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Sewing Classes
January to April 2017
Let’s Sew
Booking a Class
Foundation classes where you will learn how to
use your machine.
Level: beginner
Cost - £30
All classes must be paid for in full at the time of booking.
Payments for all classes are non-refundable and are nontransferable unless we are able to fill your place.
Essential Class Info:
1. Within 1 week of booking we will e-mail you the list of
materials required (all are available to purchase from
the shop) and cutting out instructions. Please contact
us ASAP with any queries.
2. Purchase all materials before coming to the class.
3. Apart from Next Step Up classes, it is essential that all
cutting out is done at home (unfortunately we do not
have the facilities for cutting out during the class).
4. It helps to bring your own sewing machine but if you
need to use one of ours please let us know.
5. For all classes (apart from Know Your Machine) you will
need to know how to use a sewing machine.
6. To save time we advise that you wind your bobbin and
thread your machine at home.
7. Arrive 10 min early so you can get set up. It will give
you more time for learning the sewing techniques the
class is aimed at.
8. During each class you will make the item we have
designed and to the dimensions we have specified.
By booking a class you agree to all the conditions set out
above.
INSIDE THIS
CLASS LIST
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Let’s Sew – foundation classes
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Next Step Up – beginner classes
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Consolidate Your Skills – intermediate classes
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You Can Sew That – useful technique classes
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Bag It - gorgeous bag classes
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Bourne To Quilt – patchwork and quilting classes
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Truly You – dressmaking classes
Please see below each class title for relevant dates.
All classes taught by Leanne de Lima Araujo.
Know Your Machine
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Saturday 28 January – 9am to 12pm
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Wednesday 1 February – 10am to 1pm
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Tuesday 21 February – 7pm to 10pm
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Wednesday 22 March – 10am to 1pm
Learn all about your machine’s different
parts, how to thread your machine,
which stitches and settings to use,
buttonholes and how to troubleshoot
the most common problems. You will
be given notes to take home for future reference.
Materials required – thread, 50cm x 50cm scrap fabric (an
old pillowcase is perfect), your sewing machine’s manual
and any attachments you have.
Know Your Overlocker
Wednesday 25th January – 7pm to 10pm
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Wednesday 1 March – 10am to 1pm
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Tuesday 21 March – 7pm to 10pm
Bring along your overlocker and learn all
about it’s different parts, how to thread
it, which stitches and settings to use and
how to troubleshoot the most common
problems. You will be given notes to
take home for future reference.
Materials required – thread, 50cm x
50cm scrap fabric (an old pillowcase is perfect), your
overlocker’s manual and any attachments you have.
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Special Offer
Whilst attending any of our classes take the
opportunity to get 10% off further class
bookings and shop purchases.
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‘Sarah’ Drawstring Bag
Next Step Up
Beginner classes with simple projects to help you
build confidence using your sewing machine.
Level: beginner+
Cost: £30
Choose a date that works for you and then choose
which project you’d like to make:
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 Saturday 28 January – 1pm to 4pm
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 Wednesday 1 March – 7pm to 10pm
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 Wednesday 29 March – 10am to 1pm
All classes taught by Carol Davison.
Crazy For Cushions
Learn how to create fabulous cushions
to personalise your home. Make either
a plain cushion or a two tone cushion
using complementary fabrics and
complete the look with buttons on the
back.
Materials required – 50cm x115/137cm of fabric for plain
cushion (or 50cm x 115/137cm of Fabric A and 50cm x 50cm
of Fabric B for two tone cushion), thread, 3 or 4 buttons,
50cm ribbon or trim (optional).
‘Lizzie’ Totally Tote Bag
If you love bags this is for you. Make
your own fully lined bag with basic
machine appliqué decoration.
Materials required – 50cm x 115/137cm
of main fabric, 50cm x 115cm/137cm of
fabric for lining and appliqué, thread,
15cm x 15cm Bondaweb, medium weight
interfacing (optional).
Apron
Sew a pretty reversible apron with
gathered frill skirt. Great to keep at home
or would also make a fabulous gift.
Materials
required
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50cm
x
112cm/137cm Fabric A, 50cm x
112cm/137cm Fabric B, 60cm x
112cm/150cm Fabric C, thread.
Bunting
Learn how to make beautiful
bunting - a great decoration for
any room or event.
Materials required – at least 4
fabric fat quarters, 3m bias
binding, thread.
Apart from being really useful, drawstring
bags are very decorative too. You will
learn how to sew a bag with basic
machine appliqué detail.
