Love Sewing — Issue 45 2017

NIMBLE THIMBLES

Swindon, Wiltshire

This wonderful shop provides you

with everything you need for sewing,

quilting, knitting and crochet including

fabric, patterns, sewing machines,

yarn and haberdashery, plus a superb

sewing school.

http://www.nimblethimbles.co.uk

01793 950750

SWEET SEAMS

East Molesey, Surrey

Sweet Seams is the perfect venue for all

your sewing needs. It o ers a wide range

of classes suitable for sewists from eight

years old, plus fabric, haberdashery and

handmade gifts.

http://www.sweetseams.co.uk

14TH OCTOBER

Chicken cushion

During this enjoyable and relaxed

afternoon workshop you will make a very

cute chicken cushion with appliquéd

feathers. Some sewing experience is

needed for this workshop.

Cost: £48

28TH OCTOBER

Handbag

Make a beautiful lined handbag with

an adjustable strap, internal pocket

and magnetic clasp fastening. Once

you’ve mastered this bag you’ll be sure

to have lots of requests from friends to

make more!

Cost: £55

4TH NOVEMBER

Jersey top/dress

During this class you will learn how

to make a versatile stretch jersey top

with a choice of sleeves and length. You

will learn how to read the pattern, cut it

out, transfer pattern markings, sew seams

4TH NOVEMBER

The curtain hour week one:

herringbones and ladders

This rolling programme of classes

can be booked individually. Starting

with hand sewing stitches, each

week teaches you a new skill needed

to make beautiful curtains for your home.

Materials included.

Cost: £20

11TH NOVEMBER

Upcycling party dress special

Bring along a garment that you would like

to restyle or add a bit of sparkle to.

It could be something that doesn’t fi t

or an old favourite that would benefi t

from an update. An afternoon of fun and

probably cake!

Cost: £35

15TH NOVEMBER

Taster class (daytime and evening)

These classes are an opportunity to

have a go at machine sewing, meet the

teacher and discuss what we do in weekly

classes. You will work on a small sewing

project. Materials included, maximum of

fi ve students.

Cost: £20

25TH NOVEMBER

Mother and child – make a

Christmas stocking

These classes are an introduction to

machine sewing for younger children

(from eight years old). Mother and child

share a sewing machine and mum gets to

help with the tricky bits! Materials included

Cost: £35

and fi nishes, hems, put in sleeves and

use an overlocker.

Cost: £55

18TH NOVEMBER

Winter poncho

During this one-day workshop you will

make a stunning winter poncho. You will

learn how to read the pattern, cut it out,

transfer pattern markings, sew seams and

fi nishes, hems and necklines and take

home a pattern worth £8.75!

Cost: £55

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