562 Fabric courses

Join me at the Big Penny Social for a special evening of hand stitching. Make a mini quilt with me, using my fabric, threads, tools and techniques. Everyone will come away with a cool hand made piece of quilting that may just be the start of your quilting journey! Modern quilting is absolutely nothing like the beige and fussy textile we often associate with the word. Using monochrome or brightly coloured fabric, interesting patterns, oversized shapes, negative space, modern quilting is fun and funky and joyous. The class is two hours long and everything you need is included.

Fabrics are the foundation of fashion design. They determine the look, feel, fit, and function of your garments. They also express your style, creativity, and personality. That is why it is essential for any fashion designer to have a thorough knowledge of fabrics and how to work with them. This course will teach you everything you need to know about fabrics for fashion design.  You will learn the basic concepts and terminology of fabrics, the different categories and sources of natural and synthetic fibres, the various types and techniques of fabric weaves and knits, the methods and effects of fabric finishes and treatments, such as dyeing, printing, bleaching, etc., the skills and strategies of fabric sourcing and selection, such as quality, cost, availability, etc., the role and impact of colour in fashion and textile, and the current and future trends of fabrics in fashion design. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to choose and use the best fabrics for your fashion design projects.

Runs on Sundays 25th Februrary and 2nd March 10:30-3:30 Make the fab Tilly and the Buttons Coco or Billy dress in this one day class. These dresses are made from knitted fabric and therefor a great pattern to make in a short time - No zips or buttonholes! It should just fit straight out of the envelope. This is a good class to learn about using stretch fabrics on a domestic sewing machine. For a more in-depth class covering fitting please join the 3 day dressmaking course instead.   The pattern for this garment is included in the class fee, as are the machines, haberdashery, endless tea and coffee. All you'll need to bring is the fabric for your dress, I will discuss the exact amount and what kind is suitable once the class is booked.    This is a small class so you will get lots of time with me. I will have a maximum of 4 students in the class but usually we just have 2 or 3.  Event Terms & Conditions Classes need to be paid for at the time of booking. They will only run once the minimum number of students is met. My studio sadly isn’t accessible to those with mobility issues. I have cats but no soft furnishings or carpets in the studio so most people with allergies are fine with antihistamines.

The main subject areas of the course are: Revision of legislation and guidance Revision of asbestos in buildings Controlling work on the fabric of the building Developing a strategy for Compliance The asbestos management plan - reviewing/maintaining/improving

During this two-hour session you will learn how to get the best possible print from the extensive collection of hand carved Indian Blocks I have in my workshop. 

Journals and scrapbooks have always been a great way to record events, memories or just to develop ideas and interests. 

Brand new for 2021, Live online quilting course via Zoom, for total beginners.

A quilting class suitable for beginners or those wanting to build on the skills they already have. This is a skill building sampler quilt which will also give an opportunity to build on quilting skills.

A quilting class suitable for beginners or those wanting to build on the skills they already have. This is a skill building sampler quilt which will also give an opportunity to build on quilting skills

Learn the art of tambour beading in this class