Top 10 Best Make Your Own classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

This is a modern take on an old favourite. Patchwork is a traditional technique that uses bits of left over fabric to create quilts or cushions covers but these days it is used for so much more. You will be amazed how colourful, small bits of fabric can come together, up-cycled to create things of beauty. They can also be used to make up skirts, jackets and even accessories such as scarves, collars and jewellery or used to make inserts and patches to mend, giving pops of colour and updating clothing, breathing new life into old favourites . With patchwork recycling bits of old and unused fabric becomes easy and very fashionable. Our experienced seamstress Pat Stevens will be teaching you. What you will learn: This is an Introduction to patchwork course for sewers/ quilters starting out or continuing your journey in patchwork with a machine sewing. In this course you will learn the basics of how to make a patchwork piece that can be used within many other projects. You will ideally need be proficient on a sewing machine. We have Janome sewing machines for you to use, cutting mats , scissors and rotary cutters. Tea and light refreshments will be available. Should you wish to continue your journey we offer a Patchwork class Thursdays with Pat that you can sign up for at a later date. What you need to bring: Bring along fabrics from your stash at home or buy fabric from our selection in store which is also available pre cut strips. CLASS SIZE: 6 DURATION: 2 hours DATE & TIME: Saturday 16th, April 10:30-1:30 PRICE: £35 LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5XL (within the Post Office entrance) Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing you soon! The StitchN13 Team x

Come and join us and learn to make this timeless accessory that will add a bit of sunshine to your future outfits. Can be layered with sweaters, t-shirts and dresses. They can be made in any size, with plain or patterned fabric and with added ruffles or lace finishings! With our resident seamstress Pat Stevens guiding you through the class you will end up with a beautiful collar that will bring a bit of magic to any outfit. We look forward to seeing you at StitchN13! SKILLS: Working from a simple pattern, making and attaching ruffles, gathering, making ties, turning curves and points and topstitching. COST: £40 DATE & TIME: Saturday 19th March, 10-12pm DURATION: 2 hrs WHAT TO BRING : A notebook and pen if you wish to jot down ideas. Fabric can be bought here at Stitch or you can bring your own, you will need 1m of fabric or 2 x 0.5m if you want to use two different fabrics. We will provide everything else. LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5XL (entrance inside Post Office) Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing you soon! The StitchN13 Team x

Come and join us and learn to make some wonderfully comfy summer cotton sleep shorts or pyjama bottoms. Get a fix of spring colour with this beginners sewing class where you can make practical night wear in any colour you like. They look great teamed with a simple vest top or sweatshirt. Simple to make in any size our resident Seamstress Pat Stevens will guide you through step by step. We look forward to seeing you at StitchN13! SKILLS: Fabric cutting, sewing curves, finishing seams and sewing an elasticated waistband. If there is time you can learn to make matching ties to decorate your make. COST: £40 DATE & TIME: Saturday 2nd April, 10-12pm DURATION: 2 hrs WHAT TO BRING : A notebook and pen if you wish to jot down ideas. Fabric can be bought here at Stitch or you can bring your own. Message us with your dress size and shorts or pyjamas if you want us to let you know how much fabric you will need. We will provide everything else. LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5XL (entrance inside Post Office) Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing you soon! The StitchN13 Team x

With Sharon Wallin Finishing techniques are such an important skill to get your knitting projects done with ease and satisfaction! Once you have the know how everything falls into place. In the session with Sharon, you will learn: Different methods for joining seams How to invisibly weave in ends How to pick up stitches and knit around a neckline or armhole Sewing a button onto knitwear and making a worked loop What “blocking” is and why it can transform your knitted item This is an intermediate knitting class. You should already be able to stitch in knit and purl and be able to cast on and off. In order to get the most from this class, it would be helpful if you could bring along three knitted stocking stitch squares approximately 15cms (6inches) square. Please leave all loose ends (don’t weave them in!) Using 4mm needles and double knitting yarn will work well, alternatively, anything else of a similar weight that you have in your stash! Please bring your 4mm knitting needles and spare DK yarn with you on the day. The following equipment will be provided but if you would prefer to bring your own, the following items would be helpful: Scissors; a large eyed needle, pins with a larger head, a button COST: £40 total (includes refreshments & biscuits DATE & TIME: Saturday 9th April, 12.30-2.30pm DURATION: 2 hours in total (2 hours each class) WHAT TO BRING : A notebook and pen if you wish to jot down ideas. Needles and yarn will be provided but if you have your own, you are welcome to bring them. LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5XL (entrance inside Post Office) Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing you at Stitch soon!

