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Wanted to sew but have absolutely no idea where to start? Well fear no more - we have the perfect solution!

You can now extend your thread of knowledge with this sewing workshop for beginners. Join Craig and the rest of the Fashion Box team for this two-hour class offering an introduction to domestic sewing machines.

After getting to grips with threading, you'll also have the opportunity to explore different stitching techniques and seams, all with easy techniques provided by your fashion host.

During the second half of the workshop, we will focus on quilting techniquses. You will choose from a selection of fabrics to design and make your pot holder.

Workshop Breakdown:
Understanding the sewing machine and its functions
Threading on your bobbin and inserting in the machine
Threading the top threads - tips on what can go wrong and how to rectify
Sewing with fabric for the first time
Backstitiching and securing your row of stitches
Experimenting with all the different stitch styles on your machine - and their uses
Sewing in straight line, around corners, around curves and spirals - using the foot control
Overlock / Zig-zag stitch to prep your fabrics for wearability
Sewing your first seam
Design and make your pot holder

Don't miss out on this fantastic introduction where you're sure to leave understanding the basics of using a sewing machine, and ready to tackle your first garment!

This workshop is also offered as a live online class on Obby. All materials will be posted to you. To participate you must have your own fully functioning sewing machine.


Ultimate Beginners: Introduction to Sewing

This six-hour class offers tuition in techniques for constructing a dress using a dressmaking  pattern, as well as sewing darts, using an overlocker, inserting an invisible zip and sewing facings.

Important Information:

It is essential that once booking you contact The Fashion Box Studio to request a specific dress size. The deadline for specific sizes is  3 days before the workshop, so we can prepare this for you.
If we do not hear from you with your requested size, a size 10 (from the size chart) will be prepared for your sewing pack.

If you are gifting this workshop, please ensure that they are informed about the dress size requests.

All fabrics and zips are included, just bring yourselves! (....and maybe a packed lunch, or there are cafes and Sainsbury's nearby)

Workshop Breakdown:

Morning Session

(Practical)

Intro to the sewing machine – threading
Identifying and rectifying sewing problems

(Demonstration)

Introduction to Commercial Patterns – the different brands and difficulty
How to read a commercial pattern
Understanding your measurements
Fabrics – understanding fabric types and their qualities
Calculating and understanding fabric consumption
Important questions to ask your fabric supplier
Preparing fabrics ready for sewing
How to lay your pattern pieces correctly
How to cut out correctly
Marking your pattern pieces ready for sewing

(Practical)

Sewing bust and waist darts – what can go wrong?
Using pins correctly
Pressing / ironing professionally
Using the overlocker for a professional finish
Inserting an invisible zip

Lunch Break (30-45 Mins)

Afternoon Session (All Practical):

Facings – what are they used for
Interlinings / Interfacing and its uses
Attaching facings, and sewing around curves (armholes and necklines)
Understanding seam allowances
Pressing techniques
Hemming

Once you have completed the dress workshop, you will have access to our 'Suppliers List’. Which lists all of the websites, stores and shops, listing all of the suppliers we use at The Fashion Box. To help you on your sewing journey with obtaining your commercial patterns, fabrics and haberdashery. A treasure trove of hidden gems!

There will be a selection of different fabric styles to choose from in your workshop.

Please note: This workshop is aimed at beginners making their first garment, and we work with standard sizes 4 - 24.
The focus of this workshop is to teach you the dressmaking skills needed to be confident for you to try this at home.
This workshop does not focus on fitting, or made-to-measure garments. We do offer other workshops in these more advanced techniques.

It is advised that workshoppers complete the Intro to Sewing class first or have been on a sewing machine before.

All measurements are in inches
The style of dress is a shift dress.
From Butterick pattern 5768

Please note that the measurements shown are for the finished garment. You will need some ‘wiggle’ room.

