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Stitch n bitch are social sewing sessions aimed at people who love getting together over a glass of wine and with some music on to work on garments, discuss designs, encourage and celebrate sewing. Machines and food and drinks all provided.

Boost Your Career with Apex Learning and Get Noticed By Recruiters in this Hiring Season! Get Hard Copy + PDF Certificates + Transcript + Student ID Card worth £160 as a Gift - Enrol Now Give a compliment to your career and take it to the next level. This Crochet: Sewing Craft will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to shine in your professional career. Whether you want to develop skills for your next job or want to elevate skills for your next promotion, this Crochet: Sewing Craft will help you keep ahead of the pack. The Crochet: Sewing Craft incorporates basic to advanced level skills to shed some light on your way and boost your career. Hence, you can reinforce your professional skills and essential knowledge, reaching out to the level of expertise required for your position. Further, this Crochet: Sewing Craft will add extra value to your resume to stand out to potential employers. Throughout the programme, it stresses how to improve your competency as a person in your profession while at the same time it outlines essential career insights in this job sector. Consequently, you'll strengthen your knowledge and skills; on the other hand, see a clearer picture of your career growth in future. By the end of the Crochet: Sewing Craft, you can equip yourself with the essentials to keep you afloat into the competition. Along with this course, you will get 10 other premium courses. Also, you will get an original Hardcopy and PDF certificate for the title course and a student ID card absolutely free. This Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Crochet for Beginners Course 02: Sewing Course 03: Sewing Patterns Training Course 04: Fashion and Lifestyle Blogging Certificate Course 05: Fashion Store Assistant Training Course 06: Marketing Fundamentals Course 07: Social Media Strategy for Business Course 08: Visual Merchandising Course 09: Product Photography Course 10: Workplace Safety Course Course 11: First Aid Training As one of the top course providers in the UK, we're committed to providing you with the best educational experience possible. Our industry experts have designed the Crochet: Sewing Craft to empower you to learn all at once with accuracy. You can take the course at your own pace - anytime, from anywhere. So, enrol now to advance your career! Benefits you'll get choosing Apex Learning for this Crochet: Sewing Craft: One payment, but lifetime access to 11 CPD courses Certificate, student ID for the title course included in a one-time fee Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday Free up your time - don't waste time and money travelling for classes Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Learn at your ease - anytime, from anywhere Study the course from your computer, tablet or mobile device CPD accredited course - improve the chance of gaining professional skills How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £10 * 11 = £110) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) If you want to get hardcopy certificates for other courses, generally you have to pay £20 for each. But this Fall, Apex Learning is offering a Flat 50% discount on hard copy certificates, and you can get each for just £10! P.S. The delivery charge inside the U.K. is £3.99 and the international students have to pay £9.99. Curriculum of the Bundle Course 01: Crochet for Beginners Module 1: Introduction Module 2: Equipment for Crochet Module 3: Know Your Yarn Module 4: Basic Crochet Stitches Module 5: Advance Crochet Stitches Module 6: Beginner Patterns Module 7: Crochet Techniques Module 8: Getting Started with Crochet Projects(Part 1) Module 9: Getting