Join us for a Slow Stitch and Visible Mending Techniques class here with the fantastic Charlotte from A Nest of Gentle Makers. Charlotte will introduce you to the modern visible mending techniques which is an amalgamation of Japanese Boro using sashiko stitching and other traditions, where running stitch is used to quilt and reinforce garments. […]
Whether you're just starting out or aiming to refine your dressmaking skills, this 5-week dressmaking course is tailored to your needs. Join us for expert guidance and take your projects to the next level! This friendly and sociable sewing session is dedicated to you and helping you along on your sewing journey. As such each […]
Have you felt the presence of something under your bed, in your cupboard, tucked away in a cardboard box gathering dust, afraid to open it . . . is it an overlocker?! So many times sewists make this key purchase only to be intimidated by the number of dials and hooks or it becomes unthreaded […]
Fed up with uncomfortable, unflattering or just plain boring bras? Ready to take your sewing to the next level? Join us for this Bra Making Workshop and learn how to create beautiful, better-fitting bras tailored to your shape. You’ll begin by getting to know the specialist fabrics and findings (that’s all the bits and bobs […]
Join our full-day workshop to learn how to make lined and interlined Roman blinds. You will gain the skills to stitch the blinds, accurately measure your window, calculate fabric quantities, understand pattern repeats, determine rod pocket positions, cord and fix the blind, and utilise the necessary hand-sewn stitches to complete the project. During the workshop, […]
Ready to take your sewing to the next level? This practical, technique-packed workshop is designed to help you build a toolkit of professional dressmaking skills that will elevate your makes, whether you’re sewing garments, homeware, or accessories. Led by expert tutor Maria, you’ll learn how to sew a variety of seam finishes including basic, curved, […]
Ready to conquer trouser fitting once and for all? In this two-day hands-on course, you’ll learn how to adapt a commercial trouser pattern to fit your unique body shape comfortably, confidently and with precision. Bring along your chosen trouser pattern (for woven fabrics only, no jeans) and we’ll guide you through accurate measuring, tissue fitting, […]
Join us for a 3-week pattern cutting course with expert tutor Maria Pulley. In this course, you will learn how to draft basic skirt, bodice, and sleeve patterns using your own body measurements. You'll also learn how to manipulate darts and adapt patterns to create various styles and designs. Additionally, you'll gain the skills to […]
This session is ideal for complete beginners in crochet. Melanie can help you learn the basics of crochet, such as how to hold your hook and yarn comfortably, how to make a chain, a loop and double crochet. Or perhaps you are ready to take the next steps, such as reading a pattern and beginning […]
Would you like to start sewing on a machine and make lovely projects for your home, gifts for friends or family? Maybe you last did sewing at school and would love to brush up on your skills and learn a few more techniques. This course will give you the know how to sew with confidence. […]
Ready to take your sewing to the next level? This practical, technique-packed workshop is designed to help you build a toolkit of professional dressmaking skills that will elevate your makes, whether you’re sewing garments, homeware, or accessories. Led by expert tutor Maria, you’ll learn how to sew a variety of seam finishes including basic, curved, […]
This session is suitable for those who have made a start at experimenting with crochet. If you are getting to grips with holding your hook & yarn and have had a little play with the basic stitches - you are ready to have a go at the ever popular Granny Square! It's the most versatile […]