Events and Clubs
September 2010
4th September
Fabrication - Learn to sew using your own machine
Fabrication, 11 Crown Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DG.
http://www.fabric-ation.co.uk
10.30am-5.30pm
£40
Have a sewing machine but don't know really how to use it, then come along to our class where you will learn the basics of sewing and what it can do. Depending on how quickly you pick it up you will leave with a cushion and hints and tips about getting the best from your machine plus basic sewing skills
4th September
Fruit & Veg Brooch Workshop
Jam Jar Beads, 49 Leopold Street, Sheffield, S1 2GY
http://www.craft-candy.org/workshops/details/fruit-and-veg-brooch-workshop
10.30am-1pm
£12
Having trouble eating your 5 a day? Well why not come and create your own fabric fruit and veg brooch with Laura Lou?
Laura Lou designs and makes light weight jewellery from striking textiles, vintage buttons and traditional techniques to create conversation pieces that brighten up any outfit.
You could make a characterful wrinkly carrot, a lovely bunch of bananas or some perfect peas in a pod to bring a smile to any ones face.
Workshop is for one brooch only.
All materials and refreshments provided.
5th September
Fabrication - Remake a Vintage Garment
Fabrication, 11 Crown Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DG.
http://www.fabric-ation.co.uk
10.30am-4.30pm
£35
Have you found a beautiful vintage piece which either won’t fit or is too delicate to wear, then come along to our 4 week course and learn how to make a copy, from pattern cutting to final stitch.
You should have knowledge of garment making and using patterns, as this is not a beginners class.
Sunday 5th September 2010
Discover Vintage
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: The White Hart Hotel, 2 Cold Bath Road, Town Centre, Harrogate, HG2 0NA
Entry: Adults £1.50, Concessions £1
6th September
Beginners Dressmaking Course - Crawley
The Cloth Store, 40 Queens Sq, Crawley.
http://www.theclothstore.co.uk
7.00 — 9.30pm
A 6 week course where stage, by stage, you will learn to measure and cut a pattern, prepare a garment of your choice and make it up.
The classes are small and very friendly with a professional teacher to teach you all the skills you need You will need to bring basic equipment and sewing machine - or pop downstairs to the shop and we will help you find it what you need!
7th September
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.
8th September
Intermediate Dressmaking Course – Horsham
The Cloth Store, 24b Carfax, Horsham.
http://www.theclothstore.co.uk
7-9.30pm
Good dress making skills are needed for this 6 week course, or completion of the beginners course. You will be able to expand your sewing skills and learn new techniques whilst making a blouse with set-in sleeves, facings, buttons and collar. You will need to bring basic equipment and sewing machine - or pop downstairs to the shop and we will help you find it what you need! See our website for more details
9th September
Beginners Dressmaking Course - Horsham
The Cloth Store, 24b Carfax, Horsham.
http://www.theclothstore.co.uk
7.00-9.30
A 6 week course where, stage by stage, you will learn to measure and cut a pattern, prepare a garment of your choice and make it up.
The classes are small and very friendly with a professional teacher to teach you all the skills you need You will need to bring basic equipment and sewing machine - or pop downstairs to the shop and we will help you find it what you need! Intermediate and advanced courses are ready for you to move on to. More details on our website.
11th September
Advanced dressmaking - Crawley
The Cloth Store, 40 Queens Sq, Crawley.
http://www.theclothstore.co.uk
2.00 — 5.00pm
A 4 week course for capable sewers who are wanting to create a garment. Bring your own project and enjoy the company of like-minded sewers under expert supervision of a professional teacher. Bring your own materials — or pop downstairs to the shop and we will help you find it!
Saturday 11th September 2010
Discover Vintage, Stamford, Lincolnshire
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DL
Entry: Adults £1.50, Concessions £1
12th September
Fabrication - Learn to knit
Fabrication, 11 Crown Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DG.
http://www.fabric-ation.co.uk
10.30am-4.30pm
£35
Learn to knit and take home a scarf in a day!
Learn to knit basic stitiches before creating your own scarf from scratch to take home.
19th September
Fabrication - Make a Blouse/Shirt
Fabrication, 11 Crown Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DG.
http://www.fabric-ation.co.uk
10.30am-4.30pm
£40
The next stage in our learn to sew classes and things are becoming more complicated, with the addition of sleeves and collars
You will learn how to cut a shirt/blouse pattern, apply yokes and patch pockets, inset sleeves, attach collars and add a button front fastening
Please note this is not a beginners class and you will need to know how to use your machine and have experience of sewing seams, cutting fabric and assembling more basic garments such as trousers
Sunday 19th September 2010
Discover Vintage, The Vintage Wedding Fair-Harrogate
Time: 11.30am-5pm
Location: The St George Hotel,1 Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Entry £2
22nd September
Reversible tote workshop
http://www.the-happy-stitcher.blogspot.com/
The Happy Stitcher is starting bag-making workshops in Haslemere. In the run up to Christmas, four bag making workshops are planned. In one evening you learn a new skill or brush up on an old one, have a great evening out and come home with your hand made item.
We start with a stylish reversible tote bag, then teach you how to make a pouch with a zip, a frame purse and a handbag. If you can bear to part with your creations, these bags make great gifts.
26th September
Fabrication - Relining
Fabrication, 11 Crown Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DG.
http://www.fabric-ation.co.uk
10.30am-5.30pm
£40
Don't buy new, learn to alter, repair, customise and revamp your wardrobe.
At our Relining class today you will learn how to replace a torn lining in a coat or jacket, rather than throwing it away and buying a new one, meaning you can love it for years to come
