Sewing and textiles

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 enable you to become confident in using the basic features of your sewing machine and to learn how to take body measurements to enable you to buy the correct size commercial pattern confidently.During the course learners will:• Learn how to thread correctly your sewing machine.• Gain knowledge […]

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 or progress to one of our further skills in pattern making courses, where you will learn to create and fit a […]

What will I learn? This short course over two Saturdays aims to give learners the opportunity to choose their own small sewing project and be guided by an experienced tutor over two weeks to construct and complete it. During the course learners will be guided by the tutor through the key processes including:pattern and fabric […]

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 […]