B= Bust  W=Waist  H=Hip

Size 4     B32      W30      H34
Size 6     B33      W31        H35
Size 8     B35      W32       H36
Size 10   B36      W34       H37
Size 12   B38       W35       H39
Size 14  B40       W37        H41
Size 16   B42       W39       H43
Size 18   B44       W42       H44
Size 20	B46   W44       H46
Size 22	B48    W46      H48
Size 24	B49    W47       H50

If you are coming up bigger than your retail size, this is quite normal, as dressmaking patterns usually come up a lot smaller. (This will be explained in your workshop)

If you are in-between sizes, then go for the larger size.

COVID-19 Update:

Your safety is important to us!

We will now be reducing the size of the workshop from 10 people to 5-6  people per class, to adhere to the social distancing measures. As we are reducing the class numbers, it is important that students adhere and respect our cancellation policy, until we can get business back to normal, and teach at the required capacity.

On entering, we will have sanitiser stations for you to to freshen up. All machinery, sewing stations, and tools you will be using, will be sanitised before you arrive, and between each session.
At your sewing station you will also have sanitiser wipes, should you feel you need to use them.
Our lavatories are communal, but they will be supplied with sanitiser wipes, hand wash and disposable towels.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Everything is provided in this workshop.

DO I NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION BEFORE I ATTEND?
Yes, you will need to provide your dress size, from the size chart we will send out to you. Please note that dressmaking patterns are NOT your retail size. So it advisable that you check the size chart.


Beginners Sewing: Anyone can make a dress in a day!

This workshop is perfect for beginners that have recently acquired a sewing machine, and want to attend a fun quilting 'sew-along' project, making a saucepan pot holder for your kitchen.

In the first hour, we will cover the basics of the sewing machine, from setting your dials to threading it  correctly. We will complete a few sewing samples, to practice moving fabric under the machine, and creating a seam using the seam guides on your machine.

In the second hour we will focus on our project, the pot holder. Craig, your host will show you how to attach the wadding (padding) and sew together your heat pad. Helping you understand how quilting effects are achieved.

Once you have constructed your heatpad, we can then go a little 'freestyle' on the design you would like to create on your pad! Creating your own personalised project.

You will also recieve via email the pattern for the heat pad, and an instruction booklet, so you can make more of these one you have completed the workshop.

Letterbox Kits:

This letterbox kit is the ideal starter project, and will easily fit through a standard letterbox. When booking please book for a session at least one week in advance, to ensure you recieve the kit on time.

You have the option of ordering a 'pink' or 'blue' kit. (These are subject to change dependin on fabric availabilty)

Please note: At present we only send out our Letterbox Kits to UK addresses.

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Learn to Sew - Pot Holder Kit

This Saddle Bag is a design classic. You will be guided through the process to hand make your own bag, learning basic saddle stitch sewing techniques, and familiarising yourself with and basic bag construction and practical leather skills.


Beginner Saddle Bag Kit

There is so much to learn about the overlocker! It can do so much more than just neaten up your seams. We are constantly being asked to create a overlocker based workshop, so here it is!

Craig, your host, will unleash all the different kinds of sewing you can achieve with your overlocker, as well as replacing parts and machine maintenance.

If you have recently purchased an overlocker, or are thinking of purchasing one, then this workshops is the one for you!

During this 2 hour workshop your tutor will cover EVERYTHING you need to know to become confident with your machine.

Workshop content:

Blades - upkeep and changing
Needles - Types and changing
Accessories - feet / tweezers / cone holders / etc
Threads to use
Threading your overlocker - (simplified!)
Changing thread colour without a total rethread
Tension
Differential feed (what the heck is that?!)
Cutting width selection
4 thread or 3 thread sewing options
Creating a rolled hem - removing the finger plate
Flatlock seam
Sewing a blind hem
Sewing in elastic
Gathering foot - 1 layer and 2 layers of fabric
Cleaning and oiling - machine maintenance

We will be teaching the workshop on Brother 1034D / 3034D / 2104D overlocker machines. Each model is basically the same, with a few minor differences which will be explained in your workshop.

Please note:We can only teach this group workshop on Brother ovlerlockers, as we will be using specialise feet, specifically for brother.
You can then transfer this information, to your own brands of overlockers you may have at home.
You will receive a worksheet to take home with you.

