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What will I learn? You will learn how to use a sewing machine and explore what is achievable with this amazing tool. You will also learn the foundation sewing skills that will enable you to progress to our follow on sewing courses • Learn to recognise and use the features and functions of your sewing […]

What will I learn? Go “Eco-Chic!” with our exciting new sustainable sewing workshop: transform your clothes and reduce waste. Have a fashion refresh and learn practical skills to alter, repair, and upcycle your clothes, reducing waste and saving money. This workshop promotes sustainable fashion by teaching techniques that extend the life of garments and encourage […]

What will I learn? During the course you will learn: ● To set-up your machine for different fabric types and projects.● Explore a variety of foot attachments and how to use them.● Essential sewing techniques such as: Seams, hems, fastenings and decorative techniques.● Have the opportunity to work on a craft project of your choice, […]

What will I learn? Make a piece of clothing of your choice, your tutor will discuss this with you at the first session and give advice and guidance on pattern selection. You will have the opportunity to learn about:● Interpreting and adapting a commercial pattern.● Personalizing your project exploring design detailing.● Selecting suitable fabrics and […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and to alter and adapt commercial patterns. During the course learners will be guided by the tutor through the key processes including; pattern and fabric selection, fitting and pattern adapting, all the construction […]

What will I learn? Go “Eco-Chic!” with our exciting new sustainable sewing course: transform your clothes and reduce waste. Have a fashion refresh and learn practical skills to alter, repair, and upcycle your clothes, reducing waste and saving money. This course promotes sustainable fashion by teaching techniques that extend the life of garments and encourage […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and to alter and adapt commercial patterns. During the course learners will be guided by the tutor through the key processes including; pattern and fabric selection, fitting and pattern adapting, all the construction […]

What will I learn? Go “Eco-Chic!” with our exciting new sustainable sewing course: transform your clothes and reduce waste. Have a fashion refresh and learn practical skills to alter, repair, and upcycle your clothes, reducing waste and saving money. This course promotes sustainable fashion by teaching techniques that extend the life of garments and encourage […]

What will I learn? The course aims to introduce you to the basics of pattern cutting. This will enable you to use these techniques to develop and experiment with styling variations on existing patterns (please note making a block is not covered in this course). You will have the opportunity to use these skills on […]

What will I learn? Join us for a fun and festive 4-hour Christmas sewing workshop. During the session, learners will choose from a selection of seasonal projects to make, including:• A fabric goodie bag/wine bottle gift bag• An advent calendar• Christmas bunting• A table runner• A Christmas stockingThe tutor will demonstrate how to make 3–4 […]

What will I learn? Our crochet workshop will teach you the delicate art of crocheting, a lifelong skill that you will use to make beautiful items for yourself and others. During the course you will learn: • How to hold the yarn and hook• How to understand the language of crochet patterns.• Make a crochet […]

What will I learn? During the workshop you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques using an overlocker including:• 3-Thread overlocking.• 2-Thread overlocking (if your machine has this stitch capability).• 4-Thread overlocking.• Seaming techniques on a variety of fabrics.• Overlocking on tricky shapes.• Attaching rib bands on knits.• Exploring edge finishes using […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, fit and alter commercial patterns for a personalised fit, as well as working with more challenging fabrics […]

What will I learn? Make a piece of clothing of your choice, your tutor will discuss this with you at the first session and give advice and guidance on pattern selection. You will have the opportunity to learn about:● Interpreting and adapting a commercial pattern.● Personalizing your project exploring design detailing.● Selecting suitable fabrics and […]

What will I learn? Go “Eco-Chic!” with our exciting new sustainable sewing course: transform your clothes and reduce waste. Have a fashion refresh and learn practical skills to alter, repair, and upcycle your clothes, reducing waste and saving money. This course promotes sustainable fashion by teaching techniques that extend the life of garments and encourage […]

What will I learn? Sashiko is the Japanese art of using a sewing running stitch to decorate or reinforce cloth.In this workshop, you will learn all the basic techniques and principles of sashiko. Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance, the tutor will teach you to make an embroidery of your own. You […]

What will I learn? During the workshop you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques using an overlocker including:• 3-Thread overlocking.• 2-Thread overlocking (if your machine has this stitch capability).• 4-Thread overlocking.• Seaming techniques on a variety of fabrics.• Overlocking on tricky shapes.• Attaching rib bands on knits.• Exploring edge finishes using […]

What will I learn? Go “Eco-Chic!” with our exciting new sustainable sewing course: transform your clothes and reduce waste. Have a fashion refresh and learn practical skills to alter, repair, and upcycle your clothes, reducing waste and saving money. This course promotes sustainable fashion by teaching techniques that extend the life of garments and encourage […]

What will I learn? During the workshop you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques using an overlocker including: Working with different thread set upsFlat lock or butt seaming ( if your machine has this stitch capability)Explore overlocker foot attachments( optional): taping foot, blind hem (you may need to purchase these, they […]

What will I learn? During the course you will learn: ● To set-up your machine for different fabric types and projects.● Explore a variety of foot attachments and how to use them.● Essential sewing techniques such as: Seams, hems, fastenings and decorative techniques.● Have the opportunity to work on a craft project of your choice, […]