Learn how to make a gorgeous, practical sewing machine cover in this 3 hour class.
This sewing class is a Level 3 class – You need to have sewn a few simple projects before.
The sewing machine cover includes two pockets, ideal for storing a machine foot, table extension or accessories.
You will learn:
How to use a piping foot
How to sew neat piping
How to insert a snap fastening using Prym variopliers
Equipment and Materials:
What is included:
Full use of Janome sewing machines and Prym tools
Prym snap fastening and interfacing if inserting a snap fastening
Piping and bias binding
What you need to bring:
Fabric – You will need 1m of woven fabric or a pack of fat quarters. Medium weight cottons/ denims/ upholstery weight fabrics would work well
Machine thread – you can use a contrasting thread to make the top stitching stand out.
Cost £40
Lorna says:
“This is a brand new class and I am in love with my sewing machine cover! Perfect for keeping the dust off the machine, for keeping the foot pedal to hand and for brightening up the sewing room!”
Learn how to make a gorgeous, practical sewing machine cover in this 3 hour class.
This sewing class is a Level 3 class - You need to have sewn a few simple projects before.
The sewing machine cover includes two pockets, ideal for storing a machine foot, table extension or accessories.
You will learn:
How to use a piping foot
How to sew neat piping
How to insert a snap fastening using Prym variopliers
Equipment and Materials:
What is included:
Full use of Janome sewing machines and Prym tools
Prym snap fastening and interfacing if inserting a snap fastening
Piping and bias binding
What you need to bring:
Fabric - You will need 1m of woven fabric or a pack of fat quarters. Medium weight cottons/ denims/ upholstery weight fabrics would work well
Machine thread - you can use a contrasting thread to make the top stitching stand out.
Cost £40Lorna says:“This is a brand new class and I am in love with my sewing machine cover! Perfect for keeping the dust off the machine, for keeping the foot pedal to hand and for brightening up the sewing room!”
Learn to sew a buttonhole cushion cover with self covered buttons
Learn to sew a gorgeous buttonhole cushion cover with self covered buttons in this 3 hour sewing class!
Take your sewing skills and your handmade cushions to the next level by learning how to sew automatic buttonholes on the sewing machine.
You will learn:
How to accurately mark out and position buttonholes
How to sew automatic buttonholes on the sewing machine
Tips on how to cut open buttonholes neatly and safely
How to make self covered buttons
How to hand sew self covered buttons into place
There will be the option of using the overlocker with guidance to finish off raw edges but not compulsory
The planned finished size of the cushion cover will be 35cm x 35cm square but you can choose to alter the size depending on your needs.
Supplies
What will be provided:
3 x metal buttons to be self covered
Use of sewing machines, tools and overlocker for finishing if required
Photographic handout of the skills learnt in the workshop will be emailed to you after the class
Cushion pad is not supplied
You will need to bring:
Medium weight woven fabric (not stretchy)
If fabric is 115cm wide you will need 1m of fabric
If fabric is 145cm wide you will need 0.5m of fabric
Matching/co-ordinating machine thread (a selection of Gutermann threads are available to buy at the studio)
If time allows you are welcome to make a second cushion cover or make a start on one. Additional self covered buttons will be available to purchase from the studio.Cost £40Lorna says:“I am really excited to bring this brand new class to the studio. Creating self covered buttons is one of my favourite techniques and when used on a cushion cover they look so professional. Learning to sew automatic buttonholes with the machine is a total game changer too! This is an ideal progression from a beginners class.”
Beginners Sewing Class
Get to grips with sewing machine basics in this 3 hour beginners sewing class.
Learn how to thread the machine, wind the bobbin, sew basic machine stitches (straight stitch, back stitch, zig zag) and simple trouble shooting tips. Put these skills into practice by making an envelope cushion cover.
This class is suitable for complete beginners or those that are in need of a refresher.
This class will hopefully give you the confidence that you need to go on and make some further more challenging projects – or if not, hundreds of cushion covers!!!!
What is included?
Janome sewing machines and basic sewing tools provided to use
A selection of fabrics and threads will be available for you to choose from for the project. If you would prefer to bring your own fabric then please see details below
Handout with instructions to repeat the project at home will be emailed after the class
Tea/coffee
Optional bring your own:
Fabric
Woven non stretchy fabric e.g. 100% cotton, upholstery weight fabric (please get in touch if not sure about fabric)
Remnant baskets of fabric shops/department stores are great places for picking up fabrics for cushion covers at reduced price. You could use an old curtain or bed sheet to practice on.