If you would like to learn, soley on your own machine, then you will need to book a private tuition session.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Just turn up on the day!
If you are bringing your own machine, let us know the make and model at least a day before your booking date.

POLICY:
Please note: Doors close 15 minutes after the start time on all workshops. We do not offer reschedules or refunds to latecomers, or outside of our policy.
Please give yourself plenty of time to travel and find the studio. Doors are open 15 minutes before the start time.

WORKSHOP DURATION:
This is a 2 hour workshop

AGE RESTRICTIONS:
This workshop is suitable for 14 years and above. All students under the age of 17, must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Master: The Overlocker / Serger

We've all got that item of clothing that's very important to us, not for sentimental reasons - it just looks so damn good! And the thought of its lifespan coming to an end fills us with horrific dread and makes your stomach turn inside out.

But fear no more!

This workshop will teach you different techniques on taking patterns from your favourite items of clothing, without even having to unpick the original, meaning you can copy that favourite pair of jeans that make your butt look super good!

Bring along 2-3 garments that you would like to take patterns from.

You will:

Enjoy a creative way to spend a day
Meet other fashion lovers!
Receive take home a paper pattern of your chosen garment

COVID-19 Update:

Your safety is important to us!

We will now be reducing the size of the workshop from 6 people to 3 people per class, to adhere to the social distancing measures. As we are reducing the class numbers, it is important that students adhere and respect our cancellation policy, until we can get business back to normal, and teach at the required capacity.

On entering, we will have sanitiser stations for you to to freshen up. All machinery, sewing stations, and tools you will be using, will be sanitised before you arrive, and between each session.
At your sewing station you will also have sanitiser wipes, should you feel you need to use them.
Our lavatories are communal, but they will be supplied with santiser wipes, hand wash and disposable towels

Beginners Pattern Cutting: Clone your Clothes

A fashionably flattering, unlined jacket with set in sleeves and  pockets. Learn how to sew in sleeves and insert pockets in a side seam.

You will bring along your own fabrics for this workshop, and make this simple to make, but yet effective winter coat.

Fabrics: Boiled wools, Tweeds and Woolens / Alternatively cottons / denims / linens

Fabrics must be 150cm wide
You can make a long or short version.

Fabric needed:

Sizes 8 - 18 = 2.5
Sizes 20 - 24 = 3.5 metres

Please note: The collar will fold back to show the wrong side of the fabric, remember this when choosing your fabrics!

COVID-19 Update:

Your safety is important to us!

We will now be reducing the size of the workshop from 6 people to 3 people per class, to adhere to the social distancing measures. As we are reducing the class numbers, it is important that students adhere and respect our cancellation policy, until we can get business back to normal, and teach at the required capacity.

On entering, we will have sanitiser stations for you to freshen up. All machinery, sewing stations, and tools you will be using, will be sanitised before you arrive, and between each session.
At your sewing station you will also have sanitiser wipes, should you feel you need to use them.
Our lavatories are communal, but they will be supplied with sanitiser wipes, hand wash and disposable towels

Beginners Sewing: Make a Waterfall Coat in 4 hrs!

In this two-hour bitesized workshop you will learn how to make a beautiful, draped kimono jacket. Choose from two different styles, batwing kimono (more draped) or a box sleeve kimono! Please note, you will need to purchase materials before attending this class.

What do I need to bring?

Please bring along  1.5 metres (150cm wide X 150cm long) of a fabric of your choice - go as bright or patterned as you like!

If you are an inexperienced dressmaker, do not choose silky, soft fabrics, as you will find these difficult to sew. Ideal fabrics include cottons, light wools and brocades.

Sequinned, beaded, glittery, velvet or directional print fabrics are NOT suitable for this workshop.

It is important that your fabric is no shorter than 140cm in WIDTH, or the kimono pattern will not fit onto your fabric.

Do I need to provide a size?

No, this pattern is a "one size fits all". As this is only a 2.5 hour session, no alterations / amendments can be made to the pattern.