Want to make gorgeous fabulous floral hexagonal granny squares that would make your grannies jealous! Come take a class with Sharon Wallin at Stitch to learn to create colourful, hexagonal granny squares and join them to make blankets, throws, scarfs and even jumpers. At Stitch's latest 2 hour crochet workshop we will focus on how you can use colour and texture to create unique and beautiful designs with. If you have completed Beginners Crochet or have basic crochet skills, would like to know how to do the basic granny square and like to have fun experimenting with design and colour and potentially new yarns, this is for YOU! You need to be a confident beginner. You will learn to crochet in the round, including double, treble crochet. And learn how to create the hexagonal shape and a range of joining techniques to create your design. We look forward to seeing you for a morning of beautiful stitching and creating! We will provide yarns but please do bring your crochet hook and any yarns you want to experiment and have fun with! 4mm for DK, 5 mm for aran, 6mm for chunky wool. Duration: 2 hours Date: Saturday 14th May, 10.30-12.30pm Cost: £40.00 LOCATION; Stitch Crafts and Classes, 364 Green Lanes, (inside Post Office entrance) Palmers Green, N13 5XL REFRESHMENTS & BISCUITS INCLUDED! Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. This is a class for adults. We look forward to seeing you soon! The StitchN13 Team x

Learn to make a Laptop case with our lovely seamstress Pat Stevens. Improve your skills with this one off course and have a beautiful case as an end product that you can use for yourself or would be a great handmade gift. This is a class for Beginners with basic sewing skills . WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Sizing and calculating seam allowance, sewing a double sided project, using wadding, simple quilting and sewing padded fabrics. COST: £45 DATE & TIME: Friday 04th, March. 10:00-1:00 DURATION: 3 hrs WHAT TO BRING : A notebook and pen if you wish to jot down ideas. You can buy your own fabric or select from our collection in the shop. You will need 1m or 2x 0.5 m if you want to use two different fabrics. We will provide everything else. LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5XL (entrance inside Post Office) Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to welcoming you to Stitch soon! The StitchN13 Team x

Join Sharon Wallin to learn to crochet these beautiful mandalas. You will learn to crochet in the round, using three main stitches double crochet treble crochet double treble crochet You will also learn how to make an attractive, beaded tassel to finish your mandala! What you need to bring: We will provide the yarn however if you would like to bring your own then you are welcome to. Please bring a size 4mm crochet hook for DK wool or 5mm for aran or 6mm for chunky with you (or we will lend you one for the lesson!) CLASS SIZE: 8 max DURATION: 2 hours DATE & TIME: Friday 22nd April, 10.30-12.30pm PRICE: £45 LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5XL (within the Post Office entrance) Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing you soon! The StitchN13 Team x

This shawl would be a great addition to anyone’s spring and summer wardrobe. This beautiful, colourful pattern and wool is by Stuart Hillard. Stuart is a designer, author and a previous contestant of the Great British Sewing Bee. The pattern uses two different wools which we are stocking in store. If you already know how to cast on/off and know how to knit and purl this class will be ideal for you. With Sharon's guidance she will enable you to develop your skills and technique and build confidence. Full instructions will be provided to each participants to take home. What you will learn: • Cast on methods • Decreasing/increasing, how to work cables • Understanding a pattern- the basic essentials • Using basic knit/ purl stitches to create pattern • Finishing your work What you need to bring: Nothing, just yourselves! A notebook in case you wish to jot down ideas. All wool materials and needles will be provided. CLASS SIZE: 6 maximum DURATION: 2 hours DATE & TIME: Saturday 23rd April, 10.30-12.30pm LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, (enter Post Office building) Palmers Green, London, N13 5XL COST: £55 Refreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing you soon! The StitchN13 Team x