Sewing Workshops
(Please note: Quilting & Patchwork Workshops have been moved to here!)
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!
Thursday 19th November - 10.30am - 4pm
Deposit to reserve your space: £90
(& £40 cash on the day) - FULLY BOOKED!
Dotty’s Advent Calendar
Sew who would like to make a Christmas Advent Calendar that they can use year after year?! … Just add your sweets or chocolates to each bag numbered 1-24 the perfect countdown to Christmas!
As you countdown Christmas and take advent bags off the rustic twig and fairy lights christmas tree … fill it with baubles, christmas cards etc so this doubles up as a pretty Christmas display tree outside of advent!
Sew love the warm glow of the fairy lights, making this a magical feature in your room!
At this workshop you will received a rustic twig Christmas Tree with fairy lights and you will make 24 advent bags in a mixture of fabrics you choose! Once made, they can be numbered and bows and jingle bells added too! Such a whimsical rustic country feel advent calendar to enjoy!
Oh and of course included are endless cups of tea or coffee too … plenty of festive cheer and dotty’s homemade cake & mince pies too!
Sew Ho! Ho! Ho! … a festive workshop not to be missed! All fabrics, ribbons, bells, decorations, rustic twig tree & fairy lights supplied (sew just bring you!).
Saturday 21st November - 10.30am - 4.30pm
£55 Deposit (to be paid to reserve your space)
£40 cash to be paid on the day (its good to spread the cost!)
Christmas Tote Bags
At this workshop you can choose to make these beautiful tote bags in a choice of pretty floral, patterned, spotty, striped (& sew on - there’s a huge selection!) and give the bag as a gift to use after Christmas or make it as part of the gift for Christmas and use it as a gift bag! … how lovely would giving a gift in a Christmas Tote Bag for that extra special handmade gift where the bag is a beautiful handmade gift too!
At this workshop you can choose from a range of styles for your bag - 2 tone fabrics, popper closing, button closing, ribbon ties, outside pocket & sew on! You can choose from Christmas or non-Christmas fabrics and this is such a lovely gift to give! Make as many as you can in the time!
You will use a sewing machine to create your bag but nothing too difficult here! Oh and included are endless cups of tea or coffee too … and dotty’s homemade cake too!
Monday 23rd November - 6.30pm - 9.30pm OR Saturday 5th December - 2.30 pm - 5.30pm
£48
Fabric Chains
Sew! do you like the new take on paper chains! … these will not rip and will last forever! and could be brought out for birthdays as well as Christmas too!
Using fabric we will make sturdy strips which will be fixed into the chain shape with the use of a popper! This workshop is great for using up your scraps and you can add to it whenever you wish!
Sew Dotty will supply all & have popper machines on hand for you to use sew you can un-pop your decorations when you take them down so that they store neatly away taking up zero space!
I do love these … in a smaller size they look fab as an alternative to tinsel on a tree and make a great garland too! keep it simple with festive fabrics or add a pop of bright colour too!
If you are cut and stick kind of crafter this is for you … or if you are a quilter and want a slightly different make I have just the thing for you too!
Easy peasy workshop - relaxed, chilled, with plenty of tea coffee and natter-time! Social evening making with like-minded crafters! … oh & of course dotty’s homemade cake & festive tunes too!
Tuesday 24th November - 6.30 pm - 9.30pm
£45
Festive Gift Baskets!
Do you love to sew at Christmas and share your homemade gift?! These fabric gift baskets are perfect to fill with a hamper or a selection of small presents for that special someone!
There will be a choice of sizes and fabrics to choose from plus different styles! … open gift basket … festive gift basket with handles … drawstring gift baskets for no peeping! … Sew Dotty has your christmas gift wrapping covered!
Fill them with chocolates or homemade cookies for a yummy gift too! (depending on fabrics you choose!).
Not only are these great for Christmas … but reusable and recyclable too!.
Make as many as you can in the time and send that extra special homemade with love gift!
Sew if you fancy an evening of easy-peasy sewing, with plenty of tea coffee and natter-time! The perfect social evening making … oh & of course dotty’s homemade , mince pies & cake oh and festive tunes too!
Monday 30th November - 6.30 pm - 9.30pm (FULLY BOOKED)
New Date: Saturday 21st November - 2.30pm - 5.30pm
£48
3D Fabric Christmas Trees!
Sew! we all love to sit beneath the Christmas Tree on Christmas morning! … but I fell in love with these when I saw them and they are a must to sew at Christmas!
