival Sewing and Creative Alterations workshops, will be on hand to offer style advice plus simple alteration tips. Tickets are £5 booked in advance online. Cash bar available.
- Level: All levels
- Teacher:
- Course length: One 2-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Thursday 9 July, 6:30pm—8:30pm
- Fee: £5.00
- Availability: 15 places left
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Knockout knickers
Tired of boring high street knickers? Sew your own instead! You’ll make a pair of briefs or thongs in class, then take home patterns and instructions to stitch briefs and thongs as well as boy shorts. You’ll learn to insert elastic, create the perfect bow, and have a go on overlocking machines to finish seams. All materials provided, including printed cottons, satins, and lace plus fancy trimmings.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a beginner’s workshop. You should already know how to wind a bobbin, thread a machine and sew a straight seam before coming to class. (If you haven’t sewn recently, please sign up for one of our Intro to Sewing Machine workshops: Cafe Apron, Cushion Cover or Tote Bags)
- Level: Intermediate
- Teacher: Ruka Johnson
- Course length: One 3.5-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Saturday 11 July, 10:30am—2:00pm
- Fee: £49 (includes £8.00 materials fee)
- Availability: 9 places left
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Survival sewing
Tired of paying a tailor for simple alterations and repairs? In this basic skills workshop you’ll learn hand-sewing skills (such as sewing on replacement buttons and clasps properly) to tackle simple repairs and take up hems and cuffs on lightweight trousers and shirts. All materials provided.
Please bring one garment to fix (no knits or stretch jersey fabric, please) or adjust during the workshop. No previous sewing experience required.
PLEASE NOTE: This class does not use sewing machines or overlockers. If you’re an experienced sewer and are looking to learn more complicated restyling and alterations techniques, please sign up for our Creative Alterations workshop.
- Level: All levels
- Teacher: Lisa Comfort
- Course length: One 2-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Wednesday 15 July, 6:30pm—8:30pm
- Fee: £34.00
- Availability: 3 places left
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Fabric manipulation
Fabric manipulation is a brilliant way to add distinction to your home accessories and your sewn clothing. In this skills workshop you’ll learn piping, tucking and gathering to make sample swatches then make a gorgeous cushion cover (pad included) using your new-found knowledge. (See samples here.)
All materials provided, including a selection of fabrics, cushion pad, plus take-home instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a beginner’s workshop. You should already know how to wind a bobbin, thread a machine and sew a straight seam before coming to class. (If you haven’t sewn recently, please sign up for one of our Intro to Sewing Machine workshops: Cafe Apron, Cushion Cover or Tote Bags)
- Level: Intermediate
- Teacher: Kristina Nilsson
- Course length: One 3-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Wednesday 15 July, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Fee: £45 (includes £10.00 materials fee)
- Availability: 5 places left
