Sewing Workshops
Upskill in Sewing: Popper Purses
Sew! … have you always wondered how to add smart looking poppers onto your bags, purses etc? If so, this is the perfect workshop for you! … We will learn the skill of adding poppers and make pretty popper purses with a space for credit cards too! These make great gifts & you can make as many as you can in the time!
Sew Dotty will show you how to make these step by step and you will have the knowledge and know how to make more at home! I supply all sew just bring you! Oh and of course cake & endless hot & cold drinks too!
Tuesday 6th May - 6.30pm - 9pm
Price: £40
Learn a quilt block per month: MAY: Tulips
Sew would you like to up-skill in quilting? Have you tried patchwork and would like to take the next step? … This workshop is for you! We will learn a new quilt block per month - January - December using a 16 square block with differing designs! This month it will be a Star Block! Sew Dotty will show you how, step-by-step to achieve this block!
In december we will arrange another workshop to join all 12 blocks together to make a 2025 Quilt containing all your blocks made throughout the year! (details coming soon!)
Thursday 8th May - 6.30pm - 9pm
Price: £45
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
Double-sided Lampshades
Sew would you like to learn how to make a double sided lampshade!… these make chic lampshades that are stylish and will pull together your colour scheme in your home and provide a talking point to your guests! These are generally larger shades for a standard lamp or ceiling shade. They look great over a dining table as they are pretty inside & out and make an impact for a hallway too!
Sew Dotty will show you step-by-step how to make these and also, as always there will be plenty of hot & cold drinks plus yummy cake too!
I supply all which is needed for lampshade making - you will need to bring your own fabric (I can advise on how much depending on which size you would like to make). These shades are usually 40cm, 50cm in diameter to appreciate the two fabrics.
Friday 9th May - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Price: £55
Pretty Stationery: Fabric Covered Lever Arch Folders
Sew do you like pretty stationery? Or work from home and want to liven up your office? This workshop transforms a drab A4 lever arch folder into pretty stationary! … & whats more is that once you have learnt how to cover these folders you can then utilise your new found skill to cover notebooks, photo albums, diaries, reading books, recipe books etc!
Sew Dotty will show you step-by-step how to make these and also, as always there will be plenty of hot & cold drinks plus yummy cake too! You should be able to make atleast 2 if not 3 in the workshop time.
I supply all! … machines, fabric & folders (unless you have some already you would like to cover?).
Thursday 15th May - 6.30pm - 9pm
Price: £40
Laptop & Tablet Sleeve or Reading Book Cover
How pretty are these laptop or tablet sleeves! … made with pretty fabrics & padded for safety with a pretty button detail as a fastener. These can be quilted with a pattern too for those who like to quilt! With an extra pocket to the front for reading glasses, pens, headphones etc they are pretty & practical all at the same time!
Sew Dotty will show you step-by-step how to make these and also, you will have the pattern knowledge & know how to make more! As always there will be plenty of hot & cold drinks plus yummy cake too!
I supply all! … machines, fabric, wadding & sew on!
Thursday 22nd May - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Price: £45
Up-skill in Sewing: Large Oilcloth Beach Bag
Sew would you like to learn how to sew with oilcloth? There are a few adaptions to your machine before doing so … Sew Dotty will show you how and in this workshop you will make a large beach tote bag with 2 front pockets and an internal pocket too. You will need to bring 1metre of oilcloth with you (try and choose the matt looking oilcloth as this is much easier to sew! - I can send you some links for info).
Sew Dotty will show you step-by-step how to make this and also, as always there will be plenty of hot & cold drinks plus yummy cake too!
(Ps the photo shows the exact same bag we are making, but this is in cotton - If you would prefer to make in cotton instead of oilcloth thats fine too!).
Thursday 29th May - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Price: £48
Oilcloth Garden Kneeler
Sew you love your garden in Summer but know all to well how it takes its toll on your knees! … well here is the answer! … a garden kneeler made from oilcloth fabric so showerproof if left out in the rain! … with a pocket to the front for gardening gloves & a handle to hang up once down! … this also doubles up as a comfy chair cushion for the garden too when you are sitting with your cup of tea! Sew Dotty will show you how and in this workshop you will make this step by step and of course there will be plenty of hot & cold drinks plus yummy cake too!
