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Leather Journal Workshop
This is fun and friendly workshop,suitable for complete beginners. Using up-cycled leather we start in the morning making a small (15 x 11cm) 96 page book with an elastic closure. This will introduce you to all the basic bookbinding and leather working techniques. In the afternoon make a larger 120 page journal with a wraparound leather cover which can be designed to take pens or pencils. This book could be closed using a leather tie or incorporating a vintage button. You’ll go home with two stunning and unique up-cycled leather journals and the skills to make more.
In this session we’ll cover
Finding the grain of paper
Folding the paper to make sections using a bone folder
Making templates for the stitching holes
Using an awl to make the paper holes
Choosing your leather (it will be pre cut)
Using a Japanese Screw Punch to cut holes in the leather
Choosing and waxing your thread
Mastering the ‘Long Stitch’ technique for sewing the sections to the leather
Getting the tension right
Sewing buttons onto leather
Incorporating the features of the recycled leather into your design
What you need to bring
Nothing, everything is provided. However if you have favourite paper (max A4) or buttons you would like to use please bring them along. There will be plenty of upcycled leather and 140gm recycled cartridge paper for you to use, and a large quantity of vintage buttons to rummage through. Please bring a packed lunch or you will have time to pop out to a local cafe. Tea, coffee and homemade cake are provided.
Tutor Lynne Friel
| Date/Time | Class | Cost | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
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18/05/2019 10:00 am - 4:30 pm |
Leather Journal Workshop
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£80.00 | 5 |
Jolly Deer Wall hanging
This cheery Deer is bound to make you smile, make one for your home in your own chosen fabric, use a lightweight furnishing, craft cotton corduroy or light wool he could look great in tweed. Make him with a red nose for the festive season. This is the perfect class if you enjoy or want to have ago at toy making. We provide a pattern and instructions for you to use again and again.
Skill level- Confident Beginner
The topics we aim to cover
Shaping and sewing in 3D
Hand finishing
What to bring to the class
50cm of your chosen fabric at least 115cm wide, thread to match
40cm x 40cm of contrast fabric for the antlers ( we have a box of fabrics you are welcome to sort through and use) or twigs look great as an alternative
Two buttons approx size of 20p for eyes and two for nose (we have jars of buttons you can look through)
We supply stuffing and felt for noses
We have sewing machines for you to use but if you would like to bring your own that’s fine
Maximum number on class -5
Tutor
Aly Warner
Sorry, we don't have any classes planned currently. To register your interest please email us at hello@bobbinsewingschool.com.
Coco Dress or Top
Never sewn Knits before? then this is the perfect starter – Make your own Coco, the perfect Breton top or knit dress with multiple variations. Coco is easy fitting, with no zips, buttons or other fiddly bits. The perfect introduction to sewing knit fabrics on a regular sewing machine, We supply you with the pattern which includes user-friendly instructions so you can go away and make lots more
A year-round staple that’s so easy to wear, Coco makes a great spring marinière top, summer tunic, autumn funnel neck or cosy winter dress. Designed for low-stretch knit fabrics, the classic style features a boat neckline, choice of top or dress lengths, three quarter length or long sleeves, with side splits at the hips on the top version. Make it your own with optional sixties funnel roll neck, rolled cuffs and patch pockets.
Skill level- Confident Beginner /Intermediate
The topics we aim to cover
- To teach you the skills you need when dealing with stretch knit and Jersey Fabrics
- Learn what measurements you need to take
- Cut out a commercial pattern
- Read a pattern
- Understand terms used
- Cut your fabric correctly
- Methods of putting your garment together
- Tips on which seams to use and where
- Correct pressing techniques
- Professional finishing hints and tips
What to bring to the class
Fabric:
– Dress with funnel neck + cuffs – 2.3m x 150cm wide (2 1/2 yards x 60in) OR 3m x 115cm wide (3 1/4 yards x 45in)
– Plain dress – 2m (2¼ yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.7m (3 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide
– Top with funnel neck + cuffs – 1.8m (2 yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.7m (3 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide
– Plain top – 1.5m (1¾in yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.2m (2½ yards) x 115cm (45in) wide
If you prefer your Dress knee length please add 20cm to the total for wide fabric and 50cm for narrower fabric
- Matching thread
- Ribbon (30cm x 6-8mm wide) or stay tape
- Stretch or ballpoint needle for your sewing machine
- Matching thread
- Ribbon (30cm x 6-8mm wide) or stay tape
- Stretch or ballpoint needle for your sewing machine
- Matching thread
- Stretch or ballpoint needle for your sewing machine
We have sewing machines for you to use but if you would like to bring your own that’s fine
Maximum number on class -4
Tutor
Aly Warner
| Date/Time | Class | Cost | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
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16/03/2019 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Coco Dress or Top
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£80.00 | 1 |
How to Use your Overlocker
The ever scary overlocker, if you own one and feel its missing its potential, bring it along to this class and we will spend some time discussing and practicing the different stitches and techniques available on your machine and then we will put them into practice and make a simple T shirt.