Started with Crochet Projects(Part 2) Course 02: Sewing Module 01: Knowing Your Sewing Machine Module 02: Types of Sewing Machine Module 03: Sewing Supplies and Products Module 04: Threads Module 05: Fabric Basics and Common Stitches Module 06: Working with Patterns Module 07: Cutting, Marking and Getting Ready to Sew And Much More..... Course 03: Sewing Patterns Training Introduction Finding and Buying Patterns Unpacking the Envelope The Instructions Sheet The Tissue Paper Pattern Assembling and Reading PDF Patterns Unpacking and Reading Vintage Patterns Before You Cut a Size or View Final Project And Much More..... Course 04: Fashion and Lifestyle Blogging Certificate Module 01: Blogging 101 Module 02: Starting Out and Setting Up Module 03: Content Creation Module 04: Photography and Imagery Module 05: Staying Social Module 06: Networking and Events Module 07: Working with Brands Module 08: Monetising Your Blog Module 09: Building a Brand Module 10: Growing as a Blogger Module 11: The Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger Roundup Course 05: Fashion Store Assistant Training Module 01: Profession of a Personal Shopper Module 02: Planning Advice Module 03: Fashion and Trends Module 04: Communication and Protocol Module 05: Career Guidance Module 06: Understanding Consumer Behaviour Module 07: How to Make Your Shop a Magnet to Customers Course 06: Marketing Fundamentals Module 01: Introduction to Marketing Fundamentals Module 02: Definitions of Marketing Module 03: Traditional vs Contemporary Marketing Module 04: Marketing Management Orientations Module 05: Understand your Customers Module 06: Segmentation Course 07: Social Media Strategy for Business Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Importance of Social Media Marketing for Business Section 3: Creating a Social Media Strategy Course 08: Visual Merchandising Module 01: Introduction to Visual Merchandising Module 02: Store Layouts Module 03: Exterior Design Module 04: In-Store Design Module 05: Mannequins in Visual Merchandising Module 06: Display Fixtures Module 07: The Role of a Visual Merchandiser Module 08: Challenges of Modern Visual Merchandising Course 09: Product Photography Section 01: Photography 101 -Your Simple Outline! Section 02: Learning to shoot in Manual Mode Section 03: The 'Pre-Production' Phase Section 04: The Background Section 05: Lighting & Love Section 06: The Actual Photoshoot! Section 07: Post-Production Phase Section 08: The Final Word Course 10: Workplace Safety Course Module 01 : Health and Safety at Work and the Laws Module 02 : Managing for Health and Safety Module 03 : Risk Assessment and Common Risks Module 04 : Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Module 05 : Accidents and Ill Health at Work Module 06 : Electrical, Fire and Gas Safety Module 07 : Safety in Different Work Settings Module 08 : Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control Module 09 : Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work Course 11: First Aid Training Introduction to Workplace First Aid Legal Framework for Workplace First Aid Incident Management at Work Primary Survey Secondary Survey Basic First-Aid Techniques Dealing with Minor Injuries at the Workplace Secondary Illness Loss of Responsiveness and CPR Secondary Illness Breathing Problems Secondary Illnesses and Injuries Dealing With Fractures and Dislocations Call for an Emergency CPD 115 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in thisbundle. Persons with similar professions can also refresh or strengthen their skills by enrolling in this course. Students can take this course to gather professional knowledge besides their study or for the future. Requirements Our Crochet: Sewing Craft is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having these various expertise will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple job sectors. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

