Fashion design courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Online on-demand course

Sewing & Fashion Design for Kids (~8-12yrs)

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£90

Have your kids ever wanted to learn sewing? How about fashion design? This groundbreaking course will demystify the art of dressmaking. Simple techniques. Fantastic structure. The knowledge that will stay for life. The course is 100% online, with no expiration date: take it at your own time & speed. Our age range is only a recommendation: younger kids may also take the course but will need assistance from parents, older kids can be learning on their own.

Have your kids ever wanted to learn sewing? How about fashion design? This groundbreaking course will demystify the art of dressmaking. Simple techniques. Fantastic structure. The knowledge that will stay...

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In-person course

Flintshire - Next course on 17th July 2022

Introduction to corsetry/making a boned bodice

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£140

On this two day workshop, held on two Sundays, July 17th and 24th, you will learn the skills to enable you to construct your own corset/boned bodice. Only basic sewing skills are needed to complete this introductory course and you will have your own bespoke corset to take home with you. The bodice can be used for many different purposes. It could be the foundation for an evening gown or even bridal wear, it could also be the base for a Steampunk or Cosplay costumed event. It could also simply...

On this two day workshop, held on two Sundays, July 17th and 24th, you will learn the skills to enable you to construct your own corset/boned bodice. Only basic sewing...

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In-person course

Flintshire - Next course on 11th August 2022

An Introduction to Pattern Drafting and Cutting

£165

Our pattern cutting short courses will give you the techniques and tools to create your own designs and turn them into a reality. Have you ever wanted to design and make your own clothes? Maybe you get frustrated that you can never find the clothes you'd like to wear or that fit you properly. Would you like to learn how to create the latest season's statement details? On this beginners course you will learn the art of pattern making. You will practice how to use specialist equipment, learn pattern terminology...

Our pattern cutting short courses will give you the techniques and tools to create your own designs and turn them into a reality. Have you ever wanted to design and...

Live online course

- Next course on 8th July 2022

Machine knitting bite-size, one to one tuition with Claire Newberry-ask me anything!

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£39

Ask me anything! This course is designed as a private, one to one, online lesson for machine knitters to get you kick started. Ever wanted to get to grips with DesignaKnit? Ever wanted to master that ribber attachment? Or, do you just need a refresher session to get you back knitting on your machine? Then this is the course for you to get your confidence back on track. Click 'message the maker' to discuss what you want to learn before your lesson. A tailored lesson plan can then be drawn...

Ask me anything! This course is designed as a private, one to one, online lesson for machine knitters to get you kick started. Ever wanted to get to grips with...

Live online course

- Next course on 9th August 2022

Tartan design (Digital) e-course

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£80

Want to try something new a try your hand at tartan design? This course will consist of 3-hour tutorials over two-sessions - 6-hour on-line tutorial in total. Plus extra time for tartan finalising and logo design with optional design registration if required. This course will be using Zoom conferencing. The first part of the course will start by giving you an introduction to tartan and the design process. Over the course, I will present my tartan portfolio and explain how tartan can reflect modernity and freshness in modern tartans. I'll...

Want to try something new a try your hand at tartan design? This course will consist of 3-hour tutorials over two-sessions - 6-hour on-line tutorial in total. Plus extra time...

In-person course

Greater London - Next course on 8th July 2022

The MasterClass

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Free

The DropSpot is holding free creative workshops for young people aged 16-24 in London. Upcycling & Customising skills to be gained! If you would like to take part please drop me a text message and please feel free to share with any young person aged 16-24 living in London. Participants will leave the course with Customising and Upcycling skills, along with a certificate of completion. Call or message us to take part x

The DropSpot is holding free creative workshops for young people aged 16-24 in London. Upcycling & Customising skills to be gained! If you would like to take part please drop...

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 8th July 2022

Embroidery Machine workshops for 3 hrs..creative fun for you,or bring a friend..at a discounted price

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£100

This price is a session for 3 hours . If you want to book for 2 people i will offer a discount ..use the 'message the tutor' button to get in touch. You will select from 100s of materials and thread and make at least 3 items to take home in this 3 hr session... In the Hoop... projects that you personalise and get full tuition. Huge amount of fun and achievement...Give it a go! Great for any age. See a few of my pictures....so many variations you can make...

This price is a session for 3 hours . If you want to book for 2 people i will offer a discount ..use the 'message the tutor' button to get...

In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 19th September 2022

Pattern Cutting for Bags and Introduction to Leather craft - Designing Bags in 3D (1 week course)

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£625

5-day practical leather bag pattern cutting and design course with leather crafting skills Learn leather bag design and creation processes with an introduction to leather crafting. Design bags in 3D See 1-day Pattern Cutting (The Basics) course, here. Join us in our Oxfordshire Workshop (UK) for a week of learning and making. Learn directly from Leathersmith and London College of Fashion Lecturer, Georgie Tym as she guides you through designing your own patterns from scratch to create a whole catalogue of 3D shapes for bags and accessories along with a...

5-day practical leather bag pattern cutting and design course with leather crafting skills Learn leather bag design and creation processes with an introduction to leather crafting. Design bags in 3D...

Live online course

- Next course on 8th July 2022

DesignaKnit version 8 & 9 online, one to one tuition

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£99

This online course is for DesignaKnit 8 & 9 users who want to get more out of this fantastic & complex software. This course is for DAK users who want to to learn how to use this software for more creative end uses. From beginners to more advanced knitters, there is much to learn about this program from the Soft Byte stable. The course is one to one online & is tailored to your needs.

This online course is for DesignaKnit 8 & 9 users who want to get more out of this fantastic & complex software. This course is for DAK users who want...

Live online course

- Next course on 8th July 2022

Machine Knitting: 3hr private, live online course

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£99

This one to one private course is 3hrs in duration. Claire Newberry will take you through a more in depth instruction on any machine knitting subject you need help with. This could be getting to know your machine for the first time, if you are an absolute beginner, right through to learning more in-depth features of your knitting equipment for the more advanced knitter. It may be help with DesignaKnit 8 or 9 & getting to grips with designing patterns on this vast knitting software or learning to to use...

This one to one private course is 3hrs in duration. Claire Newberry will take you through a more in depth instruction on any machine knitting subject you need help with....