Classes
Clothes Making with a Pattern Class
Saturday mornings. The aim of this Class is to help you get started with using a pattern to make an item of clothing.
How to use a pattern: how to chose a pattern, deciphering the symbols, when and how to make a toile, plus useful techniques like facings, zip insertion and hemming. You will be bringing your own pattern and fabric, but I can advise you in advance of the lesson on what type of pattern to get started with and where to buy fabric. You will need to have at least some basic experience.
This Class is for you :
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If you have already done some sewing, such as bags and smaller items and want to progress to making an item of clothing.
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If you have made clothes in the past and want to start sewing again and need reminding of the process and some guidance.
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If you have started a clothing project but need some help to continue.
Any queries or for more details, then please email me: mysewinglessons@gmail.com
Beginners Classes
This Class is 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 are machines and equipment available for use in class if you can’t bring your own.
The Beginners course is 4 weeks on Thursday evenings 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. Cost £80. Hot drinks and biscuits provided.
You will learn:
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Basic use of a sewing machine.
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How to make a very simple pattern.
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Zip insertion.
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How to make straps and pockets (on bag and apron).
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Bias binding, hemming and basic use of the overlocker.
You have the choice of making various useful items: a small zipped purse or a shopper, an apron, coasters or glasses case.You should have time to complete several of these items. The instructions for making the items will be emailed to you. Classes are kept small and there is always a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Mixed Ability Class
This class is for those who have a basic use of the sewing machine: those who have already done quite a lot of sewing as well as Beginners. Classes are small 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.
The Mixed Ability Class is 4 weeks on Tuesday evenings, 7.00 to 9.00 p.m. Cost £72.Everything is provided for Beginners, Cost £80. Hot drinks and biscuits.
You bring your own project and can make whatever you want, clothes, bags, or perhaps soft furnishings such as cushion covers . If you are a Beginner then I am happy to suggest easier projects to get you started and fabric is provided. A Mixed Ability 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 30th August or 13th SEPTEMBER
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.
Pop-up Beginners Tasters Class
The class is for total beginners or those with little experience. The Classes are small and you get plenty of individual help.
I take you through basic use of the sewing machine, 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 then you would then be able to make a little lined zipped purse or a shopper or something similar and should be able to complete it in the time available.
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.
On a Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 1p.m. with refreshments provided.
Cost £45 ALSO ON SOME WEDNESDAYS DURING THE HOLIDAYS.
Bag Making
Cross body bag – £90 for 2 Saturday Classes, 10% discount if you have been to any of my previous classes.
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
