Workshops and Guest Tutors
Three week beginners and improvers Sept / Oct 2021
Saturday 25th Sept and Sat 2nd & 19th Oct
Time: 2pm-2pm
Age range: Adults
Learn how to follow a simple dressmaking pattern, Insert a zip, Darts, Seam finishes and hems.
Bring your own (small) project or choose from a bag or cushion cover to put your new skills into practice.
Perfect follow on to our Absolute Beginners session
All levels of ability and experience welcome.
Creative Hand Stitching with Jayne Eagle
Saturday 2nd, 9th & 16th October
Time: 10.30am-1pm
Age range: Adults
Come and explore the creative playfulness of hand sewing.
Using variety of simple decorative and functional stitches you will learn how to create your own textile art.
Over the three classes you will build your design by experimenting with textures, colour and fabric collage.
All levels of ability and experience welcome.
Sewing with stretch fabrics- Make a Tee or sweatshirt with Laura O’Sullivan
Date: Saturdays, 13th, 20th and 27th Nov
Time: 2-5pm
Age range: Adults
Three-week sewing course to learn sewing with stretch fabrics. Make a T-shirt or sweatshirt
Learn how to sew stretch fabric on a regular sewing machine (no overlocker required!) and make your own sweatshirt. Tips on choosing fabric, cutting and hemming will be included. Also how to attach a neckband to give your garment a professional look.
Eco and plastic free alternatives workshop
Coming soon -TBA
Age range: Adults and teens
All abilities and levels of experience welcome
Join us for an eco sewing workshop.
Learn how to make a range of reusable everyday items including:
Washable make up remover face pads
Beeswax wraps for the kitchen
Small fruit and vegetable bags and reusable shopping bags
Up-cycled coffee sack scrubbers
Using up-cycled fabrics, sustainably sourced cotton and bamboo fabric.
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