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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 »Dressmaking – Master Class (4 sessions)
Back again for the winter season is this great masterclass series with Anna Vickery This 4 session class is aimed at perfecting your skills. session 1 - 27/11/2018- Using Paper Patterns 12-2pm session 2 - 4/12/2018 - Zips and Buttonholes 12-2pm session 3 - 11/12/2018 - Hems and finishing touches 12-2pm session 4 - 18/12/2018 - using stretch fabrics 12-2pm Each session is 2 hours £90 for all 4 session (*discounted) or you can book one session at £25 basic machine skills necessary
Find out more »Dressmaking Master Class – How to use a paper pattern
Dressmaker Anna Vickery will show you how to work with a paper pattern. During the 2 hours you will learn markings, techniques, cutting and placing. **part of the Dressmaking Masterclass Series starting 27 November 2018 basic machine skills necessary
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 »Dressmaking Master class 2- 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 »Dressmaking UFO’s! 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 – 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 »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 »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
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