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SUMMARY:The Hive Sewing Club
DESCRIPTION:“The Hive” is a sewing club held at my Studio in Byfleet\, and runs weekly on a morning and evening session and also on a Saturday. \n“The Hive” provides a fun and relaxed group sewing environment where you are free to learn how to make whatever it is you would like with expert guidance and support from myself. I will help you at whatever skill level you are at to add to your sewing knowledge and confidence\, enabling you to make fantastic creations and have a bundle of fun along the way. \nYou do not need to have a sewing machine or know how to sew to join theses sessions. \nI have sewing machines available for use during the session\, but if you do have your own sewing machine\, I would recommend you bring it along so that you can become more and more confident in using your machines features. \nI will oversee the class\, helping you along the way\, offering advice\, showing you a new or different technique that will help you grow in confidence to keep sewing and pushing yourself to try new things more and more. \nIt may be you want to refine a certain skill\, work on a project or learn how to master a technique that may just have you befuddled or you have been wanting to sew in a group environment with other people who are also passionate about sewing. \nYou get to be as creative as you like and work on a project of your choosing. \nWe will break about half way through for refreshments and cake\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nMaterials required for Session: Bring along your pattern and all relevant fabrics\, trims\, zippers\, etc. If you have your own sewing machine\, I would advise you bring it along so that you can become more confident in using your machines features. \nLevel: 1 – Beginner. \nClass Length: 3 hour sessions \nMax in a class: 5 \nPrice: £45 \nThe Hive Multi-Session Discount Vouchers.\nYou can also purchase 4 Multi-Session Discount Vouchers at a discounted price for £160 (Save £20). \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place \nI also carry a stock of fabrics and haberdashery should you wish to purchase on the day (card payment facility available). or you can also browse and buy fabrics at our online fabric shop. \nVisit Watsons Fabrics
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/the-hive-sewing-club-483/2023-02-04/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230205T130000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Quilting – Quilting Techniques Workshop - Stain Glass Quilting
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will use your sewing skills to create a beautiful work of fabric art. You will need basic machine sewing skills to complete the project.\nYou will be working with a variety of fabrics\, piecing together your design\, and creating a stained glass effect with the fabrics. A pattern will be provided to you on the day of the workshop. This is a great opportunity to have fun and get creative with fabrics. \nThis course is made up two\, 3 hour sessions running on 05/02 & 12/02. \nWe recommend starting with one of the three designs; elephant\, turtle or landscape. When deciding which design to create\, take into account the colour scheme you have in mind. When you have made your decision\, bring the fabric of the appropriate colour to complete your project. Whether you choose an elephant\, turtle\, or landscape design\, you’ll need to make sure you have the right coloured fabric to make it come to life. \nThe bias tape that you select will be based on your colour scheme. Gold or Black bias tape. \nMaterials required for this course:  \n\n1 x 14” top fabric\n1 x 14” back fabric\n1 x 14” wadding \nClover Quick Bias Tape in Black or Gold – 6mm x 10m obtainable from Amazon. \nHeat & Bond\nVariety of Fabrics \nSpray Starch from the supermarket\n505 Adhesive from Amazon\n\nYour final design can be used to create a cushion cover\, part of a tote bag or just simply framed as a personalised gift.   \nI have sewing machines available for use during the session\, but if you do have your own sewing machine\, I would recommend you bring it along so that you can become more and more confident in using your machines features. \nWe will break about half way through the session for refreshments\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nClass Length: Two\, 3 hour sessions \nMax in a class: 5 \nPrice: £90 \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place \nI also carry a stock of fabrics and haberdashery should you wish to purchase on the day (card payment facility available). or you can also browse and buy fabrics at our online fabric shop. \nVisit Watsons Fabrics
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/introduction-to-quilting-quilting-techniques-workshop-stain-glass-quilting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230206T220000