PLEASE NOTE:
If you forget to bring along your  fabric, we have 2 metre packs of fabric that can be purchased for £12

Unfortunately we can not reschedule your workshop if you arrive without the fabrics for the workshop.

COVID-19 Update:

Your safety is important to us!

 As we are reducing the class numbers, it is important that students adhere and respect our cancellation policy, until we can get business back to normal, and teach at the required capacity.

On entering, we will have sanitiser stations for you to to freshen up. All machinery, sewing stations, and tools you will be using, will be sanitised before you arrive, and between each session.
At your sewing station you will also have sanitiser wipes, should you feel you need to use them.
Our lavatories are communal, but they will be supplied with santiser wipes, hand wash and disposable towels


Make a Kimono!

Fancy yourself as a dressmaker but have absolutely no experience? Well, we have the perfect solution!

Join Craig and the rest of the Fashion Box team for a workshop aimed at complete beginners providing a complete introduction into Pattern Cutting.

You will learn about blocks, starting with the skirt block, using all of the techniques to create your very own skirt block using your own measurements, which you'll get to take home.
We will then move onto how to manipulate this block into different styles, adding panels, adding flare.. once you have learnt these techniques, you will be able to create any skirt design you wish!

A really fantastic, professional introduction to the world of pattern cutting - one not to be missed for anyone with an interest in dressmaking or fashion design!

Learn Pattern cutting basics
Draft a skirt block to your measurements
Experiment adding flare, or adding panels.

COVID-19 Update:

Your saftey is important to us!

We will now be reducing the size of the workshop from 6 people to 3 people per class, to adhere to the social distancing measures. As we are reducing the class numbers, it is important that students adhere and respect our cancellation policy, until we can get business back to normal, and teach at the required capacity.

On entering, we will have sanitiser stations for you to freshen up. All machinery, sewing stations, and tools you will be using, will be sanitised before you arrive, and between each session.
At your sewing station you will also have sanitiser wipes, should you feel you need to use them.
Our lavatories are communal, but they will be supplied with sanitiser wipes, hand wash and disposable towels

Beginners Bitesize! - Introduction to Pattern Cutting

This brand spanking new workshop focuses on the process of 'grading', which is the technique of making clothing patterns into different sizes.
For example, if you have found that fabulous vintage pattern, and it is cut to a specific size, with the skills learned, you will be able to grade that vintage pattern into any size you like.

Craig, your host, will show you how to grade up and grade down sizes. You will learn two techniques which can be used in all areas of pattern making, womenswear, menswear and childrenswear.

Workshop Breakdown:

First hour:
We will focus on a unisex short sleeve T-shirt pattern, using the 'Shift' method. You will be given a formula to work with, that you can take home and use again and again.

Second hour:
In the second half of the class, Craig  will show you the 'Slash and Spread' method, using a unisex drawstring shorts pattern.

Once you have worked on both methods, you will be taking home all the worksheets needed for you to use again at home, plus your own hand drafted pattern for all sizes XS, S, M, L, XL

This is great workshop, to extend your knowledge of pattern cutting. This technique is also great in conjunction with our Clone your Clothes workshop. If you have a garment that is too small (or big) you can copy the garment, in our Clone workshop and then use the grading technique to make your pattern smaller or bigger, to your requirements.

Introduction to Grading (Patterns)

Come and try our new workshop in which you will learn how to make a raglan sleeve hooded sweatshirt, with front pouch pocket, or choose a crew neck sweatshirt

It is advisable that you have attended our Intro to sewing workshop beforehand or have used a sewing machine before. Or you may find this workshop too difficult and may fall behind.

We have pattern sizes for the following:

XS  = Chest 33 inches
S    = Chest 36 inches
M   = Chest 39 inches
L    = Chest 42 inches
XL  = Chest 45 inches
XXL = Chest 48 inches

Workshop Breakdown:

Understand a  pattern
Laying pattern pieces onto fabric, and making markings.
Using the sewing machine and overlocker
Attaching and stretching on cuffs,  and waistbands for a snug fit.
Sewing and attaching hoods and pockets

COVID-19 Update:

Your safety is important to us!