If fabric is 115cm/45″ wide you will need 1m of fabric
If fabric is 150cm/60″ wide you will need 1/2m of fabric
Matching thread
Cost £40Lorna says:“A cushion cover is the perfect project for either a complete beginner sewist or someone looking to refresh their skills. Learn the basic stitches straight lines and turning corners – core skills for progressing onto more challenging projects. Gain confidence using a sewing machine – that’s what it’s all about. You can also really change the look and feel of a room quite quickly by refreshing cushion covers so come along and learn the skills and then get making!!”
Bookings
Zips workshop
Learn all about zips in this 3 hour workshop.
Does the thought of inserting a zip terrify you?
Do you get confused by standard zips, concealed zips, lapped zips, centred zips, invisible zips…?
Then this workshop is just for you!
You will learn how to insert a centred zip, lapped zip and invisible zip. You will make samples of each to take home with you and handouts to accompany this, just in case you forget!
Learn all about zipped feet, adjustable zipper feet and invisible zipper feet – when to use them, what they look like, how to fit them to your machine and most importantly tips and tricks to make inserting a zip run smoothly! Learn with others and learn the process step by step in a relaxed, fun environment.
Cost: £45
Lorna says:
“When it comes to buying zips and inserting them into projects or garments, it can be very fiddly and stressful! By breaking each zip insertion technique down, having a practice and being taught some top tips, it can make it easier and you will be really chuffed with yourself! Add this essential skill into your toolbox and hopefully you will feel more confident when doing it for real!”
Bookings
Beginners Sewing Class
Get to grips with sewing machine basics in this 3 hour beginners sewing class. Learn how to thread the machine, wind the bobbin, sew basic machine stitches (straight stitch, back stitch, zig zag), sew French seams and simple trouble shooting tips. Put these skills into practice by making a simple tote bag.
This class is suitable for complete beginners or those that are in need of a refresher.
This simple tote bag is perfect for light shopping, folders or newspapers and for folding up into your handbag for those spontaneous trips to the shops. You could also choose to make a smaller bag for a little person in your life – just the right size for carrying their favourite toy or random bits and bobs that they tend to collect! They would make gorgeous gifts too! Customise for male/female/young/old by just choosing the right fabric.
This class will hopefully give you the confidence that you need to go on and make some further more challenging projects – or if not, hundreds of tote bags!!!!
What is included?
Janome sewing machines and basic sewing tools provided to use
A selection of fabrics and threads will be available for you to choose from for the project. If you would prefer to bring your own fabric then please see details below
Handout with instructions to repeat the project at home will be emailed after the class
Tea/coffee
Optional bring your own:
Fabric
Woven non stretchy fabric e.g. 100% cotton, polycotton (please get in touch if not sure about fabric)
You will need 1m of fabric
Matching thread
Cost £40Lorna says:“A tote bag is the perfect project for either a complete beginner sewist or someone looking to refresh their skills. Learn the basic stitches, straight lines and turning corners – core skills for progressing onto more challenging projects. Gain confidence using a sewing machine – that’s what it’s all about. These are perfect for keeping folded up in your handbag or in the boot of your car for saving the pennies when you shop. They also make a gorgeous gift for birthdays or even just for yourself!!”
Bookings
Learn to sew with oilcloth
Oilcloth can be a really tricky fabric to work with. This 3 hour learn to sew with oilcloth class will teach you the essential skills of sewing with oilcloth and you will make 2 fantastic zipped pouches to take home.
You will learn lots of useful sewing skills including cutting out of fabric accurately, top tips for how to sew with oilcloth and changing feet on the machine. This class includes inserting a zip so you will also learn how to use the zipper foot and how to insert a zip into oilcloth.
You will learn:
Cutting out of fabric accurately
Top tips for how to sew with oilcloth
Changing feet on the machine and use of the zipper foot
How to insert a zip into oilcloth
Top stitching
Sewing gusset corners if sewing the ‘boxy’ pouches
You will make 2 pouches to take home.
Your first pouch will be a standard zipped pouch for coins or pencils etc (floral design on the picture)
Then for your second pouch you can do another standard pouch or choose between 2 other design options – either the standard boxed pouch (pale pink and white spots in picture) or taller pouch with boxed corners at the bottom only (grey and white diamonds on the picture)
Equipment and Materials:
Janome sewing machines and selection of sewing tools provided to use – including rotary cutters and self healing mats
All materials included including a small selection of several oilcloths and zips
Photographic handout of the skills learnt in the workshop will be emailed after the workshop
Tea & Coffee included
Optional:
You are welcome to bring a your own oilcloth – if so get in touch and I will let you know how much you will need.
Cost £45Lorna says:“Oilcloth can be a nightmare to sew with! However, once you learn some top tips about sewing with it, you can make a whole variety of projects using it – aprons, tote bags, placemats, peg bags. It’s a great fabric to use as it can be wiped clean. Come along and gain some confidence sewing with this versatile fabric!”
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Monday 13th February 9.30am-12.30pm, Tuesday 18th April 9.30am-12.30pm
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