| The Commercial Pattern (½ day) |
£25 |
Monday Mornings
10.30am-1pm |
This half day course is ideal if you have seen a garment to make but do not know where to start. You will be shown how to choose the correct size, suitable fabric and get started. We will talk about laying the fabric ready for cutting out and what the various symbols mean. |
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| Course Dates |
11th May, 1st June, 6th July, 3rd August, 7th September 2009 |
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| Get To Know Your Sewing Machine (½ day) |
£25 |
Monday Mornings
10.30am-1pm |
This half day course will really help you get to grips with your machine, different stitches and accessories will be explained so you will leave with the confidence you need to start your garment. |
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| Course Dates |
18th May, 8th June, 13th July 10th August, 14th September 2009 |
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| Basic Child's Costume (½ day) |
£25 |
Tuesday Mornings
10.30am-1pm
Tuesday Evenings
6pm - 9pm |
If the thought of book days & Christmas plays has you worried then this is the course for you. Most costumes can be made using a basic tunic or cape. From shepherds & Angels to Red Riding Hood, Wizards & Witches. You will take home from this course a finished tunic or cape and a pattern to use for your next project. |
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| Course Dates |
19th May, 9th June, 14th July 11th August, 15th September 2009 |
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| Zips (½ day) |
£25 |
Monday Mornings
10.30am-1pm |
This half day workshop will show you the easiest and best way to insert 3 types of zip; you will leave with samples having put in a concealed, fly front and couture zip. Don’t let zips hold you back |
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| Course Dates |
15th June, 20th July, 17th August, 21st September 2009 |
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| Shirt Making (1 day) |
£45 |
Mondays
10am – 4.30 pm |
This is a whole day workshop which aims to teach the techniques used in making shirts and blouses, lots of hints and tips you will leave with a sample shirt to inspire you to make many more. |
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| Course Dates |
22nd June, 27th July, 24th August, 28th September 2009 |
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| Skirt Making (1 day) |
£35 |
Tuesdays
10am – 4.30 pm |
Bring along fabric that you would like to use and a zip and we will spend the day making a simple ‘A’ Line skirt from a pattern we will provide. |
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| Course Dates |
12th May, 2nd June, 7th July, 4th August, 8th Sept 2009 |
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Sit and Sew
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(pay for 8 weeks) |
£100 |
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(pay weekly) |
£15 |
| Tuesday Afternoons 2.30pm-4pm or Wednesday Evenings 6.30pm-8pm |
This is an eight week course for you to work on a garment of your choice. Work at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere, Expert guidance will be given as well as tea and biscuits. |
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Flexible depending on when you would like to start |
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| Simple Sewing For The Under 16’s (½ day) |
£20 |
| Saturday Morning 9.30am-12.30pm |
This half day course is an introduction to sewing for 11-16 year olds. Sewing machine basics will be taught as well as simple seams. At the end of the morning you will have made a bag to take home |
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| Course Dates |
13th June, 11th July, 8th August, 12th September 2009 |
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| One To One |
1 ½ hours in your own home
1 ½ hours in our sewing room |
£40
£30 |
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If you would like individual help with your project we can make arrangements for this either in your own home or in our sewing room. Just call to book a suitable time and place. |
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| Coming soon... |
Hems and Seams
Trousers and Corsets
Also...
Childrens Holiday Club |
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