3 dimensional Christmas trees, sewn up from a pattern and stuffed so they stand up on their own! Add buttons to your tree so you can then decorate with small christmas ornaments!
You will need to be able to use a sewing machine for this workshop! … but it will be a relaxed and nothing too difficult here at all! … and of course included are all your fabrics, stuffing & buttons plus endless cups of tea or coffee too … and dotty’s homemade cake & a mince pie or two!
Tuesday 2nd December - 6.30 pm - 9.30pm
£48
2 spaces left!
Christmas Noodle Wreaths!
These rustic wreaths are sew easy to make and couldnt look prettier with all that texture in them! … made from a pool noodle … pieces of fabric are pushed into the noodle ring to create a ruffle effect … cover the whole ring in a single colour or a mix to go with your Christmas scheme (also a great way to get out an pent up energy!).
There are 2 methods to noodle wreaths the punch the fabric into the noodle or wrap the noodle and add decoration (either look stunning and it is just a personal preference!).
These wreaths add a touch of rustic country simplicity to your Christmas decor and are a timeless classic sew easily handmade!
At this workshop there is no sewing machine required! just cut up your fabric and off you go! Perfect for all crafting abilities!
Relaxed into your wreath making with this easy workshop … and of course included are endless cups of tea or coffee too … and dotty’s homemade cake too!
Saturday 5th December - 10.30 am - 1.30pm
£48
Christmas Ruffle Wreaths
Ruffles are all the rage! … & why not stop at Christmas! … these ruffle christmas wreaths add a touch of rustic country simplicity to your Christmas decor and are a timeless classic sew easily handmade! (they are not the labour of love that rag wreaths are!).
At this workshop you will use a sewing machine to create a length of fabric ruffle and then create this into a stunningly simple ruffle wreath!
Relaxed and easy working and of course included are endless cups of tea or coffee too … and dotty’s homemade cake too!
Saturday 5th December - 10.30 am - 1.30pm
£45
Cotton Reel Christmas Trees!
O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree! … are you singing the song yet?!
For any sewist these cotton reel trees are just magical! Imagine them lined up on your mantle piece in a bed or twinkly fairy lights! … or dotted along a table runner on Christmas day!
Sew love these for their simplicity & ease to make! … these can be set into a cotton reel or a log base and are a cheerful rustic handmade christmas decoration you can use year after year!
Sew Dotty will provide all you need! … fabrics, buttons, jute string, cotton reels, log bases, jingle bells, ric rac and sew on! … sew just bring you!
You will need to be able to use a sewing machine for this workshop! … but it will be a relaxed and nothing too difficult here at all! … and of course included are all your fabrics, stuffing & buttons plus endless cups of tea or coffee too … and dotty’s homemade cake & a mince pie or two!
Saturday 5th December - 2.30 pm - 5.30pm
£45
Ruffle Christmas Trees!
Sew … keeping with the ruffles theme! … let me introduce to you these homely ruffle Christmas Trees! … I sew love these! …
Whether you use different colours for tree tiers or all the same colour these look fabulously rustic, homemade with love and what’s more … you can make in the exact colours you wish to match your decor too!
Simply and easy to make with basic skills on the sewing machine and a little hand sewing too if you wish! … make as big or small as you wish and make a Christmas Tree Farm in the time if you wish!
These look great stood in cotton reels, rustic log bases too! Choose your fabrics on the day and ruffle up your Christmas tree!
Nothing too difficult here! … relaxed, chilled, with plenty of tea coffee and natter-time! Social evening making with like-minded crafters! … oh & of course dotty’s homemade cake & festive tunes too!
Saturday 5th December 2pm - 5pm
£48
Christmas Bauble Garlands and wreaths!
Sew! we all like a bit of recycling and what is better than to get your Christmas box out and re-use all your Christmas baubles you no longer use!
Bring your own baubles or use from my stash … we will revamp these unloved baubles into a festive garland from the prettiest of festive fabrics and tied with jute string to define the baubles! keep adding and make a long garland for the stairs or fireplace or use smaller baubles to make a new replacement for tinsel on the tree!
At this workshop I will supply all (but you are welcome to bring old baubles for recycling!) … transform with fabric and make into garlands or a bauble wreath with a difference!
Relaxed and nothing too difficult here at all … and of course included are endless cups of tea or coffee too … and dotty’s homemade cake too!
Sunday 6th December - 2.30 pm - 5.30pm
£48
Dotty’s Gift Bags
Do you love to sew at Christmas and share your homemade gift?! These fabric gift bags are spot on for making your present all the more special with a reusable and recyclable gift bag!