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SUMMARY:Pyjama Trousers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is the perfect course for those who wish to learn to make their own pyjama trousers using the Tilly and the Buttons “Jaime” pyjama trousers pattern. The Workshop is best suited for those who have used a sewing machine before or completed the Beginners Introduction to Sewing Course. \nThis is fantastic course for those wanting an introduction into making clothing as your will learn how to read and interpret a pattern and learn simple garment construction techniques. \nAt the end of the workshop you will have one complete pair of adult pyjamas trousers. \nYou will receive your own Tilly and the Buttons “Jaime” pattern which is included in the class fee and yours to keep. \nDuring the workshop you will learn step by step how to lay\, pin\, cut and assemble your pyjama trousers. \nWe will break about half way through the session for refreshments\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nThis workshop is made up of one\, 3 hour session. \nMaterials required:\nYou will need to bring your own fabric for the pyjama trousers.\nIf the fabric is 150cm wide; you will need 2.10m.\nIf the fabric is 115cm wide; you will need 2.5m.\nCotton\, viscose\, cotton lawn\, cotton gauze\, brushed cotton\, viscose twill\, silky satin are all suitable options \nBelow are some suggested fabrics that will make your pyjama trousers comfortable to wear depending on the time of year.\nSuggested fabrics for Autumn/Winter: brushed cotton\, flannelette.\nSuggested fabric for Spring/Summer: 100% cotton\, cotton lawn or viscose\, silky satin. \nIMPORTANT TIP: Pre-wash and and iron your fabric prior to the class as these fabrics will shrink on the first wash!! If you intend to tumble dry your pyjamas then be sure to tumble dry the fabric too\, to maximise any further shrinkage prior to cutting and sewing your pyjamas. \nLevel: 2-3 Intermediate level or have attended Beginners Introduction to Sewing Course. \nClass Length: One\, 3 hour session \nMax in a class: 5 \nPrice: £52 \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place \nI also carry a stock of fabrics and haberdashery should you wish to purchase on the day (card payment facility available). or you can also browse and buy fabrics at our online fabric shop. \nVisit Watsons Fabrics
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/pyjama-trousers-workshop-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T100000
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SUMMARY:Pyjama Trousers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is the perfect course for those who wish to learn to make their own pyjama trousers using the Tilly and the Buttons “Jaime” pyjama trousers pattern. The Workshop is best suited for those who have used a sewing machine before or completed the Beginners Introduction to Sewing Course. \nThis is fantastic course for those wanting an introduction into making clothing as your will learn how to read and interpret a pattern and learn simple garment construction techniques. \nAt the end of the workshop you will have one complete pair of adult pyjamas trousers. \nYou will receive your own Tilly and the Buttons “Jaime” pattern which is included in the class fee and yours to keep. \nDuring the workshop you will learn step by step how to lay\, pin\, cut and assemble your pyjama trousers. \nWe will break about half way through the session for refreshments\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nThis workshop is made up of one\, 3 hour session. \nMaterials required:\nYou will need to bring your own fabric for the pyjama trousers.\nIf the fabric is 150cm wide; you will need 2.10m.\nIf the fabric is 115cm wide; you will need 2.5m.\nCotton\, viscose\, cotton lawn\, cotton gauze\, brushed cotton\, viscose twill\, silky satin are all suitable options \nBelow are some suggested fabrics that will make your pyjama trousers comfortable to wear depending on the time of year.\nSuggested fabrics for Autumn/Winter: brushed cotton\, flannelette.\nSuggested fabric for Spring/Summer: 100% cotton\, cotton lawn or viscose\, silky satin. \nIMPORTANT TIP: Pre-wash and and iron your fabric prior to the class as these fabrics will shrink on the first wash!! If you intend to tumble dry your pyjamas then be sure to tumble dry the fabric too\, to maximise any further shrinkage prior to cutting and sewing your pyjamas. \nLevel: 2-3 Intermediate level or have attended Beginners Introduction to Sewing Course. \nClass Length: One\, 3 hour session \nMax in a class: 5 \nPrice: £52 \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place \nI also carry a stock of fabrics and haberdashery should you wish to purchase on the day (card payment facility available). or you can also browse and buy fabrics at our online fabric shop. \nVisit Watsons Fabrics
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/pyjama-trousers-workshop-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230211T130000
