5 Courses in Leeds

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I started at a young age at my Grandmother’s knee, she was the most accomplished needlewoman I have ever known. By the time I attended secondary school, I could knit, crochet and embroider as well as turn a seam by hand and machine. The sewing machine was always out during my teenage years and has never been far from me since.

outdoor sewing solutions

OUTDOOR SEWING SOLUTIONS – Commercial and Industrial Sewing Contractor

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manorhouse school of upholstery

A private training centre offering a range of upholstery and soft furnishings courses from beginner to advanced and in both modern and traditional upholstery. We provide training courses for recreational and professional purposes. Courses range from 1 day to 12 weeks.

textiles skills centre

The TEXTILES SKILLS CENTRE brings together industry and education experts to support, develop and deliver resources, courses and events for textiles teachers, trainers and the open community.

millan centre

We hope you enjoy browsing through our website and find it useful and informative. Millan Centre is a community centre for women and girls in the Manningham and Heaton area of Bradford. We provide a range of educational, social and health-related activities for our local community.

stitch and stitchability

Fabric | Stitch and Stitchability | Wetherby Stitch and Stitchability & Another Era by Emma - Cotton & Bamboo jerseys, Historical Fabrics, Sewing Lessons, Handmade Historical costumes near Wetherby, Leeds.

st george's lupset

Learning We deliver affordable workshops and adult education courses, great for improving skills, meeting people and having fun. We also offer regular job clubs with advice on writing CVs and job searching.Whether you want help with basics like maths, English and IT, or more creative skills like sewing and nail art, we can help. We’ve helped people into higher education and back into work after unemployment.

bowery gallery

Drawing inspiration from the Bowery district of New York, home to artists, musicians and poets, the

thread republic

Thread Republic is an affiliate of Mend Assembly (Totnes, Devon) along with Stitch Department (Ryde, Isle of Wight). Each group takes a local approach, working in our communities to offer alternatives to clothing consumption, use and disposal. Our shared knowledge will enable us to collaborate, explore and implement solutions to address issues of textile waste, lack of basic sewing and mending skills and clothing over-consumption. We are collaborative project bringing together creative practitioners, designer-makers, consultants and workshop leaders with a shared aim to provide goods and services which offer an alternative to the traditional linear lifecycle of our clothing and textiles. We believe in circular solutions. By celebrating the art of making, repair and repurposing we can ensure pieces stay in our lives for longer to be cherished and used frequently. Thread Republic is combining our joint expertise to build a community of like-minded makers, upcyclers, artists, crafters, alteration experts, menders and teachers who want to create and innovate together.