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Our Beginners Sewing Course is an introduction into machine sewing and has been developed to address the needs of those who have little or no experience of using a sewing machine. Through these classes participants will learn not only basic sewing machine skills, but will develop the confidence to progress onto making things for themselves using a sewing machine.

Beginners Sewing 1 – introduction to using a sewing machine: Wednesday 1st June, 6:30 – 9:30pm

On completion of this class participants will confidently be able to:

– thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin.

– feed fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners.

– explore the range of features and stitches on the machine.

– trouble shoot about common errors and being aware of them!

– sew different types of seams.

– Understand how to hem the edge of the cloth.

– apply a pocket and patches.

Includes our  ‘Learn to Sew’ textile handout (T-Towel) , other materials, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

Beginners Sewing 2 – zips, buttonholes & bindings (and make a utility roll): Wednesday 8th June, 6:30 – 9:30pm

– Understand how to use different accessories that accompany domestic sewing machines, such as zipper, buttonhole feet.

– Stitch different sizes and styles of buttonholes.

– 2 ways of attaching a zip (visible and covered)

– Apply a bias binding to embellish and finish a raw edge.

– Create your own stylish ‘Utility Roll’ (suitable for your sewing notions, make up, pencils/brushes etc)

Includes pre prepared Utility Roll component materials , thread, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

Beginners Sewing 3 – pockets & plackets: Wednesday 15th June, 6:30 – 9:30pm

– Be introduced to a range of pocket & placket styles and functions

– Patch Pocket: unlined, self-lined, “kangaroo” style, reinforcing methods

– Hip Pocket: angled or straight, how to insert a pocket bag

– Welt or Jet style Pocket: tailored finish, usually found on waistcoats and trousers

– An overview of which areas of a garment require plackets / facings and tips on adding

– Create your own tote style bag with multiple pockets

Includes pre prepared component materials , thread, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

Class Size: 6 students

PRICE: £100

HOW TO BOOK: Contact us directly on 020 7275 8043 or BOOK ONLINE

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

In the afternoon, put your new found skills into practise to create a practical item – project choices are an ‘envelope style’ cushion or lined tote style bag

On completion of this class participants will confidently be able to:

– thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin.

– feed fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners.

– explore the range of features and stitches on the machine.

– trouble shoot about common errors and being aware of them!

– sew different types of seams.

– Understand how to hem the edge of the cloth.

– apply a pocket and patches.

We also offer a follow on class ‘Beginners Sewing 2’ – zips, buttonholes & bindings & make your own sewing roll, followed by an afternoon class ‘make your own simple & stylish skirt or shorts’ A discount is offered when you block book 1 & 2 together! Next date: Sunday 5th June.

Class Size: 6 students

TIME: 11am – 5:30pm

Class Includes: Our own  ‘Learn to Sew’ textile handout (T-Towel) , other materials, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

PRICE: £120 (Beginners Sewing 1 & 2) or £65 (Beginners Sewing 1)

HOW TO BOOK: Contact us directly on 020 7275 8043 or BOOK ONLINE

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

On completion of this class participants will confidently be able to:

– Understand how to use different accessories that accompany domestic sewing machines, such as zipper, buttonhole feet.

– Stitch different sizes and styles of buttonholes.

– 2 ways of attaching a zip (visible and covered)

– Apply a bias binding to embellish and finish a raw edge.

– Create your own stylish ‘Utility Roll’ (suitable for your sewing notions, make up, pencils/brushes etc)

Class Size: 4 students

TIME: 11am – 5:30pm

Please Bring: 1.5 – 2m of medium weight cotton to make your skirt or shorts. All other materials provided.

Short / Knee length Skirt or shorts: 1.5m

Long Skirt: 2m

PRICE: £120 (Block Booking Beginners Sewing 1 & 2) or £65 (Beginners Sewing 2)

HOW TO BOOK: Contact us directly on 020 7275 8043 or BOOK ONLINE

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

Our Beginners Sewing Course is an introduction into machine sewing and has been developed to address the needs of those who have little or no experience of using a sewing machine. Through these classes participants will learn not only basic sewing machine skills, but will develop the confidence to progress onto making things for themselves using a sewing machine.

Beginners Sewing 1 – introduction to using a sewing machine: Wednesday 1st June, 6:30 – 9:30pm

On completion of this class participants will confidently be able to:

– thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin.

– feed fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners.