There will be a choice of sizes and fabrics to choose from and pick the perfect button for the front too! On the back of the bag is a little pocket perfect for that gift tag!
Fill them with chocolates or homemade cookies for a yummy gift!
Not only are these great for Christmas … but reusable all year around too!.
Make as many as you can in the time and send that extra special homemade with love gift!
Sew if you fancy an evening of easy-peasy sewing, with plenty of tea coffee and natter-time! The perfect social evening making … oh & of course dotty’s homemade , mince pies & cake oh and festive tunes too!
9th December - 6.30 pm - 9.30pm - FULLY BOOKED!
£40
Dotty’s Christmas Sew Sewcial!
Sew! I think we need to celebrate the Festive Season with a special Dotty’s Christmas Sew Sewcial!
Lets get the festive tunes on! … bring some snacks and a sewing, EPP, Cross stitch, Knitting or Crochet project and lets spend a social evening together, nattering, catching up on Christmas gift sewing, mince pies and Christmassy tunes … to get you in the holly jolly mood for the festive season!
As always … the kettle is always on and there will be cake! (there is always cake!) … as well as snacks and mince pies too!
Book in and enjoy an evening with like-minded people being creative whilst we socialise this season!
Monday 14th December - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
£20 - FULLY BOOKED!
Sewing Machine Cover
Sew does your machine gather dust when not in use or have you been lucky enough to have a new sewing machine that is in need of a lovely fabric cover to look swish & stylish in your sewing room? …. this workshop is for you!
We will be making your cover from fabric, with a fleece interfacing to make it hold its shape! … The end panels will have 2 roomy pockets for scissors, rulers, sewing patterns & sew on! The cover will be finished off in a pretty contrasting binding too for that professional look!
You can bring your own fabric if it needs to fit within your own scheme (you will need 1 metre of a good quality cotton, canvas, cotton twill fabric) … or if anything goes you are welcome to use fabric from my stash!
Thursday 28th January 2027 - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
£50
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!
Evening Course: 6.30pm-9.30pm: 14th, 19th, 20th, 25th & 26th January
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to make all the dates I am flexible to make them fit for you … also, I can offer a morning class also if you prefer please contact me!
Dotty’s Sewing Trolley!
This is genius! … just love how useful & handy this sewing trolley is! … It’s a must for a sewing space and just the storage you need for your iron, sewing machine, scissors, tape measures, cutting board & sew on! Non-sewer? fear not! … this would be great stacked full of yarn, patterns & hooks too! Or great in the utility room to house dishwasher tablets, washing powder, pegs etc!
We will make a brand new ironing board cover which will fit on your new ironing station perfectly! The board will be fixed to your trolley. The ironing board conveniently lifts up and can be used to store your supplies! (I use mine for rulers, a cutting, rotatory cutter etc).
Included in the cost of this workshop are the following items (from Ikea):
Trolley (available in 9 different colours)
2 x Hooks
Ironing board
3 x clip-on tubs
Fabric, fleece interfacing etc!
We will also make 4 fabric containers which fit neatly on a shelf on your trolley - I use mine for holding my cotton threads, one as a scraps basket, sewing machine feet etc.
We will also make a larger basket for sewing supplies for the last shelf - leaving plenty of space to house your iron etc.
The metal clips can be used on the side to hold your scissors, rulers and measuring tapes. The clip-on tubs are great for cotton, bobbins, quilting clips, tape measures etc and can be removed when in use!
The trolley is desk height and you can even use it to iron sitting down! Its also a useful area for a cutting board and for cutting out fabric, as well as storing your sewing machine at the end of the day.
The trolley is 77cm tall and each shelf is 35 × 45 cm. If you would like to purchase the trolley yourself and bring to the workshop - this is no problem at all - let me know and I can reduce the cost of the workshop accordingly.
This is not one to miss! This all singing and all sewing trolley will be the envy of any sewist!
Session 1 will be creating the ironing board & starting the smaller fabric storage pods.
Session 2 will be finishing the storage pods and assembly of the trolley so you are good to go!
Nothing too difficult here so a beginner or above for sewing skills level.
Saturday 6th February 10.30am - 4.30pm
Deposit to reserve your space: £90
(& £60 cash on the day)
Remember this cost INCLUDES THE TROLLEY ETC!
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
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!
Date coming soon! Contact me!
£90 deposit to be paid upfront to book & reserve your place
£40 to pay on the day of the workshop (to spread the cost)