Class level – Intermediate, you will have sewn other easy to make garments and have good basic sewing knowledge. Have access to and be able to bring your own overlocker to the class along with the manual for the machine.
The topics we aim to cover are:
We aim to cover the points on the list below. Depending on how many questions you have, we may not get a chance to cover everything – please let us know if there is something specific you really want help with before you leave if we don’t cover it in the class.
We aim to teach you the skills you will need to improve your overlocker use. You will make an easy to wear Tshirt using your overlocker and samples that can be referred to in the future All fabrics are included for the class
Specifically you will learn;
- Overlocker techniques
- Stitches and how to change them
- Using stitch and tear interfacing
- Attaching a continuous neck band
- Working with different fabrics
- The Overlocker rolled hem
What you need to bring to the class:
- An Overlocker and any accessories you have
- Your overlocker manual (important)
Maximum class size 4
Tutor
Aly Warner
| Date/Time | Class | Cost | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
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25/01/2019 10:00 am - 3:30 pm |
How To Use an Overlocker
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£70.00 | 1 |
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10/03/2019 10:00 am - 3:30 pm |
How To Use an Overlocker
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£70.00 | 3 |
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11/05/2019 10:00 am - 3:30 pm |
How To Use an Overlocker
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£70.00 | 3 |
Soft Tailoring Jacket Making
Make yourself something to be proud of and a timeless classic. I love soft tailoring its my favourite pastime. You are welcome to make a jacket of your choice from a commercial pattern or the jacket jacket pictured for which I will draft a pattern for you. I have made this design repeatedly over the past 6 years for many people in many fabrics from wool to linens. If you would like to move on in your skill set then this is your class
Skill level-Intermediate +/ Advanced.
The topics we aim to cover
- To teach you all the skills you need to become confident with soft tailoring
- Learn what measurements you need to take
- Cut out a commercial pattern and make adjustments if necessary
- Read an advanced pattern
- Understand terms used
- Cut your fabric correctly
- Methods of putting your garment together
- Tips on which seams to use and where
- Correct pressing techniques
- Professional finishing hints and tips
What to bring to the class
Should you wish to make one of My Jackets (as pictured and displayed in our workshop) please email us at the time of booking so that we can prepare a pattern for you otherwise you are welcome to bring a pattern of your choice, if possible please choose a multi size pattern. Commercial pattern sizing tends to work out smaller than sizes of ready made clothing so please check to ensure your basic measurements fall within the size range on the pattern. (When measuring yourself for this, bring a tape measure around your waist, hips and bust and pull tightly enough to get an accurate measurement don’t add anything for ease.)
Fabric amounts for my jacket will be advised when I receive your measurements but they are approximately 2m of main fabric 150cm wide and 1.5 m of lining
Thread
Interfacing which I can provide at £6 metre if requested
For your own pattern please choose the fabric quantities as advised on your pattern envelope according to your size, please bring everything listed on the pattern envelope.
We have sewing machines for you to use but if you would like to bring your own that’s fine
Maximum number on class – 4
Tutor
Aly Warner
| Date/Time | Class | Cost | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
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02/02/2019 - 16/02/2019 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Soft Tailoring Jacket Making
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£200.00 | 2 |
Free Motion Machine Embroidery Lampshade
Create a conversation piece for your home. Say goodbye to sewing rules and try your hand at rule-free doodling and sketching – in thread! You will spend the first part of the morning practicing Free Motion Machine Embroidery before working on your design and in the afternoon make up your final piece into a 30cm drum lampshade that can be used as either a pendant lampshade or added to a lamp base.
Skill level -We do recommend that you have done some previous Free Motion Machine Embroidery at beginners level before undertaking this class.