– explore the range of features and stitches on the machine.

– trouble shoot about common errors and being aware of them!

– sew different types of seams.

– Understand how to hem the edge of the cloth.

– apply a pocket and patches.

Includes our  ‘Learn to Sew’ textile handout (T-Towel) , other materials, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

Beginners Sewing 2 – zips, buttonholes & bindings (and make a utility roll): Wednesday 8th June, 6:30 – 9:30pm

– Understand how to use different accessories that accompany domestic sewing machines, such as zipper, buttonhole feet.

– Stitch different sizes and styles of buttonholes.

– 2 ways of attaching a zip (visible and covered)

– Apply a bias binding to embellish and finish a raw edge.

– Create your own stylish ‘Utility Roll’ (suitable for your sewing notions, make up, pencils/brushes etc)

Includes pre prepared Utility Roll component materials , thread, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

Beginners Sewing 3 – pockets & plackets: Wednesday 15th June, 6:30 – 9:30pm

– Be introduced to a range of pocket & placket styles and functions

– Patch Pocket: unlined, self-lined, “kangaroo” style, reinforcing methods

– Hip Pocket: angled or straight, how to insert a pocket bag

– Welt or Jet style Pocket: tailored finish, usually found on waistcoats and trousers

– An overview of which areas of a garment require plackets / facings and tips on adding

– Create your own tote style bag with multiple pockets

Includes pre prepared component materials , thread, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

Class Size: 6 students

PRICE: £100

HOW TO BOOK: Contact us directly on 020 7275 8043 or BOOK ONLINE

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

Our fortnightly Community Craft Club is an evening that provides a space to bring along your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, mending, alterations and dressmaking projects. Sewcialise with other crafters, get expert advice / support with your projects, SOS (Save Our Stitches!) Also an opportunity to access our studio equipment and resources – sewing / over locker machines, tools, cutting out space. 

Craft Club operates on a drop in basis, but if you would like to use a sewing machine * we do ask you to book in advance as machine spaces are limited. There is also a selection of threads, pins, haberdashery available that you can use.

* Basic sewing machine skills required. If you’ve never used a sewing machine before we recommend attending our “Beginners Sewing 1” class first. 

Price: £5

Includes tea & biscuits. Feel free to bring along additional snacks if you wish.

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

Our Beginners Sewing Course is an introduction into machine sewing and has been developed to address the needs of those who have little or no experience of using a sewing machine. Through these classes participants will learn not only basic sewing machine skills, but will develop the confidence to progress onto making things for themselves using a sewing machine.

Beginners Sewing 1 – introduction to using a sewing machine: Wednesday 1st June, 6:30 – 9:30pm

On completion of this class participants will confidently be able to:

– thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin.

– feed fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners.

– explore the range of features and stitches on the machine.

– trouble shoot about common errors and being aware of them!

– sew different types of seams.

– Understand how to hem the edge of the cloth.

– apply a pocket and patches.

Includes our  ‘Learn to Sew’ textile handout (T-Towel) , other materials, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

Beginners Sewing 2 – zips, buttonholes & bindings (and make a utility roll): Wednesday 8th June, 6:30 – 9:30pm

– Understand how to use different accessories that accompany domestic sewing machines, such as zipper, buttonhole feet.

– Stitch different sizes and styles of buttonholes.

– 2 ways of attaching a zip (visible and covered)

– Apply a bias binding to embellish and finish a raw edge.

– Create your own stylish ‘Utility Roll’ (suitable for your sewing notions, make up, pencils/brushes etc)

Includes pre prepared Utility Roll component materials , thread, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

Beginners Sewing 3 – pockets & plackets: Wednesday 15th June, 6:30 – 9:30pm

– Be introduced to a range of pocket & placket styles and functions

– Patch Pocket: unlined, self-lined, “kangaroo” style, reinforcing methods

– Hip Pocket: angled or straight, how to insert a pocket bag

– Welt or Jet style Pocket: tailored finish, usually found on waistcoats and trousers

– An overview of which areas of a garment require plackets / facings and tips on adding

– Create your own tote style bag with multiple pockets

Includes pre prepared component materials , thread, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

Class Size: 6 students

PRICE: £100

HOW TO BOOK: Contact us directly on 020 7275 8043 or BOOK ONLINE

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

This class focuses on practical and creative ways to repair and alter your clothes using a sewing machine. It has been developed for those fairly new to using a sewing machine and is a good foundation class before working directly on your own clothing, which takes place in afternoon class ‘Refresh your Wardrobe’.

