Two happy beginners
Lindsay and James were two happy sewers when they each completed an envelope cushion at a Learn to Sew workshop on Friday. James had never sewn before and Lindsay had … Continue reading
1960s Dress – Sewing Bee pattern challenge Week 5
A lesson in precision. Not so much a case of “measure twice, cut once”, more a case of just measure, measure, and measure again! This is not a garment to … Continue reading
Chinese-inspired top – Sewing Bee Pattern Challenge – Week 4
This top is based on the qipao, a traditional Chinese dress. It is an unusual asymmetric pattern with an invisible zip and frog fastenings. Ideally it would be made in a … Continue reading
Bra – Sewing Bee Pattern Challenge Week 3
This has certainly been the hardest challenge yet. Great admiration for all the contestants completing this under time pressure and under the eagle eyes of Esme and Patrick. Learn from … Continue reading
Babygro – Sewing Bee Pattern Challenge Week 2
Making everything on the Sewing Bee Pattern Challenge to check out what would make a good workshop. Week 2 of the Sewing Bee and I’m excited to have made a … Continue reading
Chevron top – Sewing Bee Pattern Challenge Week 1
Week 1 of my ‘Sewing Bee Pattern Challenge’. Pleased with how this has turned out. I used a Merchant and Mills loose weave stripe linen. It certainly moved a lot … Continue reading
Current workshops
Classes running most Fridays – Half day 10.00 – 1.00pm or Full Day 10.00 – 4.30pm Thursday evenings (6.30-9.30pm) and Saturdays (11.30-2.30pm) on request Contact me by phone or email to book … Continue reading
Summer top in a day
Make a summer top in a day. For keen beginners or experienced sewers, you should be able to make this top in a day’s workshop. It will be a flat out … Continue reading
Level 3 Workshop – Make a ‘Susie’ blouse
Get ready for summer with this simple blouse, using Sew Over It’s pattern. Classes commence Friday, 13th May at 9.30 for a 10.00 start and finish at 1pm. Further classes … Continue reading
Mastering the zipped pouch
Hello fellow sewers I’ve spent hours and hours trying to get this absolutely perfect and am now happy to share it with you. Watch this space for future workshops making … Continue reading
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