Intermediate - Sewing Machine One Day workshop - Zips and buttonholes

"My Soul is Fed with Needle and Thread"

This class is designed for those who are confident using their sewing machine but would like to explore sewing zips, buttonholes, and appliqué. You may have completed my Beginners Sewing Day, or you might just want to gain confidence with these techniques.

Some people simply love to sew socially and enjoy the creative process in a friendly group of like-minded individuals.

This 5-hour session (with half an hour for lunch, plus time at the start and end for setup and cleanup) is held at Westbury Arts Centre, where we’ll have plenty of space to learn and create.

Throughout the day, you’ll get comfortable:

• Inserting a zip
• Making a buttonhole
• Learning how to add appliqué to an item

All printed fabrics used in the class are designed by Steph.

Steph will guide you through every step in this relaxed, informal, and fun class.

You’ll receive two kits:

1. A kit to make a zip pouch
2. A kit to make an appliquéd cushion with a buttonhole fastening

Yes, you will complete two projects in just one day!

Steph will provide hints and tips throughout the session to help you refine your sewing skills.

All of this takes place in a lovely, inspiring environment at Westbury Arts.

• Sewing machine (please make sure it works)
• A buttonhole foot (you may have one already. Please check your manual - if not please purchase one suitable for your machine. If unsure please contact me).
• A zip foot (you may have one already. Please check your manual - if not please purchase one suitable for your machine. If unsure please contact me).
• Hand sewing needles and pins
• Thread (white will work for most items, but bring other colors if you have them)
• Sharp scissors (preferably a small pair and a large pair for cutting fabric)

Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day. Please bring a packed lunch, as there is nowhere nearby to purchase food.

There is free parking at Westbury.

*Another great day with Steph learning loads and walking away with useful items – Debbie

*Great workshop - always a great day out and learn new ways to use my machine.

*Thank you so so much for today. I’m at home and I’m in awe of what I’ve done. How have I waited so long to do this? This is the second sewing course I’ve ever been on, both run by Steph and look back at both and I can’t believe the advanced items I’ve made. They look so professional. Jacqueline

*Would recommend to anyone! Brilliant class, great trainer, learnt loads and have 2 things to take away! Ellie

*Thank you so much for a fantastic time. I really enjoy it and learnt so much it was so much cooler than I had expected. I’ve ordered both the bond and the laminate as I can’t wait to do it again! Jesse

*This is my third workshop and will be back again. They are informative, fun, challenging, engaging, interesting. Debs

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