January 2020
Dressmaking Skill share sessions- Zips & Buttonholes
Why is everyone scared of inserting concealed zips and sewing machine buttonholes?! Set aside a couple of hours to practice these sewing essentials and leave with your own samples of the techniques and clear photographic notes to refer to. You’re welcome to bring your own machine, please check you have buttonhole and double sided/adjustable zip feet attachments. Workshop suitable for beginners or those needing a refresher class. £25 per person all materials included basic sewing machine skills required Part…
Find out more »Family Art Club with Jo Joof
Join local illustrator Jo Joof for a fun approach to drawing and painting. No experience or skill needed and definitely no still life! This family club runs on the 4th Saturday of every month 11-1pm for everyone aged 9+ £15 per session or 3 sessions for £36 Price includes all materials and refreshments
Find out more »Make any pattern from the Anna Vickery children’s wear range in a day
Choose to make any of Annas children's wear patterns, (age 1-5years) and let Anna guide you through the making process. It could be a dress, pinafore, shirt, shorts, waistcoat or pjs Pattern is included but NOT MATERIALS please be able to thread a sewing machine and sew a straight line. Take home a finished garment and the skills to go on and make more – techniques covered include using a paper pattern
Find out more »Simple Roman blinds
Need to update those windows? Cant find the fabric you like? Why not make your own blinds. Roman blinds are simple and effective and work really well with small windows. This workshop shows you how to make a simple blind by working on a sample size approx 25cm x 30cm. You will be shown how to measure, cut and line the blind. Add doweling rods, cord and velcro. You will then be able to apply this technique to your own blinds…
Find out more »February 2020
Kids Club – age 7+
Join Craftival on the 1st Saturday of every month for our kids club. Open to all kids age 7+ Every month there is a new craft project to work on, including hand sewing, cutting, designing and glueing. A great way to encourage young people to learn to sew and be creative, whilst learning a life skill like sewing on a button. Cost is £15 per session
Find out more »Dressmaking skills session – Hems & Finishing touches
Time to finish off those half done projects! A crash course in seams, hems and edge finishes, bring a notebook… This short class starts with a ‘show and tell’ of samples and discussion of when and where to use them and then allows you the opportunity to practice some of the techniques. Includes French seams, Bias binding, Blind and invisible hems, Rolled and Pin hems, hems on stretch fabrics, jeans hems and more. Hand and machine sewing. Suitable for beginners,…
Find out more »Beginners quilting and patchwork evening class
This Popular 4 week evening class with Caroline is a great starting place to learn how to do patchwork and quilting. Caroline is a very experienced quilter who has been teaching here at Millie Moon for 10 years and has made 100s of quilts for herself, family, friends and customers. She has also exhibited quilts. The 4 week class covers: measuring, cutting, piecing and quilting. You make a completed lap quilt in the 4weeks. All fabrics included
Find out more »Quilting Masterclass – How to do Quilt Binding
As part of Kelly's quilting masterclass in patchwork and quilting, you can learn all the skills you need to make your own quilts. This session covers how to bind your quilts beautifully and neatly to finish them all materials included Part of the quilting master class sessions £25 each or 3 for £60 THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL - Please contact the shop for future dates
Find out more »Quilting Master Class – Free motion quilting
Join Quilt tutor Kelly as she guides you through the crazy world of free motion embroidery quilting and try out some basic designs all materials included *It would be a Good idea to bring your own machine and a darning foot if you have one! please check that the feed dogs can be lowered on the machine** Part of the quilting master class sessions £25 each or book 3 for £60
Find out more »**NEW** Dressmaking Club with Anna Vickery
New for the new year, Anna is starting a dressmaking club These session will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month 10-1pm You can bring any dressmaking project to work on or choose one of Anna's project sheets to get you going. 1 session £30 or book 3 sessions for £75
Find out more »Dressmaking Skill session – Working with Stretch fabrics
Join dressmaker Anna Vickery for an masterclass in working with stretch fabrics. This 2 hour class will allow you to feel happy working tricky fabrics such as jersey *Part of the Dressmaking skill share sessions basic sewing machine skill required book one for £25 or book 4 for £90
Find out more »Family Art Club with Jo Joof
Join local illustrator Jo Joof for a fun approach to drawing and painting. No experience or skill needed and definitely no still life! This family club runs on the 4th Saturday of every month 11-1pm for everyone aged 9+ £15 per session or 3 sessions for £36 Price includes all materials and refreshments
Find out more »Teach me to sew, learn the basics of machine sewing
A class designed for complete beginners – if you’ve just acquired a new sewing machine and want to learn more about it, or if you would start sewing from the very beginning then this class is for you. You will learn to wind a bobbin, thread and how to set up your machine ready for sewing. You will go through a series of exercises to gain confidence and to perfect your skills before making a simple tote bag. All materials…
Find out more »Make Baby leggings
Join dressmaking tutor Anna Vickery and learn how to work with stretch jersey fabric and make a cute pair of baby leggings. Anna will show you how to sew jersey with a traditional sewing machine and an overlocker. All materials included make leggings in either a size 6-9 months or 12-18months
Find out more »Family Art Club with Jo Joof
Join local illustrator Jo Joof for a fun approach to drawing and painting. No experience or skill needed and definitely no still life! This family club runs on the 4th Saturday of every month 11-1pm for everyone aged 9+ £15 per session or 3 sessions for £36 Price includes all materials and refreshments
Find out more »March 2020
Dressmaking skill sessions – Fit & Tweak Paper patterns
