Workshops, Classes and Events

Welcome to our small and friendly workshops which take place at our studio in Newport, Isle of Wight, UK. These individual workshops are aimed at all level of sewer, from our Starting to Sew sessions for complete beginners to pattern drafting and draping for more advanced makers. Workshops and classes are taught by myself, Sue, I am a professional pattern cutter with over thirty years of fashion industry experience.

Learn how to turn old jeans into stylish waistcoats. Great British Sewing Bee's Georgie Carter, along with myself, Sue Field will guide you through the process, step by step.

Don't miss this opportunity to create something uniquely yours.

This workshop takes place over two days, 26th and 27th April, 10am to 2pm each day, £155

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A two hour basics class to get to know the sewing machine, sew simple seams and neaten edges. Bring your own machine or use one of our Janome machines. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or those wanting to refresh their sewing skills. These are normally repeated monthly with the opportunity to take follow on workshops.

A follow on workshop for those who have attended the "Starting to Sew". We cover a range of techniques including gathers, darts, elastic and also make a hair scrunchie if time! Please only book if you have attended the first session. 

Starting to Sew - Session 3 £20

A follow on workshop for those who have attended previous workshop. Learn more sewing skills such as binding, top stitching and hems. Practice using the overlocker. Please only book if you have attended the second session.

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You decide what you would like to achieve. Maybe learn sewing basics in one session, create a pattern from your favourite garment, create a body block or a trouser block, learn some pattern drafting, it's your choice!

Message or call to book a time and date that works for you.

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