Clothesmaking Entry: This course is suitable for learners
with experience of using a sewing machine. The course will cover sewing skills
such as, adding zips, collars, making button holes, seams and garment finishes.
You will create a pattern for a simple skirt and learn how to follow it. You
will be advised on fabric and trimmings and how to recycle vintage fabric and
garments. Do not buy anything before the first class.
Clothesmaking Beginners: This course is for students who
have experience using a sewing machine, and wish to do more pattern cutting and
designing. You will complete your own projects, incorporating techniques that
are more advanced, including more challenging patterns, such as coats, costumes,
or vintage styles.
Clothesmaking Improvers: This course is for students that
have experience using a sewing machine, and wish to do more pattern cutting and
designing. You will complete your own projects incorporating techniques that are
more advanced and more challenging patterns such as coats, costumes, or vintage
styles.
Crochet - An Intro: If you had ever wanted to learn to
crochet come to this course and you will learn the basics and with practice gain
the skills to make small items.
Crochet Next Steps: If you know some crochet and would like
to take your skills further, come to this informal and relaxed course where you
are building on the skills you have learnt and gain confidence to start some
bigger projects.
How to Make a Summer Dress: This course is for learners that
wish to make a summer dress in one day. You will need to bring your own fabric
and pattern and we will provide pattern paper and calico. Some patterns will
also be available. This course is for learners with a basic understanding of
sewing.
How to Make a Pair of Trousers: This course is for learners
that wish to make a pair of trousers in one day. You will need to bring your own
fabric and pattern and we will provide pattern paper and calico. Some patterns
will also be available. This course is for learners with a basic understanding
of sewing.
Pattern Cutting Basics: In this course you will make a skirt
or trouser block and make a pattern and garment from your design. This course is
for absolute beginners.
Pattern Cutting Beginners: In this course you will make a
skirt or trouser block and make a pattern and garment from your design. This
course is for absolute beginners.
Pattern Cutting Improvers: In this course you will explore
the next steps of pattern cutting.
Sewing Machine Skills Entry: This course is for beginners
you will learn to use the various functions on a sewing machine. You will make a
cushion or bag and learn how to put in a zip. After this course you may
wish to progress onto clothes making course.
Sewing Machine Sewing Skills/ Sewing Machine Skills: Learn
how to use a sewing machine and an overlocker and explore the various functions
and types of feet that can be used on these machines. Create individual
projects, making cushions, simple garments or children's clothes. This course is
suitable for those with some experience or a confident beginner.
Upcycling Your Wardrobe: In this course you will learn how
to transform your own items of clothing into a different garment, saving you
money and giving your favourite items a new lease of life, while caring for the
planet and promoting sustainability. Please bring a few items to transform in
the session.