CURTAIN MAKING

Learn the basic components of making a curtain including applying header tape, hemming, lining and hand finishing as well as all you need to know be able to measure up and calculate fabric requirements for yourself at home. You’ll go home with a small pleated and lined curtain. All materials are provided.
For those who can sew a straight line confidently, anyone who has completed our beginners course or who regularly uses a machine at home.
​£45

CUSHION MAKING

In this Cushion Making Workshop learn how to make a 45 x 45cm piped cushion cover with zip closure, including a duck feather insert. You will be shown how to pattern match, cut and join bias binding for piping and how to sew a zipper.
We will supply all equipment needed for this class. You will just be required to bring your own choice of fabric, matching thread and 35cm zipper to match and bring a zipper foot. If you would like a plain cover you simply require 1 metre of fabric . If you prefer to make a contrasting front and back cover you will need to bring 50cm for the front, 50cm for the back and 50cm for your piping.
For those who can sew a straight line confidently, anyone who has completed our beginners course or who regularly uses a machine at home.
​£80

MENDING AND ALTERATIONS

Want to make your clothes last as long as possible? Do you regularly need to take things up / in in order to make them fit better?​
You will be taught a range of skills to help you get the most of your worn out garments including patching, hemming and taking in.  Bring a garment you would like to mend / alter and we will look at these together in order to learn which approach is best.
For confident beginners.
​​£40
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SEWING WITH JERSEY

Stretch fabrics can feel like sewing's last big mystery!  But really with a few tips and a bit of know-how it can be among the quickest and easiest type of fabric to work with.  This masterclass will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to add  jersey into your sewing repertoire.  A wealth of cosy sweatshirts, yoga pants and home made undies awaits!
For confident beginners / intermediate sewists.
​£45

UNDERSTANDING FABRICS

Making fabric choices and buying material can be overwhelming even for the most experienced of sewists.  This workshop is designed to take the confusion out it completely.  By the end of the evening you will understand your denims from your doupion, why satin can be silk / acetate / polyester and more and what to look out for when buying for a specific pattern, either online or in a store.
For everyone!
£40

CLOTH SANITARY PRODUCTS

We passionately believe in the power of sewing to positively contribute towards the zero waste movement and this is one area where it can really help!  A day spent learning about absorbency of different fabrics and after care and ultimately making a couple of your own . You will go home with the knowledge and templates to make more than enough to cover you through the month.
For those who can sew a straight line confidently, anyone who has completed our beginners course or who regularly uses a machine at home.
​​£60

REUSABLE FACE WIPES

Come and spend an evening with us learning how to make a stack of wipes for your bathroom, up-cycling in the process and reducing your waste as you go!  
For those who can sew a straight line confidently, anyone who has completed our beginners course or who regularly uses a machine at home.
​£40

MAKE A BEACH CHANGING ROBE

If you live in Cornwall then you know the pain of changing on the beach - but the range of beach 'poncho's' on the market is boring and expensive.  Spend a day making one in good company, more suited to your taste, and leave with a pattern to make more for yourself or your family at home.  Revolutionise your beach changing experience!
For those who can sew a straight line confidently, anyone who has completed our beginners course or who regularly uses a machine at home.
​£55

MAKE A CHILDS TEEPEE TENT

Saturday 4 April 10:00 - 17:00
There are so many kiddies tents on the market, but nothing will mean more to yours than one made by Mum or Dad! We will provide the pattern, structural materials and the skills - and you will go home with a home made den of dreams for your children to enjoy.
For those who can sew a straight line confidently, anyone who has completed our beginners course or who regularly uses a machine at home.
​​£80

PATTERN CUTTING USING DRAPING

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Have you been inspired by sewists on the Sewing Bee cutting their own patterns?  Come and spend a day. With us learning the basics of this couture technique for creating bespoke made to measure patterns.
You will drape and cut a bodice block, stitch a toile, under take a fitting, and then make adjustments to your pattern.

FESTIVE CHRISTMAS STOCKING WORKSHOP

COURSE 1: Wednesday 25 November 18:30 - 22:00
COURSE 2: Thursday 3 December 18:30 - 22:00
Do you have a little (or big) person in your life  who would love a hand made traditional Christmas stocking? Come and get your Christmas vibe on with a glass of mulled wine and some like minded crafters.  We will provide the pattern but you will need to supply your chosen fabrics and notions - instructions will be given prior to the workshop,  including recommended suppliers. A fun way to get into the festive spirit!
For those who can sew a straight line confidently, anyone who has completed our beginners course or who regularly uses a machine at home.
​​£40

Considering I had never used a sewing machine in my life before starting Annie’s beginners class I am amazed and proud of my achievements in 6 weeks. All thanks to Annie who is so full of wisdom and who has been incredibly kind and patient with us all, I would fully recommend giving the class a go if you want to learn the basics of sewing.

- Maxine