Classes
Beginners and beyond-techniques, alterations or small items
SATURDAY CLASS
These Classes are suitable for beginners or those who want to expand the range of what they sew. It is a good follow up if you have previously attended one of the Saturday Classes or want to improve your techniques. You will have an opportunity to learn some of the most useful techniques and perhaps use some of them to make a simple item such as a cushion cover.
The Class is 3 ½ hours. Tea, coffee, cake. £45, 9.30 to 1pm. NEXT CLASS SATURDAY 9TH MAY
Classes are a maximum of 6 and there is always a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
There will be a wide variety of techniques to choose from for you to learn and practice, such as zips, buttonholes, bias binding, hems, pockets, as well as simple alterations such as trouser hems. How to choose and understand a pattern will also be covered.
If there is something specific that you wish to learn then just let me know in advance as the Class is very flexible. For example you might want to bring fabric for a cushion cover to learn piping and putting in the zip.
Fabric will be provided so that you can take away samples of the techniques which you have chosen to try out and instructions will be emailed to you.
Beginners and Beyond
Tuesday evenings
These Classes are suitable for complete beginners or someone has done only a little sewing. All the fabric and haberdashery is provided but you should bring your machine and sewing equipment. There is equipment available for use in class if you can’t bring your own.
The Beginners course is on 3 Tuesday evenings 7.00 to 9.00 p.m. Cost £60. Hot drinks and biscuits provided. April 7th,14th, and 21st.
As well as the basic use of a sewing machine, you will learn a number of techniques such as zip insertion , buttonholes, bias binding, hemming, facings etc. How to choose and understand a pattern will also be covered. If there is something specific that you wish to learn then just let me know in advance.
You will be able to take away samples of each technique as well as having the choice of making various small items if wished. You might instead want to focus on simple clothes alterations-the class is very flexible. The instructions for making the items will be emailed to you. Classes are a maximum of 6 and there is always a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Evening class for your own project.
This class is primarily for those who have a basic use of the sewing machine, those who have already done quite a lot of sewing as well as those just starting out on their own projects. Beginners are, however, also welcome. Classes differ from others in that there is a maximum of 6 per Class so you will get lots of individual attention. You should bring your machine and sewing equipment, although machines and equipment can be made available for use in class if you can’t bring your own.
These classes are arranged in sets of 4 weeks on Wednesday evenings, 7.15 to 9.15 p.m. Cost £72. Hot drinks and biscuits. Next set of Classes, 8th 15th 22nd and 29th April
You bring your own project and can make whatever you want, clothes, bags, or perhaps soft furnishings such as cushion covers. This class works very well as it is enjoyable to exchange ideas with other members of the group. Techniques are regularly demonstrated and taught as required.
Overlocker
LOSE YOUR FEAR OF THE OVERLOCKER
This Class is so called as when you first get an Overlocker, using it can seem very daunting. The ‘threading up’ is complex, there are multiple possible adjustments to make and the manual can seem completely incomprehensible. This Class will simplify all these issues and give you confidence in getting the most out of your machine.
The Class is 3 ½ hrs. Tea coffee, cake. £45. 9.30 to 1pm. NEXT CLASS SATURDAY APRIL 25TH
You only need to bring your overlocker and manual and your basic sewing kit as everything else is provided.
The Class will begin with a brief introduction as to the main uses of the overlocker and how it functions. We will then practice threading and try out some basic stitches. This will include guidance on how to understand the manual.
You can have some practice threading the
machine and will be given some hints and
tips to help with this. You can then try out
some basic stitches and learn how to
negotiate overlocking around strong curves.
During refreshments you can choose some fabric and then make a cover for your overlocker or sewing machine using the overlocker. The cover has internal and external corners and there will be
instruction on how to overlock in these
areas. There will be an opportunity to try out some of the other stitches.
After this class you will go home feeling confident that in future you will be able to set up your overlocker yourself and deal with any adjustments that may be necessary to get good results.
Tote bag or purse making Saturday Class
The class is for all abilities including total beginners. The Classes are small and you get plenty of individual help. The Class is 3 ½ hrs. Tea coffee, cake. £45. 9.30 to 1pm. NEXT CLASS APRIL 18TH
We start off by spending a few minutes going through some of the basics and some of the different threads and needles and machine feet that you might want to use. (I have leaflets on all these things which I email to you after the class as I am aware it is hard to remember everything).
That doesn’t take that long so you can then choose some fabric and start on your bag or purse with lots of help if needed!
Coffee and cake is provide for a welcome short break mid morning.
No equipment or fabric is required but you are welcome to bring your own. I have Bernina machines for use in the Classes but if you have a machine then most people want to bring theirs.
Held on Saturdays 9.30 a.m. to 1p.m.
Bag Making
Cross body bag – £90 for 2 Saturday Classes, 10% discount if you have been to any of my previous classes. DATE TO BE ARRANGED
All the sample bags are made with the same pattern but look very different. This should give you ideas of how you could customize your bag to suit your style. These lightweight bags are fully lined and will easily fit a purse, phone and small water bottle. The 2 front pockets are ideal for smaller items that you might want to find easily.
Learning to make this bag is done over 2 Saturdays. It is not as complex as it looks. The techniques are all fairly simple and will be gone over and demonstrated at the beginning of the Class and throughout the morning. Hot drinks and cake provided.
Included in the cost of the Class are all the accessories needed to make the bag: Coloured Velcro, linings, strapping, buckles etc. You only need to bring your main fabric and 3 zips. Please contact me for more details : mysewinglsessons@gmail.com