A starting class covering the absolute basics of free motion embroidery with plenty of hints and tips to get your started with this very satisfying technique.

4 day quilting workshop covering everything from tools, techniques, designing, measuring, cutting, stitching, wadding, binding, some history too. You will receive two feet for your machine, a book, and all the materials are included too

If you’re a beginner bag maker, this Retreat is perfect for you. A whole weekend to immerse yourself in fabrics, stabiliser, professional techniques and tips to boost your confidence and your skills. Hopefully, there’ll be a lot of chat and laughter too! **This retreat is a little different from many others in that making a bag isn’t the point of the weekend, although you will indeed make one. The focus is on learning new transferable techniques and skills that you will be able to use on so many bags you make in the future. We have our own ‘Retreat Suite’ of rooms, including a spacious, light and airy sewing room which is equipped with a display screen so everyone can easily see demonstrations from a working viewpoint. We also have our own bathroom and kitchen facilities. If you wish, you are free to continue work after dinner and until as late (or early!) as you like. You will need to bring your own sewing machine, fabric scissors and any other favourite sewing tools, but everything else is provided. Come and join us in the exclusive Facebook group Bag Makers Retreat at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bagmakersretreat/ for all the latest retreat info, chat, gossip and more, plus a chance to meet other like-minded folks.  If you have dietary requirements, please tell me before you book, so I can be sure we can meet your needs. All meal main courses are included in the retreat fee, as are Saturday and Sunday lunches and breakfasts. Starters, desserts and drinks with meals are not included but the meals are so huge you probably won’t want starters and desserts anyway!! Tea and coffee is available whenever you need, but you do have to make it yourself!  If you’d like to stay an extra night or two, maybe to arrive on Thursday or leave on Monday if you have a long drive, let me know and I’ll check availability with our host. If you’d prefer to travel by train, we are happy to ferry you to and from the station, just ask. Please aim to arrive no later than 2pm as we have a lot of pattern cutting and fabric choosing to get through on Friday! Friday The fun starts here as you arrive at your weekend home-from-home – a beautifully refurbished, 4-star 18th century coaching inn with all the comforts you would expect. You’ll have time to settle into your own delightfully comfortable en-suite room which has all the anticipated little luxuries, before an introductory get-together with me and your companions in the sewing room at 2pm. You’ll be given your own copy of the bag pattern, which is very beginner- and domestic machine-friendly but which will incorporate a lot of features and techniques that are also in much more complex designs, making this an excellent springboard to any bag you want to make. Then you can wallow in the plentiful stash of fabrics to choose from, including some of my exclusive feature panel prints which aren’t available anywhere else. All the materials, interfacing, stabiliser, threads and bag hardware you need are supplied. As soon as you’re ready, you can start preparing and cutting out your pattern and some of the bag pieces so we can hit the ground running in the morning. After a superbly-cooked and substantial evening meal at around 6pm or so, you are welcome to continue working in the sewing room or to simply relax and chat there before bed. Saturday After an excellent breakfast, we can really start work adding to and adapting your bag pattern. You’ll work at your own pace from around 9am with no pressure – I want your weekend to be fun and not stressful! We will walk through the techniques together and I will be there the whole time to answer questions and troubleshoot any tricky bits. You’ll also have the chance to try sewing with faux leather , if you haven’t already, and we’ll explore ways and techniques to use and apply rivets.  Refreshments are freely available all day and you can take a break whenever you wish. A light lunch (with homemade cake!!) is also provided and we’ll have a short break in the middle of the day. The rest of the day will be similar to Friday – sewing, dinner at 6ish and more sewing if you wish to before bed. Do feel free to have a walk or just sit outside for a breather if the weather is kind. Sunday How can it be Sunday already?? Breakfast over, we’ll get back to work. You will need to allow a few minutes to pack and check out of your room, as it has to be made ready for Monday’s guests. Apart from that, it’s uninterrupted sewing (with refreshments and lunch breaks!) until your bag is finished. We’ll be heading off for lunch at 12.30pm or so. We have the sewing room for the rest of the day. If you don’t quite get done, there’s absolutely no need to worry as you’ll easily be able to complete your bag at home. If you finish earlier feel free to head home whenever you’re ready. Amongst loads of other hints and tips, you’ll learn – Interfacings – what to use and not to use Using stabilisers – which is best and why How to create a zipped pocket the pro way Adding a recessed zipper main closure to almost any bag Installing hardware Incorporating a built-in key fob Installing a rectangular base Sewing the bag together and topstitching A sneaky way of getting your bag right-sides-out without ugly seams! An easy way to add a zipper pull without tools Working with different types of rivet machine Faux leather on a domestic machine You’ll have handouts on all the techniques to take home. And I hope you have a lot of fun and make new friends while you learn!!  I never abandon my students at the end of the course so if you get stuck on anything at home, you are welcome to give me a shout on Messenger and we’ll sort out your problem together. The not-so-small print Book your place using the simple booking system below – just click on your choice of dates and go from there. The full price is £395.00. The deposit of £60 is non-refundable if you cancel but can, however, be credited towards a future retreat booked within the next 6 months. It is completely refundable if I or the venue cancel. The booking page only shows the Friday, but the course is running until Sunday. The balance of £335.00 is payable by approx 6 weeks before the retreat date and payment instructions will be sent to you in good time. Cancellations 4 weeks or less before the retreat date can only be refunded if someone on the waiting list can come instead. *Don’t worry that your booking confirmation may be headed Unicorn Studios – it’s just the site that I’ve run my booking system from for years… it’s not a scam!! *

Improving with stretch fabric - next steps with your overlocker / serger. Spend 3 hours playing with your overlocker to develop your knowledge and get to grips with Seaming, Flatlocking, Blind Hems, Pintucks, Lettuce edging, Rolled Hems and Complex fabric handling e.g. velvet/chiffon/spandex

A dressmaking day at Stitching Kitchen learn to fit a bodice and adjust a bodice block with Emma Smith

A sewing class to create a hexagon shaped candle mat using a mixture of hand and machine sewing.

A Christmas theme free motion embroidery workshop - drawing on the sewing machine to create Christmas themed appliqué designs.

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