Workshop description:
This is a great workshop to learn basic sewing skills to enable you to work on projects at home.
We will cover a variety of simple sewing exercises on sample pieces building up a sample file for you to keep and use as a reference.
Threading your machine, needles and feet, measuring and pattern reading, cutting and pining, straight seams, seam allowances and seam finishes, mastering corners and curves, inserting a zip, adding a pocket, working with bias binding, working with shirring elastic, introduction to jersey fabrics, working with batting and basic appliqué.
You will then make a boxed reversible tote bag using the skills you have learnt with the opportunity to add additional details you have learnt during the day.
Other:
All materials, equipment, and sewing machines are provided.
Refreshments will be available throughout the day and lunch will be provided by The Foxlowe Café.
Skills level: Suitable for beginners
Date: 30th August 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm
Price £75 (includes all refreshments, lunch, materials, use of machines and equipment, a folder to take home)
To book please visit www.cabbagerose.co.uk to book a place or for more information.
"Thank you for an absolutely brilliant day! Can't believe how much we achieved with the help of expert and patient tuition" - Penny
"What a fantastic day I had, updating some skills and learning lots of new ones. I can thoroughly recommend this course, it's a great hands-on sills-based learning fun workshop" - Lisa
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