Sewing Workshops at The Sewing Barn
Whether you're a beginner, an improver or would just like to come and enjoy time sewing with like-minded people The Sewing Barn will give you a warm welcome. The regular workshops are project-based so you can work on whatever you choose - patchwork and quilting, dressmaking, cushions, bags, even alterations, it's your time to do as you please with lots of help from Carol. Workshops are limited to eight people so you will receive plenty of support.
I also run workshops in free motion embroidery, raw edge applique art and many other speciality workshops.
Take a look at the workshop details below and ring me to book or for more information.
Regular workshops
All these monthly workshops are the time for you to make whatever you would like to at a pace that suits you. I am available throughout the workshop to provide you with all the help and guidance you may need.
You could be a complete beginner, or you may have been a confident sewer at one time but haven’t sewn for some time and would like to brush up your skills or just like to enjoy the company of like-minded people, relax and revel in a day of sewing with beverages made for you.
Whatever you would like to make; bags, dresses, children’s clothes, stuffed toys, cushions, patchwork and quilting you can come and learn in a friendly, inclusive , well equipped space. There are a maximum of eight places in workshop.
Tea/coffee are included in the price (sometimes biscuits)
You need to book in advance for each workshop – you can attend one more it’s up to you.
Tuesday
On the 4th Tuesday of each month. 10am – 4pm £45.00
Wednesday
On the 4th Wednesday each month, 10 am – 4pm £45.00
Thursday
On the 4th Thursday each month , 10.30 am – 4 pm £40.00
Friday
On the 4th Friday each month 10am – 4pm £45.00
Saturday
On the 1st and 2nd Saturday each month 10 am – 4pm £45.00
Specialist workshops
Fabric Collage Workshop
£75 includes all materials except threads
Saturday February 24th 2024,
Friday, March 15th 2024,
Saturday, March 16th 2024, Friday,
May 17th 2024
10 am – 4pm
Create a lovely fabric collage using fabric and sewing. There are a number of images to choose from – giraffe, owl, kingfisher, robin ,fish, squirrel or if there is something you would like to make then I will try to facilitate.
You will have a drawn outline of your chosen image on a piece of cloth (this will be cut away and your work applied to a background fabric. A short demonstrate will show you the techniques you will use to build your image from fabric.
A large collection of fabrics will be available for you to choose the fabrics/ colours of your choice.
In my work room there are completed collages to inspire you and I will provide all the advice and guidance you require.
All materials included except threads.
Suitable for beginners. 4 places in each workshop
Patchwork and Quilting for Beginners
Friday, February 23rd 2024 10 am – 4pm
£45 each month
A new monthly class starting in February and running each month on the 4th Friday of each month, for anyone 16+ who would like to learn patchwork and quilting. We will start at the very beginning; choosing fabrics, measuring and cutting, sewing together fabric, etc.
You will start by making a piece of patchwork approx 18 x 18 inches in size (similar to the photo) which will be quilted. You could, if you wish make this into a cushion with a zip. In a small group you will be able to work at your own pace and get as much help and advice as required to complete the project.
Once this first piece of patchwork is completed you will choose your own projects
Free Motion Embroidery
Friday April 12th 2024 10am – 4 pm
Friday May 3rd 20123 10 am – 4pm
£55 Includes all materials except thread
Suitable for complete beginners. I will show you how to set up your sewing machine for free motion embroidery. You will learn all you need to know about this completely addictive way of sewing. It’s so versatile – you can shade, fill in shapes, add lettering to your work and much more. You will know when and how to use stabilizer with your work and how to use a hoop. After you have practiced the various techniques you can work on your own project ; you could add applique to fabric to make a cushion front or picture or build an image using fabric and free motion embroidery.
I have numerous examples of free motion embroidery being used in my workshop so you won’t be short of inspiration.
Textile Landscapes
Friday May 31st 2024
£65 All materials ( not threads) included.
Create beautiful art pictures using fabrics. I will show various techniques for getting great results from scraps of fabric. If you have any images you would like to use please bring them and I will show you how to recreate them in textiles. You learn how to make clouds using Bo Nash powder and how stitching creates shadows and form.
It is useful to be able to use the Free motion embroidery techniques to add the fine detail to your images.
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