All materials provided for this workshop sew just bring you!
Thursday 5th June - 6.30pm - 9pm
Price: £45
Absolute Beginners
Sew! Did Santa bring you a new sewing machine … or do you have a sewing machine still in its box or would you just like to dust off your machine and have a full refresher to get you started? … this workshop is perfect for 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 cushion at the end of the workshop to take home with you!
This is a longer workshop to allow for the teaching elements of sewing to get you started & for making your cushion too - step by step guidance … plus price includes your cushion, fabrics and a cushion pattern & instructions to take home to make another cushion to practice your new found skills!
Oh and tea, coffee, cold drinks plus Dotty’s homemade cake too!
Tuesday 17th June - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Price: £50
Poufee making with Cream Tea Lunch! (all-day Workshop)
Sew would you like to spend a sunny Saturday in June making a pouffe foot-stool! … in the morning we will make the inner to the pouffe and fill! … Stop for a cream tea lunch - hopefully outside in the sunshine! … then continue to make a pretty piped fabric loose cover to go over your pouffe. You can make a circular or square pouffe the choice is yours!
You will need to be fairly confident on a sewing machine (Sew Dotty will show you how to make step by step and a demo on how to achieve a piped edge). Sew Dotty to supply all - although if you would like a particular fabric then you will need to bring 1.5m for the cover. Sew Dotty will supply the machines and a yummy cream tea lunch with nibbles too! (please advise re dietary requirement upon booking). A fab workshop sewing with like minded people and you will go home with a fabulous pouffe for your home handmade by you!
Saturday 7th June - 10.30am - 4.00pm
Price: £120 - 2 spaces left!
Sew Easy! - Tote Bags!
Sew Easy! … perfect for beginners, children over 8 and those wanting to refresh their skills! We will cut out from a sewing pattern, learn straight stitch & zig-zag stitch, sewing around corners and make a pretty Tote Bag with colourful nylon handles! All fabrics & sewing machines supplied sew just bring you!
Children aged between 8-11 years will need to be accompanied by an adult for safety when using the sewing machine (you can both make & sew at the same time if you wish - contact me for a reduced duo price).
You will love this workshop and go home with a fabulous homemade cushion! … oh and we will have a cuppa & cake break too!
Tuesday 17th June - 11am-1pm & 14.30pm-16.30pm
Price: £40
Sew Easy! - Cushions!
Sew Easy! … perfect for beginners, children over 8 and those wanting to refresh their skills! We will cut out from a sewing pattern, learn straight stitch and zig-zag stitch and make a pretty envelope style cushion cover! All fabrics, cushion inner & sewing machines supplied sew just bring you!
Children between 8-11 years will need to be accompanied by an adult (you can both make & sew at the same time if you wish - contact me for a reduced duo price).
You will love this workshop and go home with a fabulous homemade cushion! … oh and we will have a cuppa & cake break too!
Tuesday 17th June - 11am-1pm & 14.30pm-16.30pm
Price: £40
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 upholtery 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 21st June - 10.30am - 4.00pm
£120 (all day workshop)
Puff Quilt
Sew you are getting more & more confident at quilting & patchwork and would like to try something new then this workshop is for you! Over the 3 sessions you will make a Puff Quilt which is fun to make and looks amazing with oodles of texture and bouncy-ness! There is a technique to this that you will learn step-by-step with Sew Dotty. This will be achieved over 3 classes (with some homework required too!) … Classes 1&2 will be cutting out square and sewing up your little puffs, filling these as you go with stuffing! & joining them to make your quilt. Class 3 will be adding a backing & wadding, making a folded border to the quilt and adding stitches to secure the back to the puffs at the front! (All will be become clear!)
You will need to be fairly confident on a sewing machine and Sew Dotty will provide the lining for the puff square, stuffing & wadding/batting - you will need to bring a backing fabric (single duvets are great for this & cheap) and also a mixture of fabrics for the main quilts - I can advise how much you will need).
Across all 3 classes we will of course have homemade cake and hot & cold drinks will be plentiful!