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SUMMARY:Pyjama Trousers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is the perfect course for those who wish to learn to make their own pyjama trousers using the Tilly and the Buttons “Jaime” pyjama trousers pattern. The Workshop is best suited for those who have used a sewing machine before or completed the Beginners Introduction to Sewing Course. \nThis is fantastic course for those wanting an introduction into making clothing as your will learn how to read and interpret a pattern and learn simple garment construction techniques. \nAt the end of the workshop you will have one complete pair of adult pyjamas trousers. \nYou will receive your own Tilly and the Buttons “Jaime” pattern which is included in the class fee and yours to keep. \nDuring the workshop you will learn step by step how to lay\, pin\, cut and assemble your pyjama trousers. \nWe will break about half way through the session for refreshments\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nThis workshop is made up of one\, 3 hour session. \nMaterials required:\nYou will need to bring your own fabric for the pyjama trousers.\nIf the fabric is 150cm wide; you will need 2.10m.\nIf the fabric is 115cm wide; you will need 2.5m.\nCotton\, viscose\, cotton lawn\, cotton gauze\, brushed cotton\, viscose twill\, silky satin are all suitable options \nBelow are some suggested fabrics that will make your pyjama trousers comfortable to wear depending on the time of year.\nSuggested fabrics for Autumn/Winter: brushed cotton\, flannelette.\nSuggested fabric for Spring/Summer: 100% cotton\, cotton lawn or viscose\, silky satin. \nIMPORTANT TIP: Pre-wash and and iron your fabric prior to the class as these fabrics will shrink on the first wash!! If you intend to tumble dry your pyjamas then be sure to tumble dry the fabric too\, to maximise any further shrinkage prior to cutting and sewing your pyjamas. \nLevel: 2-3 Intermediate level or have attended Beginners Introduction to Sewing Course. \nClass Length: One\, 3 hour session \nMax in a class: 5 \nPrice: £52 \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place \nI also carry a stock of fabrics and haberdashery should you wish to purchase on the day (card payment facility available). or you can also browse and buy fabrics at our online fabric shop. \nVisit Watsons Fabrics
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/pyjama-trousers-workshop-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230212T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230212T163000
DTSTAMP:20220929T185335Z
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SUMMARY:Parent and Child Sewing Lesson
DESCRIPTION:This sewing class is for a parent and child team who would like to learn to sew together\, creating a special time sharing a common interest and learning together. You will learn sewing skills working together on a specific project. For maximum benefit and enjoyment\, we would recommend ages 7 years and up. \nThis sewing class is for one child accompanied by one adult. \nWe will break about half way through for refreshments and cake\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of fruit juice\, tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nMaterials required for this Session: None \nLevel: 1 – Beginner \nClass Length: One\, 2 hour session \nMax in a class: Three parent and child groups \nPrice: £60 \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/parent-and-child-sewing-lesson-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T130000
DTSTAMP:20230103T191049Z
CREATED:20230103T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T191049Z
UID:8661-1676368800-1676379600@www.eli-b.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Hive Sewing Club
DESCRIPTION:“The Hive” is a sewing club held at my Studio in Byfleet\, and runs weekly on a morning and evening session and also on a Saturday. \n“The Hive” provides a fun and relaxed group sewing environment where you are free to learn how to make whatever it is you would like with expert guidance and support from myself. I will help you at whatever skill level you are at to add to your sewing knowledge and confidence\, enabling you to make fantastic creations and have a bundle of fun along the way. \nYou do not need to have a sewing machine or know how to sew to join theses sessions. \nI have sewing machines available for use during the session\, but if you do have your own sewing machine\, I would recommend you bring it along so that you can become more and more confident in using your machines features. \nI will oversee the class\, helping you along the way\, offering advice\, showing you a new or different technique that will help you grow in confidence to keep sewing and pushing yourself to try new things more and more. \nIt may be you want to refine a certain skill\, work on a project or learn how to master a technique that may just have you befuddled or you have been wanting to sew in a group environment with other people who are also passionate about sewing. \nYou get to be as creative as you like and work on a project of your choosing. \nWe will break about half way through for refreshments and cake\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nMaterials required for Session: Bring along your pattern and all relevant fabrics\, trims\, zippers\, etc. If you have your own sewing machine\, I would advise you bring it along so that you can become more confident in using your machines features. \nLevel: 1 – Beginner. \nClass Length: 3 hour sessions \nMax in a class: 5 \nPrice: £45 \nThe Hive Multi-Session Discount Vouchers.\nYou can also purchase 4 Multi-Session Discount Vouchers at a discounted price for £160 (Save £20). \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place \nI also carry a stock of fabrics and haberdashery should you wish to purchase on the day (card payment facility available). or you can also browse and buy fabrics at our online fabric shop. \nVisit Watsons Fabrics
