Sewing Workshops
(Please note: Quilting & Patchwork Workshops have been moved to here!)
Intermediate Sewing: Summer Ruffle Tote Bag
Sew ruffles are all the rage arent they! .. increasingly popular on cushions and bedding and on clothing too! I always think they are beautifully feminine accessory for your outfit!
At this 3 hour workshop we will make a ruffle cushion. We will learn the technique of achieving the ruffled edge and how to create our ruffles!
I would recommend that you bring 1m of upholstery cotton, canvas, cotton twill, woven cotton, printed canvas (etc) fabric sew that your bag will be exactly to your own taste in a fabric you love! (Anyway! its an excuse to go fabric shopping too!).
You will go home with the pattern, knowledge and know how to make more plus we will have plenty of hold or cold drinks plus homemade cake too!
Tues 11th August - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Price: £50
Intermediate Sewing: Ruffle Cushion
Sew ruffles on cushions and bedding are all the rage right now! I’ve always loved a ruffle cushion as I like the country look and they are super pretty!
At this 3 hour workshop we will make a ruffle cushion. We will learn the technique of achieving the ruffled edge and how to create our ruffles!
I would recommend that you bring 1m of upholstery cotton, canvas, cotton twill, woven cotton, printed canvas (etc) fabric sew that your cushion will fit into your home space perfectly!
You will go home with the pattern, knowledge and know how to make more plus we will have plenty of hold or cold drinks plus homemade cake too!
Tues 11th August - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Price: £45
Water Bottle & Phone Bag
Sew are you like me and always out in the summer with your phone and a bottle of water and a bag and wish you could be hands free to walk the dog too!? This bag is for you! large enough to carry your water bottle and also your phone too all in one place … Plus there will be a lobster clip for your keys! The bag can be worn across the body with a long strap and we will also make a wrist strap too!
An easy sew workshop making a lined bag with pocket, strap connectors and making our strapping from webbing!
You will go home with the pattern, knowledge and know how to make more plus we will have plenty of hold or cold drinks plus homemade cake too!
Thursday 13th August - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Price: £48
Fabric Baskets
Sew are you quite new to sewing and fancy making something new? … or just after an evening of easy-sewing - this is for you!
At this workshop you will make as many fabric baskets as you can in the evening workshop! You will cut from a pattern, add iron on interfacing and learn all about boxing corners & adding lining to make these sturdy & pretty storage containers … great for offices, phone chargers, sweets, keys, sewing stuff etc!
You will go home with the pattern and instructions & your knowledge and know how learnt to make many more!
Nothing too difficult here! … I supply all … sew just bring you! … oh and the kettle is always on, there are cold drinks & homemade cake! … sew what’s not to like!?
Thursday 27th August - 6pm - 9pm
Price: £48
Recycled Ikea Bag
Sew this is a simple and straight forward workshop where you can upcycle all your Ikea blue bags into a compact & folded bag for your keyring for when you go food shopping or to Ikea of course!
We will cut out from a pattern the purse element to make this folded bag with a popper to close and we will sew up a tab to add a clip for your keys or belt so you can have this large shopper whenever you need it! Bring your ikea blue bags with you to this workshop and I will supply everything else. An easy peasy workshop to make those unweildy blue bags into neatly folden compact bags ready for shopping! Make as many as you can in the time and go home with the pattern, knowledge & know how to make more! … oh and the kettle is always on, there are cold drinks & homemade cake! … sew what’s not to like!?
Thursday 27th August - 6pm - 9pm
Price: £30
Everlasting Roses
Sew who fancies a leisurely sunday afternoon workshop making roses that will last forever!?
We will follow a simple pattern, choose are fabrics, cut out petals and leaves and make these everlasting garden roses to enjoy everyday in a favourite vase or enamel jug.
Very small amount of machine sewing, some hand sewing & glue gun use too! A very relaxing & crafty afternoon making with time for natter & homemade cake and endless cuppa’s!
I will supply all … sew just bring you! … if you prefer to work in your own fabrics this is absolutely fine, polycottons, quilting cottons etc work fine with this project!
Sunday 13th September - 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Price: £45
Piped Pouffe Workshop with cream tea lunch!
Sew would you like to make a comfy pouffe for your home … lightweight filled with polystyrene balls … with a pretty piped loose cover which is easily washable and interchangeable too!
At this workshop, in the morning we will make the sturdy inner lining and fill with polystyrene balls (yes! … they will go everywhere!). We will then stop for a cream tea lunch, relax & refresh … then in the afternoon we will learn the art of piping and making a pretty piped cover to go over our pouffe!
You can choose to make a pouffe in a cylindrical shape or a cube shape - the choice is yours. The beauty of making these in your own chosen fabrics is that they can fit in with your room design at home and your colour scheme - you will need 1.5metres of cotton duck, cotton twill, cotton canvas type fabric. I will supply the lining, the piping, the filling etc!