We will now be reducing the size of the workshop from 6 people to 4 people per class, to adhere to the social distancing measures. As we are reducing the class numbers, it is important that students adhere and respect our cancellation policy, until we can get business back to normal, and teach at the required capacity.

On entering, we will have sanitiser stations for you to freshen up. All machinery, sewing stations, and tools you will be using, will be sanitised before you arrive, and between each session.
At your sewing station you will also have sanitiser wipes, should you feel you need to use them.
Our lavatories are communal, but they will be supplied with sanitiser wipes, hand wash and disposable towels

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
2.5 metres of sweatshirt fabric.
If you would like a ribbed hem and cuffs, you will also need to bring 1 metre of ribbing fabric.

DO I NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION BEFORE I ATTEND?
No, just turn up on the day!

RESCHEDULE  POLICY
You can cancel or amend a booking up to 5 days before your booking date.
Please note: Doors close 15 minutes after the start time on all workshops. No free reschedules or refunds to latecomers.

WORKSHOP DURATION
This is a 3.5 hour workshop. Classes start promptly, so make sure you are on time.

AGE RESTRICTIONS:
This workshop is suitable for 14 years and above. All students under the age of 17, must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Beginners Sewing: Unisex - Raglan Sleeve Hooded Sweatshirt

The workshop focuses on sewing with stretch fabrics. Perfect for beginners!

You will learn to use the overlocker / serger machine correctly with stretch fabrics. You will also have the opportunity to use the coverstitch machine to hem and finish off you leggings!

We will also show you how to attach an elastic waistband (elastic provided).

Cut out, sew up.... leave with leggings, all in 2 hours!

Bring along 2 metres of stretch jersey or lycra, go as bold and bright as you like!
We have patterns suitable for sizes XS - XL

Not suitable for sequinned, beaded or silky fabrics.

COVID-19 Update:

Your safety is important to us!

We will now be reducing the size of the workshop from 8 people to 4 people per class, to adhere to the social distancing measures. As we are reducing the class numbers, it is important that students adhere and respect our cancellation policy, until we can get business back to normal, and teach at the required capacity.

On entering, we will have sanitiser stations for you to to freshen up. All machinery, sewing stations, and tools you will be using, will be sanitised before you arrive, and between each session.
At your sewing station you will also have sanitiser wipes, should you feel you need to use them.
Our lavatories are communal, but they will be supplied with santiser wipes, hand wash and disposable towels.

Beginner Sewing: Sew a pair of leggings!

"Calling all novice fashionistas!".... or experienced ones who need to master the techniques of adding pockets! This workshops is the second part of truly mastering pockets, feel free to join in the part 1 class here to learn the more basic pockets before booking this.

In this bitesized workshop, you will concentrate on pockets, sewing samples of various pockets from the perfect patch to a wonderful welt. You will be taught the tips and tricks of the trade, and learn about reinforcing and professional pressing techniques. Never be petrified of pockets again!

You will learn:

Jetted pockets
Welt pockets

Mastering (Tailored) Pockets - Part 2 - Technical Sewing

Come and take part in our technical based workshop, from our "Master" collection, focusing on zip fastenings.

Our "Master" workshop collection, focuses soley on technique, rather than a full project, which gives you the opportunity to learn a lot of different techniques.

In this workshop we will concentrate on sewing samples of various zipper fastening techniques.

All materials are provided in this workshop, including zippers.

The styles of zipper fastenings we will focus on in the workshop are:

Lapped zipper (Great for dresses and skirts)
Exposed metal zipper (For biker jackets and a more contemporary option for skirt and dresses)
Trouser fly fastenings (with zip guard)

We do focus on the invisible zipper in our other workshop (Make a dress in a Day!), but if we have time at the end of the workshop, we can cover this also.

A great workshop for you to focus on the various options you have with zipper closures, and how to sew them.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Everything is provided for this workshop.

DO I NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION BEFORE I ATTEND?
No, just turn up on the day!

