Workshops
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Upcoming workshops
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Using and altering patterns
Confused by pattern markings? Curvy or slim and not sure which size to choose? Unlock the secrets of using commercial dress-making patterns in this two hour workshop.
You’ll learn how to take your own measurements, read and use a pattern, place fabric correctly, and make alterations before you start stitching to get the best fit from your project.
Feel free to bring a pattern you’re working with or refer to one of our samples in class.
- Level: All levels
- Teacher: Ekaterina Ignatieva
- Course length: One 2-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Tuesday 5 October, 6:30pm—8:30pm
- Fee: £29.00
- Availability: 5 places left
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Screen printed textiles
Make your mark with designs you print yourself! In this three-hour workshop, you’ll draw your own designs, transform images into stencils, prep and ink the screens, then print!
All materials provided, including a wide selection of ink colours, use of all specialist tools, plus your choice of one cotton canvas tote bag or two cotton tea towels. No previous drawing or screen printing experience necessary.
Additional bags and tea towels will be available for purchase (£2-£4 per item) or feel free to bring a few of your own items, such as T-shirts (with light backgrounds, please) that you’d like to print!
- Level: All levels
- Teacher: Helen Rawlinson
- Course length: One 3-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Saturday 9 October, 10:30am—1:30pm
- Fee: £56.00
- Availability: 8 places left
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Learn to sew: Cushion cover with floral corsage
Learn how to use a sewing machine and create a gorgeous removable cushion cover (pad included) with a detachable floral corsage. You’ll learn how to wind a bobbin, thread a machine and sew straight seams, plus get tips on choosing fabric, pinning, cutting and ironing. All materials included (choose your favourite fabric from our retail shop before class) plus you’ll take home a pattern so you can create more cushions at home.
This class serves as a prerequisite for our clothing workshops so once you’ve completed it you can learn to sew knickers, skirts, bags and more! (More about our sewing levels here.)
- Level: Absolute beginner
- Teacher: Suzanne Cowan
- Course length: One 3-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Sunday 10 October, 11:00am—2:00pm
- Fee: £47.00
- Availability: 8 places left
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Stitch your own stretch T-shirt
Create your own stretch jersey T-shirt! You’ll use an overlocker, so your jersey garment will be springy and robust – rather than baggy and saggy. (Unlike overlockers, sewing machines can’t create truly stretchy seams).
You’ll begin the class with an overview of how stretch fabrics are constructed, choose a perfectly-sized pattern with short or 3/4 length sleeve variations, pin and cut, then get stitching! You’ll take home a T-shirt of your own creation, plus the paper pattern so you can stitch more at home. (If you don’t have an overlocker, you can rent one after class during Open Studio Time.)
This is a great workshop to learn about sewing with knits and to have the opportunity to try out – or further – your overlocking skills. Please note: Although experience using an overlocker is recommended, it’s not essential. We’ll thread up the machines for you and walk you through stitching steps. (IIf you’d like to learn to use an overlocker from the ground up, try our Overlocking Made Easy class.)
- Level: Advanced beginner
- Teacher: Ekaterina Ignatieva
- Course length: One 3.5-hour session
- Next date(s):
- Wednesday 13 October, 6:30pm—10:00pm
- Fee: £46.00
- Availability: 8 places left