Join Anna and learn the techniques needed to fit and tweak paper patterns to fit. A great workshop for those who want to take their skills further or for those fed up when nothing ever fits properly Bring your own pattern, we will supply the pattern paper and away you go. Part of the dressmaking skill share sessions £25 per session or book 4 for £90
Find out more »Get the most from your Overlocker (private tuition)
Overlocker machines are designed for sewing stretch/knit fabrics, but are also great for getting neat and professional looking edge finishes in home dressmaking/sewing. Have an overlocker you haven’t got to grips with or thinking of investing in an overlocker? Look no further… 1-1 class covers threading your overlocker, settings, functions and troubleshooting. Practice and take home a set of samples of what your machine can do and learn a few tricks along the way. Includes 3 and 4 thread overlocking,…
Find out more »Kids Club – age 7+
Join Craftival on the 1st Saturday of every month for our kids club. Open to all kids age 7+ Every month there is a new craft project to work on, including hand sewing, cutting, designing and glueing. A great way to encourage young people to learn to sew and be creative, whilst learning a life skill like sewing on a button. Cost is £15 per session
Find out more »**NEW** Dressmaking Club with Anna Vickery
New for the new year, Anna is starting a dressmaking club These session will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month 10-1pm You can bring any dressmaking project to work on or choose one of Anna's project sheets to get you going. 1 session £30 or book 3 sessions for £75
Find out more »Get the most from your Overlocker (private tuition)
Overlocker machines are designed for sewing stretch/knit fabrics, but are also great for getting neat and professional looking edge finishes in home dressmaking/sewing. Have an overlocker you haven’t got to grips with or thinking of investing in an overlocker? Look no further… 1-1 class covers threading your overlocker, settings, functions and troubleshooting. Practice and take home a set of samples of what your machine can do and learn a few tricks along the way. Includes 3 and 4 thread overlocking,…
Find out more »Simple Roman blinds
Need to update those windows? Cant find the fabric you like? Why not make your own blinds. Roman blinds are simple and effective and work really well with small windows. This workshop shows you how to make a simple blind by working on a sample size approx 25cm x 30cm. You will be shown how to measure, cut and line the blind. Add doweling rods, cord and velcro. You will then be able to apply this technique to your own blinds…
Find out more »Quilting Master Class -Raw Edge Applique
Join Kelly and learn all about raw edge machine applique, great effect to add your quilts or other makes. have a go at constructing a basic design all materials included Part of the quilting master class sessions £25 each or £60 for 3
Find out more »Quilting Master Class- English Paper Piecing
Love Patchwork and Quilting but would like to learn a new skill. How about trying a bit of traditional hand quilting. Using the English paper piecing method Kelly will guide you though this traditional technique. learn the basics, from cutting, to basting and joining. All materials included Part of the quilting master class sessions £25 each or book 3 for £60
Find out more »Dressmaking skills sessions – Reverse Pattern Cutting, Make a pattern from your favourite top!
Got an old favourite? Make a pattern from your favourite top. Have you got a favourite top thats seen better days? something such that has a nice fit that you have been trying to recreate? This is the class for you... Learn how to make a paper pattern from an existing garment- find out about shape and symmetry, learn how to transfer seam lines/details and mark seam allowances, notched and hems. Get advice about suitable fabrics and the order…
Find out more »Beginners Dressmaking – 6 week evening class
Popular 6 week evening class, working at your own pace in a small group make a garment from a paper pattern. Bring along your choice of paper pattern and material (we’re happy to advise and don’t forget to collect loyalty card stamps on materials purchased.) Suitable for beginners and progressing dressmakers. Learn as you go, everything from measuring, laying out and cutting to constructing, altering and finishing your garment. Get to know the rest of your group and learn from…
Find out more »Intermediate Hand Embroidery
This intermediate class is great for those who love hand embroidery and would like to have a go at something unusual and creative, using their current skills in hand embroidery. Tutor Paula will take you through the different stitches, to create different styles and patterns. A great class for those wishing to personalise their projects. All materials and refreshments included.
Find out more »Teen Sewing Club -March 2020
Sewing club for Teens age 11+ On the 3rd Saturday of every month, the teen club will meet from 10.00-1.00pm with tutor Anna Vickery Each month will be a new project to work on covering all machine skills. Fab Mille Moon Materials included. Each session is £25 or introductory offer of 3 sessions for £60 (please call the shop to book with this offer) £25 per session all materials included please contact the shop for more information on future…
Find out more »Make a Merchant & Mills dress
Using your choice of the wonderful Merchant and Mills dress patterns, let Anna help you make the garment from start to finish. Learn as you go, everything from measuring, laying out and cutting to constructing, altering and finishing your garment. which one do you fancy making? Price includes the pattern but not the fabric. You can purchase in store (don't forget to get those loyalty card stamps) or bring your own. This class is designed for those who are familiar…
Find out more »Teach me…A continuation – making envelop cushion covers
If you have already done the beginners 'teach me to sew' with Angela and you are comfortable with your machine then this intermediate level class is the "next step' for you. During this class Angela will take you through the trickier aspects of sewing with a machine all materials included just bring a cushion pad 40 x 40 cm (intermediate level class - must have done the beginners teach me and have machine experience)
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