185 Stitch courses

LEARN HOW TO SEW LEATHER USING INDUSTRIAL MACHINES FOR BAGS, ACCESSORIES, AND GARMENTS This is the third module of a series designed to provide thorough, professional training in leatherworking, sewing and accessory making. Each module has been carefully designed to equip individuals with key skills for starting a career in this sector, broadening their industry knowledge, or embarking on their own journey with solid foundational skills. During the class, you will learn how to correctly sew with the most common machines used in the leather industry and understand their differences. You will gain knowledge about threads, needles, feet, machine components, and useful sewing tricks. You will learn how to set the machine correctly to obtain suitable tension and successfully work with a variety of leather thicknesses and textures. Additionally, you will acquire skills to troubleshoot sewing issues and effectively handle challenges like sewing curves, working with multiple layers of leather, and managing stretchy, rough, or slippery surfaces. Moreover, you will receive valuable handouts, curated lists of leather and tool suppliers for future reference, and create personalised samples for your own use. By the end of the tuition, you will have: – Understood how to set and operate common leather industrial sewing machines, comprehended their differences and main features – Effectively threaded and operated a lock stitch walking foot machine, ensuring correct tension in your sewing – Utilised various tools, equipment and industry tricks proficiently in sewing – Identified thread types and needle sizes for different applications – Learned to sew leather accurately, distinguishing it from other materials, and mastered sewing thin versus thick leather – Sewn straight lines, curves, and parallel lines with confidence – Produced a variety of basic seams, seam finishes, constructions, continuous, and reinforced seams – Handled sewing multiple layers of leather -Successfully obtained fundamental knowledge to sew simple products independently Included in the course: You will receive useful paper handouts containing: – An illustrated guide providing essential information about types of sewing machines and their components. – A glossary containing information about needles, thread types and essential key words related to the topics of the lesson – A list of recommended suppliers for leather and fittings, both in London and online Find all modules here: https://the-london-leather-workshop.cademy.co.uk/

Join us at our special fundraiser event to celebrate Blankets for London 2023 and support us for next year! Craft Forward Christmas Party celebrating Blankets for London 2023 🌟 Date: Sunday 17th December 2023 🕔 Time: 5pm - 8pm 📍 Location: 3Space International House, 6 Canterbury Crescent, SW9 7QD Craft Forward invites you to a heartwarming celebration of Blankets for London 2023 and all the remarkable achievements we've accomplished together. This fundraising event will be an evening of creativity and community as we come together to celebrate what we have accomplished so far and to fundraise for Blankets for London 2024. Two awards to be won: 🧶 Creative Champion Award: Be prepared to applaud the artistic minds behind our cosy blankets! We will be awarding one creative champion for their exceptional contribution in crafting the most squares for Blankets for London this year. 🧣 Wear Your Creations Award: Show off your handmade creations by wearing your beautifully crafted garments, accessories, and more. The event is your runway, and we're giving away a prize for the best-dressed individual! You'll be able to silently vote through the evening for your favourite outfit. A very special raffle: Feeling lucky? Participate in our special raffle for a chance to win a luxurious blanket kit from Wool and the Gang. It's a knitting and crocheting enthusiast's dream come true, and every penny raised through the raffle will contribute towards Blankets for London 2024. BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft): Of course this wouldn't be a Craft Forward event without some crafting! Bring your work in progress, your most recent finished project, the handmade object you're most proud of. Every penny raised during this event goes towards funding Blankets for London 2024, helping us continue our mission of spreading warmth and love to those most vulnerable in our community. Join us for a memorable evening of warmth, creativity, and community: let's craft a brighter, warmer future, one stitch at a time! Tags United Kingdom Events Greater London Events Things to do in London London Parties London Seasonal Parties #social #networking #party #art #craft #fundraiser #knitting #crochet #christmas #forward

An evening of making Christmas ornaments with felt and hand stitching.

Create a bird or animal in this needle felting wool sculpture workshop. Learn a new skills, make friends and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in the creative space at Stitching Kitchen

An Essential Sewing & Making Skills Course for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

Join us at Stitching Kitchen for a wonderful few hours learning how to create a rag rug or rag rug cushion.

A sewing workshop to create an easy fitting top or dress which has a couple of different style options. Full help is on hand to understand the pattern, cut out and assemble your garment.

A sewing workshop to create a simple dungaree dress which has a couple of different style options. Full help is on hand to understand the pattern, cut out and assemble your dress. Bring your own machine or borrow one from Stitching Kitchen.

Ongoing fortnightly machine patchwork quilt course. Learn how to cut, sew, sandwich, quilt and bind to create your own patchwork quilt.

A beginner friendly embroidery workshop at Studio Dawn with Stephie from Hoop & Fred