What you can look forward to doing
Beginners' Projects
Sew Your Own Garments - Beginners (some basic knowledge of sewing is essential)
Intermediate Projects
For example
- Basic Apron
- Bunting
- Christmas Stocking
- Cushion Cover
- Laundry Bag
- Lavender Hearts
- Learn to Sew
- Overlocker
- Peg Bag
- Pillowcase
- Tote Bag
Intermediate Projects
Sew Your Own Garments - Beginners (some basic knowledge of sewing is essential)
Intermediate Projects
For example
- Advanced Apron
- Alterations
- Cushion Cover, Vintage
- Door Stop, Owl
- Oven Gloves
- Pot Stand
Sew Your Own Garments - Beginners (some basic knowledge of sewing is essential)
Sew Your Own Garments - Beginners (some basic knowledge of sewing is essential)
Sew Your Own Garments - Beginners (some basic knowledge of sewing is essential)
For example
- Simple Skirt
- Simple Top
- Simple Shift Dress
Sew Your Own Garments - Intermediate (extend your sewing skills)
Sew Your Own Garments - Intermediate (extend your sewing skills)
Sew Your Own Garments - Beginners (some basic knowledge of sewing is essential)
For example
- Skirt w. pockets & waistband
- Top w. sleeves and collar
- Dress with sleeves & concealed zip
- Children’s clothes
Pattern Cutting (using basic blocks) - Intermediate to Advanced
Sew Your Own Garments - Intermediate (extend your sewing skills)
Pattern Cutting (using basic blocks) - Intermediate to Advanced
For example
- Basic block skirt
- Basic block top/dress
- Basic block trousers
Pattern Cutting - Advanced (extend your pattern cutting skills)
Sew Your Own Garments - Intermediate (extend your sewing skills)
Pattern Cutting (using basic blocks) - Intermediate to Advanced
Design your own skirt, top, dress or trousers by learning dart manipulation, adding design details and understanding perfect fit.
Patchwork
Specific Skills and Techniques
Patchwork
There will be a different block each month.
Each block will measure 12” square (finished size).
Each block will take 3 hours.
You can choose from the following blocks:
- Simple Squares
- Rail Fence
- Log Cabin
- 9-Patch Squares
- Flying Geese
- Half Square Triangles
- Square in a Square
- Card Trick
- Quarter Square Triangles
- Stars
- Double Windmill
- Drunken Sailor
- Dutchman’s Puzzle
- Aunt Dinah
- Brave World
- Churn Dash
- Morning Star
- Susannah
- Twin Star
- Rolling Square
The resulting sampler quilt will comprise: 4 blocks x 5 blocks (48” x 60”) plus border
Quilting
Specific Skills and Techniques
Patchwork
For example
- Basic quilting techniques
- Extend your quilting skills
- Borders and finishing
Specific Skills and Techniques
Specific Skills and Techniques
Specific Skills and Techniques
Free-form sessions tailored to your own requirements. For example
- Bring your own project
- How to sew buttonholes
- How to insert a standard zip
- How to sew a fly zip for trousers
- How to insert a concealed zip
- How to create a welt pocket
- Seams and hems
- Frills
- Appliqué
- Free machine embroidery
- How to set in a sleeve
- Waistbands
The time needed for any of the above will vary, depending on your specific requirements and your sewing ability.
Please phone on 07534 604598, to discuss.
PLEASE NOTE:
Specific Skills and Techniques
Maximum of two students per session.
Every attempt will be made to finish in the allocated time, but you may have to finish your project at home. This will depend on your skill level.
PETS
I have a small dog in my home; he is very friendly and sociable. Please let me know if you have any concerns about this so I can make suitable arrangements.
ACCESS FOR ALL
Although my home is not wheelchair-friendly, I am happy to teach all students in a situation which will suit you best. This may include coming to you, online etc.
What You'll Need To Bring
For all classes, you need to bring:
- Notepad and pen/pencil
- Basic sewing kit (scissors, stitch ripper, pins, threads, needles)
- Your own sewing machine, so you can learn all the facilities it has to offer *
- Fabrics, notions (e.g. zip, buttons, elastic... etc) for your project. (You will be advised what to bring, when you book the class).
* If you cannot bring your own machine, you are welcome to borrow one of mine, but please mention this when you book.