Sewing

Come along and learn how to make your very own Roman blind, to give your rooms an elegant and streamlined look.

If you’d like to get into sewing your own underwear, this course is the perfect starting point. Join us and learn the different techniques necessary to sew underwear and increase your confidence with sewing stretch fabrics. Not for beginners.

Clothing must fit well if it's going to look any good. Learn from lifelong tailor, Babu, how you can make alterations to your clothes. Alter trousers, jackets and so much more! Using hand sewing and machine techniques, you’ll see demonstrations of alterations and get a chance to do some of your own. Not for beginners.

Extend the life of your clothes by mending holes, rips and tears in your woven garments, and fixing ladders in your knit garments. Recycle new or old fabrics by incorporating them into your mending (where appropriate). Use your sewing machine to its full advantage and develop a sustainable approach to your wardrobe thus avoiding adding to the landfill!

Not all sewing is in the making. Whether you are new to sewing or have been sewing for some time, there are always new tips and time-saving tricks to learn (such as how to unpick overlocking efficiently). Step away from the sewing machine and learn some invaluable information on equipment, fabric, patterns and sewing.

Learn professional trouser sewing techniques and the correct process in which to make trousers. Sampling will include a fly front zipper, inseam pocket, waistband application and optional hemming methods. These versatile techniques are applicable to both casual (jeans) and formal wear garments. Not for beginners.

Learn professional shirt making techniques and the correct process to make shirts. Sampling will include a front placket, 2-piece (stand & fall) collar, double yoke, sleeve insertion, cuff placket application and optional hemming methods. These versatile techniques are applicable to a variety of men’s and woman’s shirts.

Ever wondered how fashion trends occur? Keen to create your own designs? Bring your creativity and learn how to design, develop and present a range of designs through research, application and exploration.

Develop confidence through understanding and using your overlocker as you practise a range of sewing techniques for woven and knit fabrics. Not for beginners.

Bring along your much-loved clothes, make a pattern and get useful tips, techniques and sizing rules. Not for beginners.

Sewing skills and techniques for beginners and more experienced sewers.

Want to learn to sew quickly? Get the essentials in this one-day workshop and take away your own lined bag, lots of ideas and skills to carry on sewing!