Sewing & sewing machine courses

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Are you sewing skills a bit rusty, or non-existent? Is your sewing machine gathering dust? Or do you simply want to improve your sewing techniques whilst meeting people and enjoying yourself? These sewing and sewing machine courses are all across the UK. Learn from sewing experts who know their bias from their bobbins and soon you'll be sewing your heart out!

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Get to know your sewing machine - 4 x workshops - Worcester

Get to know your sewing machine - 4 x workshops - Worcester

Worcestershire - Next course on 16th November 2019

Learn to sew - 4 complete beginners workshops, in Worcester or Cheltenham. This is where you will learn the basics of how to use your sewing machine and start your sewing journey. Week 1 - learning the basics of how your machine works Week 2 - make an envelope cushion with opening buttonhole and fabric covered buttons Week 3 - make a large tote bag with pockets Week 4 - make zipped and lined pouches All excellent quality fabrics are provided, and you will have written instructions plus a cushion...

Make your very own Tote bag

Make your very own Tote bag

Greater London - Next course on 16th November 2019

Our Leather Craft Workshop days are designed to be all about you…. getting hands on and making your very own classic Tote bag from a selection of our premium grade leathers. For our Tote bag workshop we're also adding a growing colour range of suede leathers in a good weight so your bag can remain unlined so you get a great look and feel on the inside and out. On our workshops we don't operate with pre-cut bag templates, but we do have suggested largest sizes for each style of...

Millinery workshop: make a hat day workshop

Millinery workshop: make a hat day workshop

Worcestershire - Next course on 16th November 2019

Come and use the selection of hat blocks available at Kerry Kernan Millinery on this one day millinery workshop. This millinery course will enable you to create your own hat in a style that you would like. There are many styles that you can complete in a day but if you wish to create a design that would take longer I can book you in for a follow up day or your could book onto one of my hat making weekends (see my other listing). You can decorate your new...

Textile Still Life Workshop

Textile Still Life Workshop

Dorset - Next course on 16th November 2019

Learn the techniques that I have developed and use in making my still life textile work. Make your own patterns from favourite objects that you bring along (or from objects in my collection),working with painted and printed fabrics, layered and stitched in place to create vibrant and intricate arrangements. As in my landscape courses, no specific sewing skills or sophisticated machines are necessary but please bring a machine if possible, fabrics that particularly inspire you(I will also have a good supply of fabric available) and, of course, items that you...

Learn to sew - zipped and lined bags - Worcestershire

Learn to sew - zipped and lined bags - Worcestershire

Worcestershire - Next course on 16th November 2019

This is the class to master sewing a zip. You will gain some new skills and have two lovely zipped and lined bags to take away and show off your new skills. Made from sturdy mid weight cotton, these bags make great pencil cases or make up bags and great gifts! • You’ll learn how to use a zipper foot • Top stitch the zip in place • Add a lining • Learn how to create a small zipped and lined bag You must be comfortable threading up a machine...

Learn to sew - beginners workshop - learn to sew a Tote Bag - Worcestershire

Learn to sew - beginners workshop - learn to sew a Tote Bag - Worcestershire

Worcestershire - Next course on 16th November 2019

In this 3 hour workshop you will learn how to make a lovely canvas tote bag with contrast handles and pocket. This workshop is for beginners taking up a new hobby or those returning to sewing. If you have a machine sitting idle at home why not use it, it's great fun! Encourage your friends to not use plastic bags - gift them a handmade canvas tote. In a small group, you will learn how to: - Cut the fabric pieces, from my pattern - Sew in a straight line...

Cushion masterclass (half day)

Cushion masterclass (half day)

Greater Manchester - Next course on 16th November 2019

Make your own scatter cushion in the surroundings of the inspiring Edwardian cotton mill. Learn how to sew the cushion with me, including adding a zip and button detail. Choose a feather filled or fibre insert. All fabrics included, choose from patterns and plains. Take home your scatter cushion to put in pride of place in your home. Approx. size 44cm square

Sewing for the terrified, beginners class

Sewing for the terrified, beginners class

Worcestershire - Next course on 16th November 2019

This intensive class runs over two full days. We start by taking you through the basic functions of a sewing machine and how it works. Classes are designed to give you a thorough grounding in all the essential sewing know-how, gradually building your confidence in a variety of useful techniques which can be applied to any project. You’ll come away with samples and notes. The class is suitable for absolute beginners, those who’ve stumbled along without any formal training and the very rusty!

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Beginners patchwork and quilting: the short course.

Learn how to use your sewing machine, rotary cutter and cutting templates to whip up amazing quilts starting with a cozy lap size quilt or make original cushions, table runners or place mats to decorate your home with. Fits in with the current trend for reusing and recycling material and excellent for making a memory quilt from pre-loved clothing.

Creative Pegloom Weaving

Creative Pegloom Weaving

Ceredigion - Next course on 16th November 2019

Weave a small mat or cushion pad using a wide range of recycled and natural materials using a pegloom. At this workshop we will weave a cushion pad sized mat from rags and/or sheep fleece. Using the wonderful South American loom which is quick and easy to use you are guaranteed to make a finished piece. We will use local wool which will be ready washed, some will be natural colours and some dyed with natural and acid dyes. We will have carders available for preparing the wool. Weaving wonderful...

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