The Sewing Room

Contact Name: Catherine Howie

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Studio 7
The Fold
Bransford
Worcestershire
WR6 5JB

The Sewing Room

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The Sewing Room's Courses

Fabulous fitting part one - measuring up

Fabulous fitting part one - measuring up

Worcestershire - Next course on 4th December 2019

In this workshop we will be taking all the body measurements needed to ensure a better fit of your dress and skirt before you cut out your fabric. Each student will be taught how to measure properly and take over 20 personal body measurements which will be used to check against a bodice pattern. Demonstrations and in-depth guidance will be given on how to apply these measurements to the pattern and how to change the pattern pieces appropriately to ensure a better fit - before starting your garment.

Getting to know your sewing machine

Getting to know your sewing machine

Worcestershire - Next course on 23rd November 2019

Is your sewing machine still in the box? Not entirely sure what all the dials are for? This morning class is designed to get you comfortable with its workings, taking the fear out of getting started. You’ll come away with a new found confidence backed up with notes to refer to. Suitable for absolute beginners.

Introduction to sewing stretch

Introduction to sewing stretch

Worcestershire - Next course on 6th November 2019

Sewing with an overlocker (or serger) is very different to a conventional sewing machine. In this new workshop we'll take a look at the different knitted fabrics available, how to handle them and the techniques needed to create stretch garments. We'll get you familiar with your overlocker and what it can do, ready to tackle making a t-shirt in a future class.

Sewing for the terrified, beginners class

Sewing for the terrified, beginners class

Worcestershire - Next course on 9th November 2019

This intensive class runs over two full Saturdays. 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!

Understanding the pattern - getting started

Understanding the pattern - getting started

Worcestershire - Next course on 20th November 2019

Classes for beginners - all the things you need to know before you sew! This workshop covers all the things no-one tells you, to ensure a happy outcome to your sewing project! We cover everything to get you started: tips on how to choose the right pattern for your shape, what to look for in a fabric, decoding the instruction sheet and pattern pieces - what all the symbols and terminology means, through to laying up the pattern pieces on your fabric. The class is a mixture of theory, demonstrations...

Zip intensive

Worcestershire - Next course on 14th December 2019

This morning workshop is just about zips… the different types, which to use where and taking the fear out of how to insert them. Easy to follow instructions give you step-by-step guidance on how to insert three different types of zip: centred, lapped and concealed (invisible) zip. Each student will come away with their own samples and full instructions to refer back to. Suitable for beginners