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.
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Free Event on the 7th December
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Learn the easy way to insert an invisible zip.
SUNDAY 24th November
10.30 am to 12.30 pm
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Starting to Sew £20
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.
The next beginners workshop will be in January
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Starting to Sew - Session 2 £20
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.
Next session in February.
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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.
Next session, January
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One to One Normally £100
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.
Special Offer of £90 for classes booked before 31st December.
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Weekly Classes
We currently run classes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings plus a Tuesday evening class. The classes are limited to three students to ensure you get full support with you sewing project. These classes are for any level.
Currently all classes are full but some spaces may be coming up soon. These classes are for two hours per session and run in blocks of five weeks which can be repeated for as long as you wish. Your sewing pattern is included if you choose to make one of our styles! £100
Message to join the waiting list.
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