Materials required – 50cm x 112/137cm
fabric (or two different fabric fat
quarters), fabric scrap for appliqué, 4m
ribbon, 15cm x 45cm Bondaweb, thread.
‘Ellen’ Storage Baskets
The perfect storage solution and so pretty too! You choose
which size to make - small H 15cm x D
14cm, medium H 21cm x D 19cm, Large H
29cm x D 24cm.
Materials required – 25(30; 40)cm x
112cm outer fabric, 25(30; 40)cm x 112cm
outer fabric, 2/3 packs heavy weight interfacing, 2m
ribbon/webbing, thread.
Door Stop
Doorstops are great for adding a personal
touch to a room. In this class you will sew
a doorstop with carry handle and add
some simple machine appliqué.
Materials required – 2 co-ordinating
fabric fat quarters, 1kg bag of rice, 100g
soft polyester filling, thread.
Consolidate Your Skills
Classes with slightly more advanced projects
incorporating essential sewing skills.
Level: intermediate
Cost: £30
Choose a date that works for you and then choose
which project you’d like to make:
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 Wednesday 15 March – 10am to 1pm
All classes taught by Leanne de Lima Araujo
Oven Gloves
Always so useful and a wonderful gift as well. Sewn
with heat resistant wadding,
burnt fingers will be a thing of
the past.
Materials required – 25cm x 137cm
(or 40cm x 112cm) fabric, 40cm x
112cm fabric for lining, 20cm x
225cm cotton wadding, 60cm x 55cm Insul-Bright insulated
lining, 2.5m bias binding, thread.
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Consolidate Your Skills (cont)
You Can Sew That! – 2 hour
Shorter classes designed to teach specific sewing
skills.
Level: intermediate
Cost: £20
NEW!!! - Sewing Machine Mat
cushion and thread basket.
After many requests
and to complement
our sewing machine
cover
we
have
designed a sewing
machine mat.
The
padded mat has useful
front pockets, as well
as detachable pin
Materials required – 60cm x 112cm wide Fabric A, 60cm x
112cm wide Fabric B, medium weight iron-on interfacing,
50cm x 50cm 2oz/cotton wadding, 20cm sew-in Velcro,
thread, 2 x buttons, soft toy filling.
Sewing Machine Cover
Treat your sewing machine!
Create your own fully lined
sewing machine cover using
piping and basic appliqué. It is
essential that you cut out at
home.
Materials required –50cm x 112cm
Fabric A, 25cm x 112cm Fabric B, 75cm x 112cm lining
fabric, 4m bias binding, 2.5m piping cord, 75cm x 100cm
wadding, 20cm x 20cm fabric for appliqué, 20cm x 20cm
Bondaweb, 2 large and 1 medium button, thread, zipper
foot for machine.
Notebook Cover
A useful treat for yourself or a
unique gift.
Sew a lightly
padded notebook cover with
ribbon tie, pen holder and
internal zip up pocket handy for
money, cards, etc. May be easily adjusted to fit a
small tablet or e-reader.
Materials required – 3 complementary fabric fat quarters
(50cm x 55cm), 30cm x 40cm 2 oz wadding, 7” zip, 1m
ribbon, thread.
Please see below each class title for relevant dates:
All classes taught by Leanne de Lima Araujo.
Techniques – Piping
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Saturday 1st April – 9am to 11am
Piping looks great along the
edges of cushions, soft
furnishings
and
clothing.
Discover how simple it is to
achieve by creating a small
cushion.
Materials required – 50cm x 50cm fabric (or 50cm x 25cm
of 2 complementary fabrics), 1.5m bias binding, 1.5m piping
cord, thread, 250g soft toy filling.
Techniques –Bias Binding
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Saturday 1 April – 9am to 11am
By sewing a needle book and
finishing off the edges with bias
binding you will learn this very
useful technique which can be
used to decorate many soft
furnishings and items of
clothing.
Materials required – 50cm x 30cm fabric (or 2 contrasting
fabrics 25cmn x 30cm), 1m bias binding, 21cm x 30cm felt,
25cm x 30cm 2oz wadding, thread.
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Techniques – Zip
Saturday 1 April – 9am to 11am
By sewing a simple make up
purse or pencil case, you will
learn the basic skills required for
inserting a zip. The same method
may be used for dressmaking,
bags, cushions and so much
more.
Materials required – 50cm x 50cm fabric, 1 x 8” (20cm) zip,
thread, medium weight interfacing (optional).
