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Upcoming Events › Dressmaking
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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 »NEW – 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.
Find out more »Make a Kimono top
Join dressmaking tutor Anna Vickery and make a Kimono style top Price includes all materials, use of machines and refreshments
Find out more »Make a ‘one size fits all’ cape
Dressmaker Anna Vickery takes you through the step to make this lovely Cape in a day. The lined cape with button fastening is perfect for popping over your shoulders on a cool evening when you don't want to take a coat or need to add another layer Teens with machine experience welcome basic machine skills needed
Find out more »Mending and Alteration Skills
Join Dressmaker Anna as she teaches you simple techniques to save the loved old faithfuls.
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,…
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