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/the-hive-sewing-club-486/2023-02-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T220000
DTSTAMP:20221031T123817Z
CREATED:20221031T123817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T123817Z
UID:8326-1676919600-1676930400@www.eli-b.co.uk
SUMMARY:Intermediate Sewing Course
DESCRIPTION:This course is for intermediate beginners to sewing and is perfect for those who have sewn before and made a few things\, but aren’t quite sure they are using the correct techniques or would like to get a better more professional finish to their items. It may be that you last used a sewing machine many years ago and want to get back into it. If you have an idea about what a seam allowance or grain line is and can stick to it\, then this is the right course for you. \nThis course will give you the skills and confidence to get sewing correctly and learn the right sewing habits. Over the length of this course you will learn about the sewing machine\, how to sew a variety of different stitches\, how to insert zips\, make button holes\, hand stitching\, to name a few. The objective is to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to give you the confidence to work on many different sewing projects using the techniques learnt during the 4 weeks. \nWe will break about half way through each session for refreshments\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nThis course will run over four weeks\, made up of four\, 3 hour sessions on 20/2\, 27/2\, 6/3\, 13/3 \nSession 1\nGet back to basics with the sewing machine and learn some key techniques:\nIdentify the parts of a sewing machine and become familiar with them.\nThread\, wind and adjust the machine tension.\nIdentify and sew different machine stitches\, creating your own samples.\nHow to read and interpret a basic pattern. \nIf you are following on from the Beginners Course\, you can choose from one of three items to make in this lesson. You can choose to sew either an oven glove\, cooking apron or quilted make-up bag. \nSession 2\nBuild on the skills from Session 1 and make a tote bag with front pocket and boxed gusset:\nLearn to lay and cut out a pattern.\nPin and stitch pattern pieces together.\nHow to sew corners.\nHow to press out seams.\nHow to sew on trims. \nMaterials required for Session 2: You will need to bring 1 x meter ( if wider than 130 cm) or if 112 cm wide you will need 1.30 meters length of your choice of fabric for the tote bag and 3.20 m of cotton tape or webbing used to re-enforce the straps and act as a trim and 1 x spool of thread to match. \nSession 3\nBuild on the skills from Session 2 and make a 45 x 45cm applique cushion:\nLearn about interfacing and how to use it.\nLearn how to applique.\nDifferent types of zips\, application and installation.\nTrimming down corners.\nHow to use an over locker to finish your seams. \nMaterials required for Session 3: You will need to bring 60 cm length of your choice of fabric for the applique cushion cover\, along with a simple template of the design you wish to applique and necessary length of chosen fabric for the applique design\, 1 x 35 cm Zipper\, 1 x 50 cm x 50 cm cushion inner as well as thread to match the applique and the cushion for stitching. \nSession 4\nBuild on the skills from Session 3 and make a quilted hot water bottle cover with buttons and buttonhole closures:\nLearn to measure and mark out fabric.\nHow to create your grid and sew wadding.\nLearn how to make and sew bias binding.\nHow to sew\, trim\, snip and notch curved seams.\nHow to mark and sew button holes and buttons. \nMaterials required for Session 4: You will need to bring 3 x separate pieces of 50 cm length of your choice of fabric ( 3 x fat quarters will do ) for the hot water bottle cover\, 1 x length of 50 cm of plain 100% cotton fabric for the lining of the wadding and 50 cm of 6 oz wadding\, a hot water bottle\, button and thread to match. \nLevel: 2-3. This is an intermediate level class\, and not suitable for complete beginners. You will need to have some knowledge of sewing and how to use the sewing machine. If you have sewn years ago and want to freshen up this is a great way to do just that. \nCourse Length: Four\, 3 hour sessions \nMax in a class: 6 \nPrice: £160 \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place \nI also carry a stock of fabrics and haberdashery should you wish to purchase on the day (card payment facility available). or you can also browse and buy fabrics at our online fabric shop. \nVisit Watsons Fabrics
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/intermediate-sewing-course-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T130000
DTSTAMP:20221031T123901Z
CREATED:20221031T123901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T123901Z
UID:8328-1677146400-1677157200@www.eli-b.co.uk
SUMMARY:Intermediate Sewing Course
