This class helps people make more of a sewing machine, enhance previously acquired sewing machine skills and is a natural follow on class to our Beginner Sewing 1 classes or for those who already have some basic sewing machine skills but would like to progress further.

In this class

In this morning class you will learn how to insert zips, make buttonholes and add bias binding (and also learn what that is) whilst creating your own stylish 'Utility Roll' (great keeping tidy your sewing notions, brushes, make up etc) designed by your teacher Barley Massey. In the afternoon make create…

Things to remember

1.5 – 2m of medium weight cotton to make your skirt or shorts in the afternoon. All other materials provided.

Short / Knee length Skirt or shorts: 1.5m

Long Skirt: 2m

Louise Christie - 6 February 2020

This was world class. Teacher was epic.

Gloria Kayser - 1 February 2020

LOVED IT! Best course that I’ve done. Barley is a great teacher with lots of experience not only sewing but teaching

Obby Guarantee

We ensure quality. If your class doesn't reach your expectations, we'll give your money back.

Age Requirement

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.

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Fabrications

Fabrications - an East London based creative hub!

Fabrications is an independent gallery, shop and workshop dedicated to the best contemporary textile practice and design, with a particular interest in eco-conscious design.

Fabrications opened in June 2000 in a refurbished derelict shop on Broadway Market in Hackney, East London. The shop's founder, Barley Massey, has spent the last 20 years finding ingenious ways to turn scraps into original fabrics and using recycled materials to create cutting-edge items. Since 2012, "The Imaginarium", a fully-fitted working studio, has hosted workshops and classes.

Barley has been awarded as one of…

Fabrications

Hackney

7 Broadway Market, Hackney

E8 4PH

London