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1:1 sewing classes

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

Design and sew your own full-length apron! All materials are provided.

Learn to crochet in Surrey - this is an immersive 4 x 2 hour course running on Tuesday evenings in Walton-on-Thames.

Spend a day sewing the Nell Dress or blouse from Tilly and the Buttons.

Book a one to one session or bring a friend to work on a selection of projects which will be discussed at the time of booking

Learn to love your overlocker - AKA serger. Spend 3 hours playing with your overlocker to develop your knowledge and gain an understanding of how these work.

Come and join Janine at Stitching Kitchen for a one day quilt top course learning how to make a disappearing nine patch quilt. This workshop will take place over one full day. It is suitable for total novices, taking you through everything you need to know to build confidence in quilt-making. If you are a more experienced quilter, you will enjoy learning a new technique that has so many creative possiblities, and you can benefit from Janine’s years of experience to pick up tips and tricks for a professional, polished quilt. Your tutor Janine also holds monthly long-arm clinics at Stitching Kitchen that you'd be welcome to drop into if you'd like any further pointers, or would like to outsource the quilt finishing to her! What you will learn/achieve 1. Understanding the Nine Patch Block Structure You will learn how to create a traditional 3x3 Nine Patch quilt block, focusing on color placement and fabric contrast to maximize visual interest after the transformation. 2. Cutting and Rearranging Techniques You will then practice the “disappearing” technique: cutting the finished Nine Patch into quarters and rearranging the sections to create a new, more complex-looking block. 3. Design Variations and Layout Possibilities Janine will encourage you to explore different layout options using the same block pieces, discovering how rotating and rearranging the quarter blocks can produce unique quilt top designs. 4. Precision Sewing and Pressing for Accurate Blocks The workshop will emphasise best practices for accurate piecing and pressing, which are crucial for achieving clean lines and proper alignment after cutting and reassembling the blocks. What's included Tuition: full instruction and support in a small class. Written instructions that you can take away and refer back to at home. Use of all the tools you will need during the workshop. Use of the Pfaff and Janome sewing machines in Stitching Kitchen's fully equipped studio.  Tea and cake. What to bring Fabrics to make your disappearing nine patch blocks. We will send you a materials list, but just give us a call or drop in to the studio if you would like further advice, and we can also make suggestions about where to purchase quilting fabric. Stitching Kitchen has thread available to purchase. You won’t need to bring anything else and you can leave your sewing machine at home. Stitching Kitchen is fully equipped with Pfaff and Janome sewing machines and all the quilting tools and sewing kit for use during the workshop. We will stop for 30 minutes for lunch, do bring a packed lunch along. Stitching Kitchen also stocks a full range of haberdashery, batting and quilting tools if you discover anything you would like to purchase to use at home. Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs.  About your tutor Your tutor is Janine from TheFatQuarter Quilting https://thefatquarter.co.uk Having dabbled at patchwork and quilting when her children were babies, Janine moved on to develop a love for learning everything patchwork and quilting. In recent years she has owned a patchwork and quilting shop, living and breathing patchwork each day. Nowadays Janine is a professional Longarm Quilter and Patchwork Tutor with a love for sharing her wealth of experience. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

Description Fashion Design Diploma Making a name for yourself in the fashion designing world means gaining entry into one of the most exclusive, prestigious and rewarding career options in the world. You can let your creativity soar by creating your own label or joining some famous fashion houses and rising through their ranks. This is a career choice that has absolutely no limits for those who possess the required skills, creative talent and determination to succeed. Prepared under the expert guidance of fashion experts in the industry, this Fashion Design Diploma has been tailor-made for those who look forward to transforming their passion for fashion into an exciting life-long career. This course is ideal for those who have the flair for creativity in abundance and a willingness to do hard work in order to achieve their goals. It helps amateurs become professionally qualified fashion designers the industry is always on the lookout for. Whether you are already on your way to establishing yourself as a successful designer or are yet to learn the basics of dress designing, this comprehensive diploma could be your means to achieve your dream career. This Online Fashion Design Diploma will teach you the basics of sewing, garment construction, fabric selection, techniques of fabric handling, application of the knowledge of fabrics, coordination of colour and texture, monitoring quality and fit, fashion sketching, techniques of marketing and retail fashion production. Beginning with a broad overview of the fashion design industry as a whole, this online fashion design diploma explores the history of contemporary fashion design and is also an introduction to contemporary trends. What follows is a detailed investigation of key design elements and principles followed by an introduction to dressmaking and sewing. The course ends with an overview of the important steps that are involved in setting up and running a fashion design business, ultimately equipping you to achieve success in this dynamic industry. The Diploma in Fashion Design prepares students for the real world of professional design by teaching them how to run their own fashion design business in a professional and profitable manner. What you will learn 1: Fashion and Style 2: Design Process 3: Textiles 4: Clothing Creation 5: Fashion Marketing 6: Careers in Fashion Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

Spend half a day with Claire who will support you as you learn to alter and adjust clothes to fit and suit your personal style.