DESCRIPTION:This course is for intermediate beginners to sewing and is perfect for those who have sewn before and made a few things\, but aren’t quite sure they are using the correct techniques or would like to get a better more professional finish to their items. It may be that you last used a sewing machine many years ago and want to get back into it. If you have an idea about what a seam allowance or grain line is and can stick to it\, then this is the right course for you. \nThis course will give you the skills and confidence to get sewing correctly and learn the right sewing habits. Over the length of this course you will learn about the sewing machine\, how to sew a variety of different stitches\, how to insert zips\, make button holes\, hand stitching\, to name a few. The objective is to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to give you the confidence to work on many different sewing projects using the techniques learnt during the 4 weeks. \nWe will break about half way through each session for refreshments\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nThis course will run over four weeks\, made up of four\, 3 hour sessions on  23/2\, 2/3\, 9/3\, 16/3 \nSession 1\nGet back to basics with the sewing machine and learn some key techniques:\nIdentify the parts of a sewing machine and become familiar with them.\nThread\, wind and adjust the machine tension.\nIdentify and sew different machine stitches\, creating your own samples.\nHow to read and interpret a basic pattern. \nIf you are following on from the Beginners Course\, you can choose from one of three items to make in this lesson. You can choose to sew either an oven glove\, cooking apron or quilted make-up bag. \nSession 2\nBuild on the skills from Session 1 and make a tote bag with front pocket and boxed gusset:\nLearn to lay and cut out a pattern.\nPin and stitch pattern pieces together.\nHow to sew corners.\nHow to press out seams.\nHow to sew on trims. \nMaterials required for Session 2: You will need to bring 1 x meter ( if wider than 130 cm) or if 112 cm wide you will need 1.30 meters length of your choice of fabric for the tote bag and 3.20 m of cotton tape or webbing used to re-enforce the straps and act as a trim and 1 x spool of thread to match. \nSession 3\nBuild on the skills from Session 2 and make a 45 x 45cm applique cushion:\nLearn about interfacing and how to use it.\nLearn how to applique.\nDifferent types of zips\, application and installation.\nTrimming down corners.\nHow to use an over locker to finish your seams. \nMaterials required for Session 3: You will need to bring 60 cm length of your choice of fabric for the applique cushion cover\, along with a simple template of the design you wish to applique and necessary length of chosen fabric for the applique design\, 1 x 35 cm Zipper\, 1 x 50 cm x 50 cm cushion inner as well as thread to match the applique and the cushion for stitching. \nSession 4\nBuild on the skills from Session 3 and make a quilted hot water bottle cover with buttons and buttonhole closures:\nLearn to measure and mark out fabric.\nHow to create your grid and sew wadding.\nLearn how to make and sew bias binding.\nHow to sew\, trim\, snip and notch curved seams.\nHow to mark and sew button holes and buttons. \nMaterials required for Session 4: You will need to bring 3 x separate pieces of 50 cm length of your choice of fabric ( 3 x fat quarters will do ) for the hot water bottle cover\, 1 x length of 50 cm of plain 100% cotton fabric for the lining of the wadding and 50 cm of 6 oz wadding\, a hot water bottle\, button and thread to match. \nLevel: 2-3. This is an intermediate level class\, and not suitable for complete beginners. You will need to have some knowledge of sewing and how to use the sewing machine. If you have sewn years ago and want to freshen up this is a great way to do just that. \nCourse Length: Four\, 3 hour sessions \nMax in a class: 6 \nPrice: £160 \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place \nI also carry a stock of fabrics and haberdashery should you wish to purchase on the day (card payment facility available). or you can also browse and buy fabrics at our online fabric shop. \nVisit Watsons Fabrics
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/intermediate-sewing-course-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230224T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230224T220000
DTSTAMP:20221213T180512Z
CREATED:20221213T180512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T180512Z
UID:8355-1677265200-1677276000@www.eli-b.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Dressmaking Course
DESCRIPTION:Would you love to learn how to make your own clothes or for your family\, but don’t know where to start? Then this is the best place to start your fashion sewing journey. \nOn this course I will show you how to read\, interpret and alter the pattern and take you through each step of sewing your skirt so that you leave with a beautiful skirt made especially to your measurements. You will gain the knowledge and skill to do it again by applying the principals learnt during the four weeks. \nWe will break about half way through each session for refreshments\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nThis course will run over four weeks\, made up of four\, 3 hour sessions: 24/02\, 3/03\, 10/03 & 17/03 \nSession 1\nPattern adaptation.\nLearn how to take your measurements and how to interpret the pattern.\nLearn how to use your measurements to adjust the pattern.\nLearn how to lay out a pattern.\nLean how to cut out pieces required for your skirt. \nSession 2\nFusing and skirt assembly.