You will go home with the pattern and instructions & the knowledge and know how learnt to make many more!
Saturday 3rd October - 10.30am - 4pm
Deposit to reserve your space: £90
(& £40 cash on the day)
Upholstered & Lined Storage Crates with Cream Tea! (all-day Workshop)
Sew would you like to spend a sunny Saturday in June learning basic upholstery and making an upholstered vintage storage crate! … in the morning we will make the upholstered top to the vintage crate & line the underside of the lid with a matching or contrasting fabric … Stop for a cream tea lunch - hopefully outside in the sunshine! … then continue to make a lining bag which is actually a removable bag so you can grab the contents of your crate in one go (particularly good if you use your crate as a laundry crate … whip out the lined bag and take it to the washing machine!) … genius!
You will need to be able to use a sewing machine (Sew Dotty will show you how to make step by step and a demo on how to achieve you removable lining bag). Sew Dotty to supply all - (and this is reflected in the price) … included is the crate, foam, MDF, lining fabric, outer fabric, velcro & sew on! I have lots of fabrics to choose from but you may like to bring your own fabric to fit your home colour scheme (I can advise on how much fabric you will need).
Sew Dotty will supply the machines, tools needed for upholstery and a yummy cream tea lunch with nibbles too! (please advise re dietary requirement upon booking). A fab workshop sewing & making with like minded people and you will go home with a fabulous lined & upholstered storage crate for your home handmade by you!
Saturday 15th August - 1030 am - 4pm
£90 deposit to be paid upfront to book & reserve your place
£40 to pay on the day of the workshop (to spread the cost)
Learn to Sew - 5 Session Course
Sew!… have you always wanted to learn the basics of sewing with a sewing machine! … This absolute beginners learn to sew course is all you need to enable you to Sew! … Look no further! … this 4 session course will teach you the sewing basics to increase your knowledge and confidence to sew more! Over 4 weeks we will:
Session 1: ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS and is the starting point to getting you sewing with confidence! … Sew Dotty shows you how to thread up your machine, wind up bobbins, use different stitches and why, sewing backwards, sewing around corners, changing needles & sew on! … plus you will make a beautiful Patchwork Pin Cushion at the end of the workshop to take home with you for your sewing space!
Session 2: At this workshop we will recap on Session 1 and put our sewing skills to the test making a 9 square patchwork cushion size 40cm x 40cm with an envelope style opening. You will have step by step guidance by Sew Dotty!
Session 3: We are going to make your first bag! … learn how to cut out from a pattern, make bag strapping, a pocket and learn the art of boxing corners sew that your bag takes on a 3 dimensional look!
Session 4: We will be mastering zips! … do not be afraid as I will break this down into easy bitesize chunks for learning. We will sew up purses, pencil cases etc.
Session 5: This will be our final project where we will make a fabric storage basket! … we will be using a fleece interfacing to add plenty of sturdiness to the basket and will be practising our boxed corners too! These are such a lovely sewing project! Make yours into a storage basket for sewing things or a scrap fabric bin! I promise you will be hooked to make more!
This 5 session course is all you need to be able to sew as an absolute beginner! The price includes your cushion, fabrics, cushion inner, bag & cushions patterns & instructions to take home to make more & practice your new found skills! Oh and tea, coffee, cold drinks plus Dotty’s homemade cake too at each session! I have sewing machines you can use or if you prefer you can bring your own!
I am running 2 courses - one in the evening and one in the morning as follows:
Evening Course: 6.30pm-9.30pm: Thurs 15th October / Fri 16th October / Mon 26th October / Mon 2nd November / Tues 3rd November Book & pay deposit (using the red button) Morning Course: 10.30am - 1.30pm: Thurs 15th October / Fri 16th October / Mon 26th October / Mon 2nd November / Tues 3rd November Book & Pay deposit - (using the Pink Button)
£130 deposit upfront (to secure your place ) £20 to pay at each of the sessions - to spread the cost across the weeks.
1-2-1 Tuition with Sew Dotty
Sew you like sewing … but need some help to get started on your sewing machine! This may be as a complete beginner … a refresher … or you would like to upskill? … or just need a hand to get going with a project? … Sew Dotty does one to one and two to one Sewing Tuition! & has this covered! … Click on the link below to book private sewing tuition with me at my cosy home-from-home Workshop.
If you need one on one tuition or would like to bring a friend with you & learn together Sew Dotty offers both! Book as much time as you need and you will have my undivided attention and knowledge! You will have access to a sewing machines and use of the workshop - mannequin, ironing station, cutting station & sew on! There is also the option to book a full day’s sewing with me at a reduced rate. Oh and of course included is endless cups of tea or coffee too!
1-2-1 Tuition with Sew Dotty £30 per hour
2-2-1 Tuition with Sew Dotty £20 per person per hour