London & South East
13th October – Get to Grips with Buttons and Zips
In this 2 and a half hour session you will learn how to insert four different types of zips, how to sew them neatly and where to use different styles. It also covers button essentials.
Time: 6.30pm
Area: SW6, London
See: www.saturdaysewingsession.co.uk
20th October – How to Use a Sewing Machine
This 2 and a half hour evening session will go through all of the basics of how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, change the feet and use different stitches.
Time: 6pm
Area: Chelmsford
22nd October – Shell Top
Tamara Melvin from The Great British Sewing Bee hosts this event where you make a simple shell top to carry you through the seasons.
Time: 10am
Area: Cobham
See: www.thegreenthimble.co.uk
23rd & 24th October – Sew a Christmas Dress with Chinelo Bally
You will learn how to transfer your measurements directly onto the fabric and dart you garment pieces, to take the body’s contours. Once you know this method you can use it over and over again! Repeated on the 5th and 6th November
Time: 10am
Area: Chelmsford
See: (as this event has no passed, all relevant web pages have been removed)
26th October – Zips Masterclass
Learn all about zips and how to make a funky zipper pouch.
Time: 10.30am
Area: E17, London
See: www.cheekyhandmades.co.uk
29th October – Pattern Cutting: Intensive One Week Course
Learn how to draft a full-scale pattern for a blouse or a skirt of your own design, to include seam allowances, annotations and all pattern markings.
Time: 10am
Area: E1, London
South & South West
12th October – Revamp Your Pad
Learn how to make cushions, including tips on piping, making and using bias binding, using pompom trim and fringes, making buttonholes and inserting zips. Also creating patchwork, quilting techniques, basic curtain making techniques.
Time: 1pm
Area: Bristol
See: www.lauraaftermidnight.com
16th October – Zips and Pockets
This workshop is for those that already know the basics of their sewing machine but don’t know enough to finish a garment. You will learn how to make pockets, put in zips and a few extra zips.
Time: 10am
Area: Plymouth
See: www.sewansome.co.uk
27th October – Know Your Sewing Machine Evening Class
This class will give you confidence with your machine, and take you through what every part does. You will learn about threading, tension, presser feet and utility stitches.
Time: 6pm
Area: Exeter
Midlands & The East
14th October – Christmas Stocking and Décor
This two week course is suited to those that have mastered the basics of machine sewing. Make a machine and hand appliquéd Christmas stocking and other small Christmas decorations.
Time: 7pm
Area: Leicestershire
31st October – Make a Party Dress
This five day workshop is for those who would like to make a special garment but need a bit of help and support. The first part is all about fitting, the second part is all about constructing the garment.
Time: 10am
Area: Walsall
See: www.breslinsewingcourse.co.uk
North West
21st October – Jewellery in Stitches
Discover the potential of thread and stitch as spectacular jewellery items. You will make a brooch, earrings and/or a necklace. Along the way you will learn how to draw with a sewing machine.
Time: 10am
Area: Stockport
See: www.janome.co.uk
Scotland & North East
23rd October – Introduction to Patchwork and Quilting
This four-week evening course will introduce you to the gentle art of machine patchwork and quilting.
Time: 6pm
Area: York
See: www.yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk
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