Events and Clubs
March 2010
2nd March
Make, Do & Mend - Exeter
Exeter Phoenix
http://www.makedoandmend.info/index.php
6-9pm. Every 1st Tuesday of the month.
You can come to work on a project, learn new things from basic knitting, crochet, sewing to whatever you aspire to. Bring your wool some needles or any other creative endeavors you are working on. We welcome absolute beginners, as long as you are keen and willing. Feel free to pop in at anytime, stay for an hour or all evening it's up to you. Tea, coffee & biscuits are provided, drinks & food are available from the cafe bar.
6th March
Fabricaton - Advanced skirt making
11 Crown Court, Leeds, LS2 7DG
http://www.fabric-ation.co.uk/advskirt.htm
10.30-5.30pm
Following on from our basic skirt making class, this one covers, pleats, gores, godets, yokes and other style details. Please note this is not a beginners class and you will need to know how to use your machine and have some basic experience of cutting out, sewing seams, zips etc and making a basic skirt.
March 6th and March 20th
Thrifty Stitchers Beginners Classes
Unit 21, 3-5 Shelford Place, Stoke Newington, London N16 9HS
A little info about the class:
* Begin to use a sewing machine - wind on a bobbin, thread the machine, and learn to start sewing forward in straight lines, and then turning a corner.
* Sew simple seams.
* Find out about simple seam finishes.
* Mark up your choice of fabric from our selection & cut it out using a simple pattern.
* Put together simple cushion, take away not only your finished project, but the pattern so you can make again at home
All tools and materials included, just bring yourself!
Cost £45
http://thethriftystitcher.co.uk
March 7th and March 21st
Thrifty Stitchers Start from Scratch Classes
A little info about the class:
* Threading needles, and using simple hand sewing stitches to make a fabric rosette brooch
* Cover a button, and sew on different types of buttons.
* Begin to use a sewing machine- wind on a bobbin, thread the machine, and learn to start sewing forward in straight lines, and then turning a corner.
* Sew simple seams.
* Find out about simple seam finishes.
* Mark up your choice of fabric from our selection & cut it out using a simple pattern.
* Put together either a simple shopper bag or a simple cushion, and take away not only your finished project, but the pattern so you can make again at home
* Learn lots of handy tips and tricks of the trade from professional sewers.
All tools and materials included, just bring yourself!
Tea, Coffee and light snacks provided, but please do bring a sandwich for lunch
11 am — 5.30 pm-arrive early as session starts promptly!
Cost £80-(only 6 places per class)
http://thethriftystitcher.co.uk
March 13th
Thrifty Stitchers Chop and Change
Focusing on teaching alterations.
A little info on the course:
Need to alter a special outfit?
Do you really want to learn how to do professional alterations?
Got a favourite garment that has seen better days? Come and learn how to make a copy!
This course is a full day working on your own projects.
* Learn new techniques like shorten/letting down hems, taking in/letting out, inserting zips,piping and anything else that you need to get you sewing.
* Suitable for any level.
* You will need to bring along 2-4 projects to work on, as this session doesn’t include materials.
* Bring one item to be shortened, or taken in. This day isn’t suitable for working on knitted garments
Cost £60 for a full day, £35 for a half day
http://thethriftystitcher.co.uk
14th March
Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair
The Urdang, The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RP
http://www.clerkenwellvintagefashionfair.co.uk
11am-4pm. £4
After the huge success of last weeks fair and over 800 attending we return with NEW dealers in fine vintage apparel from all over the UK & Europe. We strongly advise to arrive early if you want to pick up a bargain before someone else does!
27th March
Rook Lane Retro Fair
Rook Lane Chapel, Bath Street, Frome, BA11 1DN
http://www.rooklanearts.org.uk
Twice yearly fair devoted to all things retro and vintage. Clothes, textiles, collectables, ephemera. Vintage inspired refreshments and prize for best dressed visitors.
Admission £2. Adults dressed in vintage free. Children free.
For stalls and general enquiries contact Jo: 07817 861 331
Email: mailbox@rooklanearts.org.uk
27th March
LOVE - Ludlows Own Vintage Event
Harley Centre,Ludlow, Shropshire
Good quality vintage clothes,accessories, textiles,as well as handmade vintage inspired crafts. Zani Lady's Flea Market next door, & Green Fair in the castle Square, so lots to see.
Email: ludlowsownvintageevent@googlemail.com
