Learn to sew a zipped pouch

This workshop is suitable for those with basic machine skills (thread the machine, wind a bobbin, sew a straight stitch). It is a great introduction to zip insertion and a brilliant project for using up fabric remnants.

Learn how to insert a zip using a zipper foot and make a gorgeous lined zipped pouch. Choose from 3 different styles and a selection of fabrics to suit your style and the intended use. These zipped pouches can be used for literally anything – stationery, sewing kit, make up, board game pieces, playing cards, jewellery…….

They would make a fantastic personalised gift for someone.

You will learn:

• How to apply interfacing to give structure to projects
• Changing feet on the machine and use of the zipper foot
• Inserting a zip
• Attaching a lining to the pouch
• Top stitching
• Sewing gusset corners if sewing the ‘boxy’ pouch

Equipment/materials

• A selection of fabrics and zips will be available to use but please feel free to bring your own (get in touch to ask for more details on type/size)
• Full use of Janome sewing machines and sewing tools provided to use throughout the class.

Cost £40

Learn to sew with oilcloth

• 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

• 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)

• 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

Sewing machine feet 101

Do you ever find yourself wondering what a particular foot for your machine does?

Do you know what all of your sewing machine feet and accessories do?

Do you have problems changing the feet on your machine?

Would you like to make the most of your sewing machine and learn more of what you can do with it?

• Invisible (concealed) zipper foot
• Standard zipper foot
• Adjustable zipper/piping foot
• Button sewing on foot
• Automatic buttonhole foot
• Overcast foot
• Blind hem foot
• Binder foot
• Straight stitch foot
• Ditch quilting foot/stitch in the ditch foot
• 1/4" seam foot
• Rolled hem foot (4mm and 6mm)
• Walking foot (even feed foot) and quilting guide
• Open toe/darning foot

Learn to sew a buttonhole cushion cover with self covered buttons

• 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

• 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

• 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)

Learn to sew a sewing machine cover

• How to use a piping foot
• How to sew neat piping
• How to insert a snap fastening using Prym variopliers

• Full use of Janome sewing machines and Prym tools
• Prym snap fastening and interfacing if inserting a snap fastening
• Piping and bias binding

• 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.

Project from Closet Core patterns with permission

Bookings

Children’s sewing class –

Learn to sew a drawstring backpack

This class is designed for children who have used a sewing machine before as there won't be time to go through how to use the machine (other than a quick refresher). If you are after a beginners children's class then the morning one would be more suitable - see here.

In this children’s sewing class, you will learn how to make an awesome drawstring backpack.  Be inspired, unleash your creativity and learn a fantastic skill at the same time. The backpack would be perfect for PE, sleepovers, dance club, library trips, car journeys, football kit – the list goes on!!!

For children in Year 5 and above.

Equipment and Materials:

• Janome sewing machines and basic sewing tools provided to use.
• All fabric and materials for the project are included.
• Soft drinks/biscuits included.

Other points to note:

• Finger guards will be fitted to the sewing machines which prevent fingers getting too close to the sewing needle
• I have an up to date DBS check

Other points to note:

• There will be a selection of fabrics to choose from. Alternatively if you would prefer to supply your own fabric just let me know and I can give you the dimensions.

Cost £25