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You Can Sew That! – 2 hour (cont)
Free Motion Machine Appliqué
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Tuesday 7th March – 7pm to 9pm
Learn how to draw with your sewing
machine. We will show you the
basic techniques for creating so
many beautiful pictures.
Techniques – Concealed Zip
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Saturday 1 April – 9am to 11am
Concealed zips give a professional
finish to garments or cushions. Make
either a plain or
geometric
patterned 18”/46cm square cushion
cover with a concealed zip on the
bottom edge.
Materials required – background fabric,
fabric scraps, contrasting thread, light
weight iron-on interfacing, Bondaweb, free motion
embroidery foot for machine.
Materials required – 50cm x 112cm/150cm fabric for plain
cushion or 4 co-ordinating fat quarters for geometric
patterned cushion, 16” concealed zip, concealed zipper foot
for machine, thread.
You Can Sew That! – 3 hour
Classes designed to teach specific sewing skills.
Level: intermediate
Cost: £30
How to Use Jersey/Stretch Fabric
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Saturday 11 February – 9.30am to 11.30am
Sewing with stretch fabric can be
daunting but it needn’t be. We will
show you how to cut out, stabilise
your fabric, and tackle seams,
facings, hems and so much more.
Materials required – scraps of jersey
fabric, thread, light weight interfacing, 50cm hemming
tape.
Please see below each class title for relevant dates:
All classes taught by Leanne de Lima Araujo.
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Tuesday 7 February – 7pm to 10pm
Roman blinds are simple yet
effective window dressings. Due
to space and time constraints you
will make a small sample roman
blind and we will show you how to
measure up, work out how much
How to Use a Pattern
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Tuesday 14 March – 7pm to 9pm
If you would like to start
dressmaking, this is a brilliant
foundation class. You will be
shown how to prepare a pattern
for use, understand the symbols
and get ready for cutting out.
Materials required – sewing pattern (not essential).
How to Alter a Pattern
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Saturday 11 March – 9am to 11am
If you know how to follow a
pattern, this is the next step. Find
out how to adjust a pattern to fit
different body shapes and also how
to customise patterns.
Materials required – sewing pattern (not essential).
Roman Blind
fabric you need.
Materials required –70cm x 70cm main fabric, 70cm x
70cm lining fabric, 70cm Velcro 4 plastic rings, 2.5m blind
cord, thread (we will have packs available to purchase).
Curtains - £30
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Wednesday 22nd February – 10am to 1pm
Curtains are a great way to dress a
window and are simple to make.
Due to space and time constraints
you will make a small sample
curtain and we will show you how
to measure up, work out how much
fabric you need and sew a lined curtain with header
tape.
Materials required –70cm x 70cm main fabric, 70cm x
70cm lining fabric, 70cm curtain tape, thread (we will have
packs available to purchase).
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Bag It! – 3 hour
Is there such a thing as having too many bags?!!
Level: intermediate+
Cost: £30
Choose a date that works for you and then choose
which of our gorgeous bags you’d like to make:
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 Tuesday 31 January – 7pm to 10pm
 Wednesday 8th March – 10am to 1pm
All classes taught by Leanne de Lima Araujo.
‘Betty’ Large Tote Bag
This large fully lined tote bag
with useful internal pocket
and snap fastener is perfect
for any occasion.
Materials required – 50cm x
112/137cm of fabric A, 50cm x
112/137cm of fabric B, 65cm x
112cm of lining fabric, 1m x 1m of 2oz wadding, press snap
fastener, thread. Optional:- 35cm x 100cm of fabric for
internal pocket.
‘Bella’ Handbag
Perfect for a summer day
out, this handbag features an
internal zip up pocket and a
magnetic button closure.
Materials required –30cm x
112/137cm of Fabric A, 25cm x
112/137cm of Fabric B, 25cm x
112cm of lining fabric, 40cm x
100cm of 2oz wadding, heavy weight interfacing, handles,
18cm/7” zip, large button, thread, zipper foot for machine.
‘Camilla’ Laptop/Messenger Bag
This large fully lined laptop or
messenger bag with useful
internal pocket and closing
flap is perfect for office or
school.
‘Juliette’ Metal Clasp Handbag
A classy special occasion bag
with crazy patchwork detail,
sew in metal frame and
detachable strap.
Materials required – 25cm x
112cm main fabric, 35cm x
112cm lining fabric, 15cm x
30cm each of 3 different
fabrics, 30cm x 70cm cotton
wadding, medium weight interfacing, Rebecca metal bag
frame, two bag clasps, thread.