Basic sewing skills advised. If you have never used a sewing machine before, we recommend attending our ‘Beginners Sewing 1’ – introduction to using a sewing machine class.

The class will consist of a series of hands on excersises and demonstrations by Barley, giving you the basic practical understanding in how to tackle simple sewing alterations, repairs and ‘upcycling’. There will also be a collection of transformed garments to inspire and inform.

The session is taught by ‘Fabrications’ Barley Massey who will share a variety of techniques, tips and tricks she picked up during her 15 years of working freelance in wardrobe for Film and TV and through her own textile upcycling practise of over 25 years.

On completion of the class participants will confidently be able to:

– Prepare a garment for modifying from trying on, measuring, pinning and best approach for sewing

– Understand how to take seams in or out

– Know how to lift or extend a hem.

– Apply darts, pleats, gathering and elasticating to reduce volume and shape to your body

– How to create ‘extra volume’ if a garment is too tight or not fitting correctly

– Look at old clothes in a whole new way!

All materials provided, and use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines, scissors etc.

Class Size: 6 students

TIME: 11am – 5:30pm

Please Bring: Items of clothing to work on in the afternoon session. Students usually complete 1 – 3 items. All other materials provided, and use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines, scissors etc.

PRICE: £65

TO BOOK: Contact us directly on 020 7275 8043 or BOOK ONLINE

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

Our fortnightly Community Craft Club is an evening that provides a space to bring along your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, mending, alterations and dressmaking projects. Sewcialise with other crafters, get expert advice / support with your projects, SOS (Save Our Stitches!) Also an opportunity to access our studio equipment and resources – sewing / over locker machines, tools, cutting out space. 

Craft Club operates on a drop in basis, but if you would like to use a sewing machine * we do ask you to book in advance as machine spaces are limited. There is also a selection of threads, pins, haberdashery available that you can use.

* Basic sewing machine skills required. If you’ve never used a sewing machine before we recommend attending our “Beginners Sewing 1” class first. 

Price: £5

Includes tea & biscuits. Feel free to bring along additional snacks if you wish.

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

Our Beginners Crochet has been developed to meet the needs of those wishing to take the first steps into the world of crochet. These classes will not only introduce the participants to the fundamentals of crochet but also to practical advice on yarns, hooks and pattern reading.

Join Aikeda Watson who will guide you with practical help and tips, give observations and feedback with your learning. “Knitting and Crochet have always been a part of my world. My passion to create amazing crafts from yarn was nurtured as a young child. My decades of experience varies from making baby wear, fashion accessories to large bed throws. I have also taught these skills to many across different age ranges. I am delighted to continue passing on this joy to many more” Aikeda

These classes are suitable for absolute beginners and includes your own starter kit with everything you need for the class.

TIME: 11am – 5pm

In the morning: Learn how to hold the hook and yarn, cast on, chain and double crochet, learn about the possibilities of crochet, choosing yarn and hooks.

In the afternoon: Progress with the double stitch and learn the treble stitch. Learn how to change yarn/colour and to read/write a simple pattern. Create a “Granny Square”

Class Size: 6 students

PRICE: £65

HOW TO BOOK: Contact us directly on 020 7275 8043 0r BOOK ONLINE

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)

In the afternoon, put your new found skills into practise to create a practical item – project choices are an ‘envelope style’ cushion or lined tote style bag

On completion of this class participants will confidently be able to:

– thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin.

– feed fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners.

– explore the range of features and stitches on the machine.

– trouble shoot about common errors and being aware of them!

– sew different types of seams.

– Understand how to hem the edge of the cloth.

– apply a pocket and patches.

We also offer a follow on class ‘Beginners Sewing 2’ – zips, buttonholes & bindings & make your own sewing roll, followed by an afternoon class ‘make your own simple & stylish skirt or shorts’ A discount is offered when you block book 1 & 2 together! Next date: Sunday 3rd July.

Class Size: 6 students

TIME: 11am – 5:30pm

Class Includes: Our own  ‘Learn to Sew’ textile handout (T-Towel) , other materials, use of ‘Brother’ sewing machines.

PRICE: £120 (Beginners Sewing 1 & 2) or £65 (Beginners Sewing 1)

HOW TO BOOK: Contact us directly on 020 7275 8043 or BOOK ONLINE

Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)