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
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
Level 2 – Make a tote bag
Level 2 Workshop You will need a basic knowledge of sewing and know how to thread a machine, sew straight lines and turn corners. This basic lightweight tote bag has … Continue reading
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