Master: Zippers - Technical Sewing

This skirt is a really simple introduction to stretch fabrics and constructing an elasticated waistband. A great addition to our 'Ultimate Beginners' range of workshops.

Workshop Breakdown:

Understanding a commercial pattern (Butterick 6578)
Learning how to place a pattern onto fabric
Cutting out professionally
Using the sewing machines for stretch fabrics
Overlocking for that professional finish
Constructing an elasticated waistband
Hemming

This skirt is available in two lengths, above knee or below knee. Patterns can not be altered in this workshop.

Size Chart:
A       22-23 inch waist
B       24-25 inch waist
C       26.5 - 28 inch waist
D       30-32 inch waist
E       34-37 inch waist
F       39- 41 inch waist
G      42 - 48 inch waist

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
2 metres of stretch fabric which is 150cm wide. (Fabric must be 150cm wide, or the pattern will not fit)

DO I NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION BEFORE I ATTEND?
Please let us know your average retail size before attending.

POLICIES:
Please note: Doors close 15 minutes after the start time on all workshops. No free reschedules or refunds to latecomers.

WORKSHOP DURATION
This is a 2 hour workshop. Classes start promptly, so make sure you are on time.

AGE RESTRICTIONS:
This workshop is suitable for 14 years and above.

COVID-19 Update:

Your safety is important to us!

We will now be reducing the size of the workshop from 6 people to 3 people per class, to adhere to the social distancing measures. As we are reducing the class numbers, it is important that students adhere and respect our cancellation policy, until we can get business back to normal, and teach at the required capacity.

On entering, we will have sanitiser stations for you to freshen up. All machinery, sewing stations, and tools you will be using, will be sanitised before you arrive, and between each session.
At your sewing station you will also have sanitiser wipes, should you feel you need to use them.
Our lavatories are communal, but they will be supplied with sanitiser wipes, hand wash and disposable towels

Ultimate Beginners Sewing: Stretch Flared Skirt

We all seem to struggle with sleeves, therefore, we have created a new workshop, within our "Master" collection range, which will focus just on setting in the perfect sleeve.

We will begin by getting to grips with ease, and explaining why the sleeve is 'always' bigger than the armhole, and how we work with this, in our sewing techniques.

Craig, your host, has a host of techniques up his sleeve! (sorry!)

We will be concentrating on a tailored jacket sleeve, so Craig can teach you about the importance of prepping your sleeves first, with interfacing, for structure. But also how to sew in shoulder pads and sleevehead roll, for that crisp tailored finish.

During this 2.5 hour workshop, we will focus on the following:

Sleeve pattern Vs Bodice pattern - why the difference is measurements?
Ease explained
The importance of notches in sleeves
Cutting out
Interfacing - a must!
Sewing bodice
Sewing Sleeve
Prepping sleeve - dealing with ease
Setting in the sleeve
Stitching sleevehead roll and shoulder pads

Once you have mastered setting in a tailored sleeve, you will be able to use these techniques, at home, on all of your other projects.

Your understanding of sleeves will be top notch!

A must have skill!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Everything is provided for this workshop.

DO I NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION BEFORE I ATTEND?
No, just turn up on the day!

Master: Sleeves - Technical Sewing

1 Day Jumpsuit!
Learn to Sew for Fun!

This loose-fitting jumpsuit and romper has a front invisible zip, neckline facings, all-in-one sleeve and length variations. Choose from shorts, capri or full length, with a fabricated belt to finish off your look!

Sizes available:

This pattern comes in petite sizes 4 - 22
We can only make body length adjustments in this workshop, which should cover all body shapes and body height.

Suitable fabrics:
Cottons, soft denims, chambray, satin, needel cord. Not suitable for knits (stretch)

Fabrics needed:

Womens Pattern:
Shorts version (All sizes)   = 3mtrs (115cm wide)  2.5mtrs (150cm wide)
All other versions (All sizes) = 4mtrs (115cm wide)  3.5mtrs (150cm wide)

If you are buying velour, velvet or corduroy type fabrics, please contact the studio for assistance, as you will need more fabric, due to the pile of the fabric.