\nCut out interfacing and fuse pieces for your skirt.\nLearn to sew darts.\nLearn to sew panels and how to finish the seams.\nLearn how to fit the skirt and transfer alterations to the pattern pieces. \nMaterials required for Session 2: You will need to bring 0.5 meter length of iron on interfacing fabric\, 2m of 115cm wide fabric of your choice\, 1.5m of 115cm wide lining\, 2 x reels of matching thread. \nSession 3\nSkirt assembly continued.\nPrepare the facing.\nLearn how to insert a zip.\nLearn how to sew in place the facing.\nLearn how to sew in place the lining and attach the zipper.\nLearn how to finish off the facing. \nMaterials required for Session 3: You will need to bring 1 x 25cm long invisible zipper. \nSession 4\nFinishing Techniques.\nLearn how to measure and sew in place the hems on the fabric.\nLearn how to measure and sew in place the hems on the lining.\nLearn hand finishing techniques. \nLevel: 3 – Confident using a sewing machine\, can sew to different seam allowances\, can zig zag stitch\, understand about back stitching at start & end of seams. Know what a grain line is. If you have completed Introduction to Sewing Class you are level 3. \nCourse Length: Four\, 3 hour sessions \nMax in a class: 4 \nPrice: £160 \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place \nI also carry a stock of fabrics and haberdashery should you wish to purchase on the day (card payment facility available). or you can also browse and buy fabrics at our online fabric shop. \nVisit Watsons Fabrics
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/introduction-to-dressmaking-course-4/
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UID:8330-1677319200-1677330000@www.eli-b.co.uk
SUMMARY:Beginners Introduction to Sewing Course
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed especially for beginners to sewing. If you have never used a sewing machine before\, or used one many a moon ago and would like to reacquaint yourself with sewing\, then this course will give you the skills and confidence to get started sewing. Over the duration of this course you will learn about the sewing machine\, how to sew a variety of different stitches\, seams\, how to\, make button holes\, hand stitching techniques to name a few. The objective is to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to give you the confidence to work on many different sewing projects going forward and to make sure its a fun learning experience that leaves you wanting to sew more and more. \nWe will break about half way through each session for refreshments\, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea\, coffee and cake to keep us going! \nThis course will run over four weeks\, made up of four\, 3 hour sessions on 25/2\, 4/3\, 11/3\, 18/3 \nSession 1\nLearn the basics about the sewing machine and techniques:\nIdentify the parts of a sewing machine and become familiar with them.\nThread\, wind a bobbin and adjust the machine through its various settings.\nIdentify and sew different machine stitches and seams\, creating your own samples.\nOverview of fabrics and different needles. \nSession 2\nBuild on the skills from Session 1 and make beautiful Bunting:\nLearn how to make pattern pieces.\nLearn about grain lines and seam allowances.\nHow to lay and cut out your bunting.\nHow to sew sharp pointed corners.\nTrimming down corners.\nHow to sew on Bias Binding. \nMaterials required for Session 2: You will need to bring 25cm lengths of various colours or prints of 100% cotton fabric of your bunting flags. 2.5 meters of 2.5cm wide bias binding in a matching colour as well as thread to match. \nSession 3\nBuild on the skills from Session 2 and make an Easy Square Shaped Tote Bag:\nLearn to lay and cut out a pattern.\nPin and stitch pattern pieces together.\nHow to sew straps and sew on trims.\nHow to press out seams.\nLearn finishing techniques – i.e. Overlocking. \nMaterials required for Session 3: You will need to bring 1 meter length of your choice of fabric for the tote bag and 2.40 meters of cotton tape / webbing – no wider than 1 inch and thread to match the fabric and trim of your choosing. \nSession 4\nBuild on the skills from Session 3 and make a 45cm x 45cm Envelope Cushion Cover with Button Closure:\nLearn to measure and mark out fabric.\nUse interfacing for rigidity.\nHow to position\, mark out and sew button holes and buttons.\nHow to sew corners.\nHow to finish the seams using an over locker. \nMaterials required for Session 4: You will need to bring 60cm length of your choice of fabric for the cushion cover\, plus 3 medium sized buttons and thread to match. If you wish to make the back of the cushion in a different fabric\, make sure you purchase another length of 60cm for the back.1 x 50cm x 50cm cushion inner. \nLevel: 1 – Beginner \nCourse Length: Four\, 3 hour sessions \nMax in a class: 6 \nPrice: £160 \nEmail me to check availability and to book your place \nI also carry a stock of fabrics and haberdashery should you wish to purchase on the day (card payment facility available). or you can also browse and buy fabrics at our online fabric shop. \nVisit Watsons Fabrics
URL:https://www.eli-b.co.uk/events/beginners-introduction-to-sewing-course-30/
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