Upcoming Events
Teens with Machines club – Guest Tutor
Sewing club for Teens age 11+ On the 3rd Saturday of every month, the teen club will meet from 10.30-12.30am with tutor Fromemaid. Each month will be a new project to work on covering all machine skills. Fab Mille Moon Materials included. Each session is £20 or introductory offer of 3 sessions for £50 (please call the shop to book with this offer) Dec club will be run by guest tutor dressmaker Anna Vickery. £20 per session all…
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St Catherines Christmas POP UP!
Pop the date in the diary! Join the independent traders of St Catherines for a Christmas celebrations and shopping. Food, drink, music, stalls and of course great shops! We will be hosting a pop up drawing session with local artist Angela Lai Yen from 4-6pm Tickets £5 booking essential
Find out more »‘Pop up’ drawing Session with ANGELA LAI YEN
Join talented printmaker and textile artist Angela Lai Yen for a mini drawing workshop at the St Catherines pop up on December 15th Angela will be in the store from 4-6pm with her wacky drawing exercise! booking essential £5 per person
Find out more »Dressmaking Help! 1-1 session
Stuck with a pattern? struggling with fitting? How about a 1-1 with Anna. Spend 2 hours (or more) sorting out those tricky dressmaking problems. Or if you never used a paper pattern before and want some advice and techniques a 1-1 will give you that personal attention. Suitable for beginners and progressing dressmakers. Get that christmas dress finished for the big day! Bring a friend £45 each
Find out more »Dressmaking Master class – 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 masterclass series basic sewing machine skill required
Find out more »Jo Joof hosts…Jennie Maizels Sketchbook Club (fridays)
we are delighted to have local illustrator Jo Joof joining us at Millie Moon. Jo will be hosting the "Jennie Maizels Sketchbook club" Jo will be running adult workshops starting on Fridays 11-1pm Each week there will cover a variety of techniques and challenges including trace, transfer and paint! Sessions are £15 each, or you can book 3 for £36, or 6 for £65
Find out more »Kids Club – special offer – 3 sessions
Join Molly 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 or book 3 for £36 makes a great christmas gift! offer available until 24…
Find out more »Kids Club -Fabric necklace\ shark bracelets
Join Molly 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 »make Pyjama shorts
Make a pair of unisex pyjama shorts suitable for adults or teens Workshop includes all materials, suitable for beginners. Learn to make a pair pyjama shorts with an elasticated waist, designed to be worn with a plain t shirt or vest – techniques include laying out a paper pattern, cutting out, machine sewing, french seams and hems. includes materials
Find out more »Get the most from your Overlocker ( 1-1 session)
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 »Get the most from your Overlocker ( 1-1 session)
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 »Hand Embroidery
This class is great for those beginners wishing to learn hand embroidery or those who would like to fine tune their skills. Tutor Paula will take you through the different stitches, to create different styles and patterns. Find out more about this beautiful technique. A great class for those wishing to pick up a hobby that can be transported easily or want to personalise their projects. All materials and refreshments included.
Find out more »Teach me to sew
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 »‘Reverse’ Pattern Cutting
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 course
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 »Bish Bash Bosh Bags
Handbag never big enough? Keep forgetting those shopping bags? Or just need somewhere to keep those hoover parts? This bag is practical and stylish and very generous in size Join Fromemaid Vickie and make these fab bags in this workshop All materials included
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 »Teen Machine club -January
Our brand new Sewing club for Teens age 11+ On the 3rd Saturday of every month, the teen club will meet from 10-1pm with tutor Fromemaid. Each month will be a new project to work on covering all machine skills. basic machine skills required Fab Mille Moon Materials included. Each session is £25 or special offer of 3 sessions for £60
Find out more »Teen Machine club Special offer – 3 sessions
Our brand new Sewing club for Teens age 11+ On the 3rd Saturday of every month, the teen club will meet from 10-1pm with tutor Fromemaid. Each month will be a new project to work on covering all machine skills. basic machine skills required Fab Mille Moon Materials included. Each session is £25 or special offer of 3 sessions for £60
Find out more »Free Motion embroidery -florals/ personal project
Join Angela for this creative workshop. Go through several fun drawing techniques to capture flowers or a plant. Practise what you have drawn in free-motion machine embroidery with helps and hints, before choosing your best one to concentrate on. Angela suggests you Come with an open mind... All materials are included, not for beginners note: You must have done the beginners free motion workshop previously.
Find out more »Make a Skirt
Make your choice of a wrap, tulip shape, 1950’s style pleated or elasticated waist skirt in a day, using just your measurements – no paper pattern required! Please be able to thread a sewing machine and sew a straight line. Learn how to draught straight onto cloth and sew waistbands, seams, hems and depending on which style you choose gathers, pleats, pockets or a concealed zip…… Once you’ve mastered this patternless ’freehand’ cutting technique you’ll be able to go on…
Find out more »JO JOOF hosts…Jennie Maizels Sketchbook club (Saturdays)
New for september 2018 we are delighted to have local illustrator Jo Joof joining us at Millie Moon. Jo will be hosting the Jennie Maziels sketchbook club Jo will be running 1 off workshops on a Saturday morning once a month. £15 per session or 3 for £36 or 6 for £65 This class is suitable for kids (8+) and adults All materials included Jo will also be running an adult class on Friday mornings
Find out more »Make a Merchant & Mills dress in day!
Yes you heard it right, make a dress in a day, using the wonderful Merchant and Mills patterns. 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 with dressmaking and confident sewers…
Find out more »Beginners 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 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 at…
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