It's a Stitch Up: Upcycle Your Clothes

I learned how to shorten two tea towels which I took with me to the venue from home, and to double-hem them on both sides, to turn them into small curtains for the main bedroom windows at our flat, to keep out strong sunlight without voiding visibility. Jaime and I have communicated a little in person and via email, but my main teacher at the venue was Tracey. She was informative, friendly, clear, confident that she could impart the knowledge with ease, confidence-inspiring, inspiring generally. The venue was fine (but I am looking forward to sewing in Make Mee's HQ, where I will be doing two Sundays' worth of sewing in November. I will be making trousers and a Raglan-sleeved sweatshirt). The other learners were friendly too, interested in what I was doing, and even impressed that, as a man, I was taking part (though I think there should be no gender bias when it comes to sewing or any craft). There was great food too. I feel like I'm going to sew for the rest of my life, and it feels good! I have played guitar as a hobby for more than three decades but it hurts an old rugby injury (sustained in 1986!) too much, and it can be an overly "boozy" kind of hobby, so I reckon sewing is the answer!