The topics we aim to cover in this lesson are:
Setting up your machine for FME
Tools required for FME
Thread sketching
FME & Applique
Stabilizing / hooping
Fabric choice and preparing your fabric
Thread choice
Needle choice
Transferring designs
Where to find inspiration
Applications for FME
Great practice ideas
Resolving issues
Learning good FME habits
Making a lampshade from a laminate kit
All materials to practice and make up the lampshade will be provided by us for this class including a 30cm drum lampshade kit, please bring along any pictures for inspiration if you wish.
We have sewing machines you can use but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer
| Date/Time | Class | Cost | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
|
17/02/2019 10:00 am - 4:30 pm |
Improvers Free Motion Embroidery Lampshade
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£80.00 | 5 |
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12/05/2019 10:00 am - 4:30 pm |
Improvers Free Motion Embroidery Lampshade
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£80.00 | 5 |
2 day Dressmaking
Two days of dressmaking suitable for anyone that can use a sewing machine and wants to add to their wardrobe. Many commercial patterns have tricky to follow instructions and the best way to improve is to keep adding to and practising your sewing techniques. The class is small and allows your tutor plenty of time to give advice and show techniques that will help you gain a successful result. Choose a pattern according to your previous abilities, bare in mind this is a short course of only 12 hours so simple dresses, tops and bottoms would be best .
Skill level- If you know how to use a sewing machine and have completed small craft projects and simple dressmaking you will be at a skill level to partake in this course. Please bare in mind your ability when choosing your pattern. As with all projects some take longer than others so you may wish to finish off at home.
AIMS OF THE COURSE
Read a pattern
Learn how alter a commercial pattern to your requirements
Understand terms used
Methods of putting your garment together
Tips on which seams to use and where
Correct pressing techniques
Professional finishing hints and tips
What to Bring to the class
You will need to bring a pattern of your choice, if possible please choose a multi size pattern. Commercial pattern sizing tends to work out smaller than dress sizes of ready made clothing so please check to ensure your basic measurements fall within the size range on the pattern. (When measuring yourself for this, bring a tape measure around your waist, hips and bust and pull tightly enough to get an accurate measurement don’t add anything for ease.)
Fabrics – Please choose the fabric quantities as advised on your pattern envelope according to your size
All notions requested on your pattern
Tutor
Aly Warner
| Date/Time | Class | Cost | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
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02/03/2019 - 03/03/2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
2 Day Dressmaking
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£125.00 | 3 |
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01/06/2019 - 02/06/2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
2 Day Dressmaking
Stable 2, The Vine, Stockbridge Hampshire |
£125.00 | 4 |
Little Girls Sundress
Summer and pretty cotton fabrics go together like strawberries and cream. Make your little girls summer by creating gorgeous traditional sundresses. We have chosen a dress that has a shirred elastic bodice top – this will teach you a couple of extra skills rather than just creating a simple dress (a little more challenging) and allows for growing room!
The topics we aim to cover are:
- Learn how to cut accurately
- How to finish edges
- Using shirring elastic
- Attaching straps
- Different hems
Materials needed:
Ideally you should bring along a cotton/cotton blend fabric.
- Assuming fabric widths of 115cm
- Age 2 – 50cm fabric
- Age 4 – 90cm fabric
- Age 6 -130cm fabric
- Age 8 – 140cm fabric
- 1 x 10m reel if shirring/sewing elastic
- 1 reel of thread to match or contrast your fabric
Tutor -Aly Warner
Sorry, we don't have any classes planned currently. To register your interest please email us at hello@bobbinsewingschool.com.
Bobbin Mini Sew and Stitch
Making is popular amongst all ages and children are as keen to have a go at as many crafts as us adults. Bobbin Mini Sew and Stitch with Mum ( or Dad or Granny or whoever you wish) is aimed at ages 7 – 12, boys and girls alike. We will have a go at using a sewing machine together and come away with new skills that we can use to make simple projects.
Summer Holidays 2018
Monday 30th July – Make a Cushion
Wednesday 8th August – Pencil Case
Saturday 18th August – Shoe Bag
What will you need to bring?
All materials will be supplied by Bobbin. We will offer drinks and biscuits but if you have a food allergy please bring along your own snack
Please advise us in advance of your child’s initial and whether a boy or girl.
Tutor – Aly Warner
Spaces are limited to 4 adults and 4 children
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