Mon 16th, 23rd June and Tuesday 8th July
6.30pm - 9.30pm
£130
Baby Quilt & Play Mat
Sew do you fancy a smaller quilting project which can be completed in a few hours then this is the working for you!
Over 2 sessions you will make a Baby Quilt & Play Mat. Cutting out patchwork square, sewing these into rows and creating your quilt. We will add wadding, a backing and edge with bias binding and a pretty ric-rac ribbon edge! … this will make a fabulous washable play mat and we will also make a drawstring bag to match which will make taking toys & quilt on the go easier!) Sew Dotty will shop you how to achieve all of this step-by-step. This will be achieved over 2 classes … Class 1 will be cutting out squares and sewing up rows to achieve your quilt & play mat. We will then fix the wadding & backing with repositioning spray and at Class 2 you will add quilting lines to your quilt … stitch in the ditch! and then adding your edging and ric rac detail. Finally we will then make up a drawstring bag too!
You will need to be fairly confident on a sewing machine and Sew Dotty will provide the wadding, bias binding & ric rac for your quilt. You will need to bring a backing fabric (single duvets are great for this & cheap) and also a mixture of fabrics for the main quilt- I can advise how much you will need - it will be approx half a metre of each fabric).
Across all 2 classes we will of course have homemade cake and hot & cold drinks will be plentiful!
Monday 7th & 14th July - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
£95.00
Upskill in Sewing: Button Holes
Sew you are getting confident at sewing and would like to look to upskill? … this workshop is for you! We will learn all about button-holes and how to make these using your sewing machine.
You will need to be fairly confident on a sewing machine (Sew Dotty will show you how to make step by step and a demo on how to achieve a button holes) … once we have mastered button-holes we will make a beautiful cushion cover with a button hole opening using our new skill!
Sew Dotty will supply all sew just bring you! … we will of course have homemade cake and hot & cold drinks will be plentiful!
Friday 4th July - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
£48
Learn a quilt block per month: JUNE: Boats
Sew would you like to up-skill in quilting? Have you tried patchwork and would like to take the next step? … This workshop is for you! We will learn a new quilt block per month - January - December using a 16 square block with differing designs! This month it will be a Star Block! Sew Dotty will show you how, step-by-step to achieve this block!
In december we will arrange another workshop to join all 12 blocks together to make a 2025 Quilt containing all your blocks made throughout the year! (details coming soon!)
Monday 9th June - 6.30pm - 9pm
Price: £45
Oilcloth Summer Bunting
Sew would you like to brighten up your summer garden with pretty oilcloth bunting that will be fine left out in the garden during the summer and adding sunshine on rainy summer days! At this workshop you will make a 2m long piece of bunting with approximately 12 flags.
Sew Dotty will show you how to make the oilcloth bunting flags and you will go home with the knowledge & know how to make more at home! Of course, there will be lots of cake, cuppas & refreshing cold drinks too!
Tuesday 10th June - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Price: £45
Summer Cotton Pyjamas & PJ Shorts
This worshop is a great introduction for beginners in dress-making. We will work from a simplicity sewing pattern for this workshop - cutting from a sewing pattern. Sew Dotty will show you how to use a sewing pattern and what they signs & symbols mean! We will make up the pyjama’s step-by-step and sew them up in no tie at all! We will tread ribbon or elastic for the waistband and learn how to hem so they fit to size!
Prior to the workshop Sew Dotty will advise you on how much polycotton fabric you will need accoding to your size. We will of course stop for a well earned cuppa and homemade cake too!
Saturday 28th June - 10.30pm - 2.00pm
Price: £55
Upholstered Vintage Crate Seats
Sew have you always fancied trying upholstering and learning a new skill? At this workshop you will do just that and learn basic upholstery but online from the comfort of your own home! Sew Dotty will show you how to make your upholstered step by step online with a demo so you gain an additional skill and the knowledge to make more!These upholstered storage crates are a sew useful! great for a hallway with shoes and boots, a lounge with magazines or toys … & sew on! … Learning your new skills and knowledge and know how you will be able to make more!
New date coming soon! …
£95 (including all materials and tools needed)