‘Lucielle’ Handbag
Treat yourself or someone
you know to a gorgeous
padded handbag featuring
internal pockets, zip closure,
front pocket and pretty
handles of your choice.
Materials required – 50cm x
112/137cm main fabric, 50cm x 112cm lining fabric,
35cm/14” zip, heavy weight interfacing, 50cm x 2oz
wadding, thread, handles, zipper foot for machine.
‘Kate’ Purse
Sew a padded purse with zip up pocket, two large
compartments and special pockets for cards. It also
has a detachable wrist strap and plenty of room for
your phone.
Materials required – 3 complementary fabric fat quarters
(50cm x 55cm), 30cm x 40cm wadding, 6” zip, heavy weight
interfacing, magnetic bag clip, 2.5cm D-ring, 40mm bag
clasp, thread, zipper foot for machine.
Materials required – 50cm x
137cm fabric A, 50cm x 137cm
fabric B, 50cm x 112cm lining fabric, 1m x 1m 2oz wadding,
2 x bag buckle clips, medium weight interfacing, thread.
Optional:- 35cm x 100cm of fabric for internal pocket.
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Bag It! – 4 hour
These bags are require more sewing and are a
little more difficult than the 3 hour bags.
Level: intermediate+/advanced
Cost: £40
Choose a date that works for you and then choose
which of our gorgeous bags you’d like to make:
 Wednesday 25th January – 10am to 2pm
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 Saturday 1 April – 12pm to 4pm
All classes taught by Leanne de Lima Araujo.
‘Serena’ Quilt-As-You-Go Bag
‘Chloe’ Small Messenger Bag
Perfect for busy days and just
the right size to carry everything
you need. Features are piped
edges, external zip pocket, inner
pocket, zip closure, flap with
magnetic
fastener,
and
adjustable cross body strap. (H
22cm x W 22cm x D 7cm).
Materials required – 4 fabric fat quarters, 25cm cotton
wadding, 1 pack heavy-weight interfacing, 7”/18cm zip,
10”/26cm zip, magnetic bag clip, 2.5m bias binding, 2.5m
piping cord, 2m webbing, 2 x strap D rings, adjusting buckle,
thread, zipper foot for machine.
Learn how to quilt your panels
after each step. Then stitch your
panels together to create this
stunning patchwork bag.
Materials required – jelly roll or at
least 9 different fabrics cut into
minimum of 5cm/2” strips (total
length needed = 10m), 15cm x 112cm
fabric for upper panel, 15cm x 112cm each of 2 different
fabrics for handles, 40cm x 112cm lining fabric, 40cm x
100cm cotton wadding, heavy weight interfacing, thread.
‘Rebecca’ Sewing Machine/Overnight Bag
A gorgeous bag strong enough for
transporting
your
sewing
machine. With useful internal and
external pockets it can be made
in two different sizes (large – H
37cm x W 45cm x D 26cm, small
H 33cm x W 43cm x D 17cm).
Materials required – 50cm(40cm) x 137cm Fabric A,
65cm(50cm) x 137cm Fabric B, 1.2m(90cm) x 112cm lining
fabric, 30cm(25cm) x 112cm pocket fabric (optional), 1m x
1m 2oz wadding, 2 packs medium weight interfacing,
71cm/28” zip, 3m webbing, 2.5m bias binding, thread.
‘Annie’ Drawstring Backpack
A useful bag suitable for adults and
children. Fully lined, front pocket
with closing flap, drawstring closure
with flap and adjustable straps.
Materials required – 90cm x
112/137cm main fabric, 80cm x 112cm
fabric for lining, 2 packs medium weight
interfacing, 50cm x 100cm wadding, 6 x 1” D rings, 1 x
double cord stop, 20cm hook and loop tape, 1.5m bias
binding, 2.2m webbing, 80cm cord, thread.
Truly You!
Whatever your ability, we will guide you through
the process of making a garment of your choice.
Level: beginner/intermediate/advanced
Cost: 3hr - £30/6hr - £55
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Saturday 25 February – 9.30am to 12.30pm
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Saturday 25 February – 1pm to 4pm
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Saturday 25 February – 9.30am to 4pm (½hr
break included)
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Tuesday 28 March – 7pm to 10pm
All classes taught by Leanne de Lima Araujo.