Haberdashery:
You will need to bring:
22" INVISIBLE zipper colour matched to your fabric. Your zip must be an invisible zip

Workshop Breakdown:
Using the measurement chart
Understanding a commercial pattern (McCalls M7833)
Making pattern changes
Laying your pattern on fabric
Pattern symbols and markings
Cutting out
Following and understanding a commercial pattern
Sewing the jumpsuit
Invisible zippers
Finishings and fastenings (buttons / buttonholes / zips)

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Your fabric and zip.

DO I NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION BEFORE I ATTEND?
No, just turn up on the day!

COVID-19 Update:

Your safety is important to us!

We will now be reducing the size of the workshop from 6 people to 3 people per class, to adhere to the social distancing measures. As we are reducing the class numbers, it is important that students adhere and respect our cancellation policy, until we can get business back to normal, and teach at the required capacity.

On entering, we will have sanitiser stations for you to to freshen up. All machinery, sewing stations, and tools you will be using, will be sanitised before you arrive, and between each session.
At your sewing station you will also have sanitiser wipes, should you feel you need to use them.
Our lavatories are communal, but they will be supplied with santiser wipes, hand wash and disposable towels

Spring is coming - Sew an amazing jumpsuit!

This is the perfect follow on class from our learn to sew workshop, for those keen to sew a garment following a commercial pattern, using quality fabric and professional techniques!

Make Town will provide EVERYTHING!  You just bring your lunch! Take all the guess work out of the equation and lets just get sewing!

What's the plan Stan?
We will start at 10:30 – break for lunch – sew all day – cup of tea break –  finish 6:30pm – beers!

During the day you will learn –
How to measure your body to suit the commercial pattern – by Merchant & Mills
How to cut your trouser pattern out to your preferred size and shape tapered or wide leg or shorts?
How to correctly lay and cut your cloth/fabric
How to interpret and read commercial patterns and follow instructions including notches
How to fully sew a garment, with overlocked seams, side pockets,  elastic and drawstring waistband and hems
Learn all of my professional techniques, tips and tricks to take your homemade to handmade. Yes there is a difference.

What do I bring?
All materials are included in this workshop.
You will receive the 101 trouser pattern that is yours to keep at the end of the class, so you can recreate this at home again and again and again!
Enough 100% linen cloth for your trousers, available in a variety of colours from white to fushia
Matching threads for your linen and elastic
All equipment, including sewing machines, overlockers, scissors, rulers, marking chalks and pens, irons and pins are all here for you to use.

We also have a fridge, George Forman grill and tea and coffee so bring a decent lunch and some snacks for in between!
Tesco is just up the road too, and a lovely little cafe is just across the street x

Where to next?
Home James! Go to the pub and grab a beer you deserve it!
At the end of this workshop, you will have a very clear and indepth understanding of garment construction and a fancy pair of casual trousers to swan off home in! La de daa!

You should leave this class feeling confidant that you could whip up another pair on your own!

But do not hesitate! Continue your sewing adventure, and book into one of our evening sewing classes, so you can sew up another pair. And I will be here to help you if you get stuck!

There is no greater feeling than the satisfaction of creating something with your own two hands! It’s contagious and once you start you will be itching to make your entire wardrobe.

Can’t wait to see ya!

Full Day - Sew your own trousers

In this course, you will learn how to create a modern watercolor portrait.

You will learn how to transfer a photo quickly and easily to paper. Create, mix and prepare colors, obtaining different tonalities. Build up layers of paint step by step and develop best working practices. You will also combine different graphite techniques with watercolor to achieve definition on the main  features of the face.

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?
You will paint a watercolor portrait using a photo as your starting point. You can take this home with you.
Paper size is A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm)

WHO IS IT FOR?
For those interested in trying out watercolor and who are interested in starting portraiture.

Watercolour Portrait Painting

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Beginners Sewing: Anyone can make a dress in a day!

Learn to Sew - Pot Holder Kit

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Master: The Overlocker / Serger

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Make a Kimono!

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Watercolour Portrait Painting

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