Dressmaking
** You will need to know how to cut out and prepare
your pattern pieces or have attended our How To Use
A Pattern Class **
Newcomers to dressmaking
can choose to make a simple
skirt, top or child’s dress. If
you already have basic
dressmaking knowledge sew a
dress, lined skirt or trousers.
Or extend your dressmaking skills with a few
advanced techniques whilst sewing a jacket or lined
dress.
Materials required – pattern and fabric cut out and ready
for sewing, notions (we will advise).
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Pinwheel Quilt Top/Picnic
Blanket/Tablecloth
Bourne to Quilt
If you would like to learn the basics or new
techniques, we have a quilt class for you.
Level: intermediate
Cost: £40
Choose a date that works for you and then choose
which of our gorgeous quilts you’d like to make:
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 Wednesday 8 February – 10am to 2pm
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 Saturday 11 March – 12pm to 4pm
All classes taught by Leanne de Lima Araujo.
Choose whether to make this as
a quilt top or picnic blanket or
tablecloth for sunny days. This
can be made from charm packs.
Materials required – charm pack (or
40 x 5” squares), 60cm x 112cm coordinating fabric for pinwheels (or
second charm pack), 75cm x 112cm fabric for centre block,
75cm x 112cm plain fabric, 140cm x 137cm backing fabric,
6.5m bias binding, thread, quarter inch foot for machine.
Disappearing 9 Patch Quilt Top
Stargazer Quilt Blocks
Stunning and simple, this is the
perfect starter project for anyone
wanting to learn to quilt. The
finished quilt top measures 1.5m
x 1.5m.
Sew individual blocks as part of Sally’s eyecatching sampler quilt.
Level: intermediate
Cost: £30
Materials required – 9 coordinating fat quarters (50cm x
55cm), thread, quarter inch foot for machine.
Please see below each class title for relevant dates:
All classes taught by Sally Griffen.
Zig Zag Quilt Top
A modern twist based on a
traditional design. The blocks are
made by strip piecing and the
finished quilt top measures 1.45m
(57”) x 1.86m (74”).
Stargazer Sampler Quilt – Block 1
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Saturday 21 January – 10am to 1pm
Stitch the first in this eye-catching
sampler quilt using a variety of
foundation and strip piecing
techniques. It is essential that you
have
previous
patchwork
experience.
Materials required – 2.1m x 112cm main fabric, 40cm x
112cm each of 5 coordinating fabrics, thread.
All Squared Up Jelly Roll Quilt Top
An eye-catching modern quilt
top made from a jelly roll. Sash
the blocks with a plain fabric to
easily create a quilt that will get
noticed.
Materials required – jelly roll,
1.25m x 112cm plain fabric, thread,
quarter inch foot for machine.
How to Back a Quilt
Backing and binding a quilt top is the
final stage before your quilt is ready
to use. This class will teach you the
techniques you will use over and
over again.
Materials required – completed quilt top, wadding, backing
fabric, bias binding/binding fabric, thread.
Materials required – 1 fabric fat quarter each of 5 different
patterned fabrics, 1 plain fabric fat quarter, light-weight
sew in interfacing, thread, 14”/36cm scrap fabric, friction
pen.
Stargazer Sampler Quilt – Block 2
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Saturday 4 February – 10am to 1pm
Stitch the second in this eyecatching sampler quilt using a
variety of foundation and strip
piecing techniques. It is essential
that you have previous patchwork
experience.
Materials required – 1 fabric fat quarter each of 3 different
patterned fabrics, 1 plain fabric fat quarter, light-weight
sew in interfacing, thread, 14”/36cm scrap fabric, friction
pen.
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Children’s Classes
Our children’s classes are aimed at teaching
children the basic sewing skills.
Level: beginner (age 8+)
Cost: £17.50
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Wednesday 15 February – 10am to 12pm
All classes taught by Leanne de Lima Araujo who has
been DBS checked and has also received comprehensive
first aid training.
Special Offer
Whilst attending any of our classes take the
opportunity to get 10% off further class
bookings and shop purchases.
Children’s Know Your Machine
The children will learn all about
their machine’s different parts,
how to thread the machine, which
stitches and settings to use,
buttonholes
and
how
to
troubleshoot the most common problems. They will
be given notes to take home for future reference.
Materials required – sewing machine with any attachments
and manual, thread, 50cm x 50cm scrap fabric (a pillowcase
is perfect).
Unit 8, Crown Walk, West Street, Bourne, PE10 9NE
01778-420464 • [email protected] • www.sewfriendly.co.uk