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Perfect for yourself or for presents. Making knickers is a fun and practical workshop! You can choose to make for yourself or have a go at making boxer shorts. An array of lovely fabrics to choose from you will also learn french seams and working with elastic. Learn More

Marcy Tilton Jacket V8839

Everything you need to make this stunning designer garment is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it.

This loose fitting jacket will suit most figures and on this work shop there are lots of skills to learn.

Work with one of our stretch fabrics from a collection we carefully selected as we know they will give you a great result , alter you pattern to fit and then construct your jacket learning how to create darts, welt pockets and topstitching

We hope you will love it enough to purchase another fabric from our gorgeous selection to take home and make another.

Marcy Tilton Month

 This month the dressmaking workshops will all be using the wonderful designs of Marcy Tilton. Based in Oregon, USA, Marcy designs patterns for Vogue which are fabulous, wearable garments with lots of design detail.

 Marcy’s love of sewing comes through in her designs, curved seam lines, A-symmetrical hemlines, different darts and tucks, unusual pocket details and seam finishes all make for exciting original garments.

 We have chosen a mix of patterns using various fabrics so if you are looking for an unusual design, would like to learn new techniques or work with a difficult fabric there is something for everyone.

 An exciting challenging month for everyone and we are really looking forward to creating beautiful garments.

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Marcy Tilton Tunic Tops

Everything you need to make this stunning designer garment is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it.

There are a choice of styles on this workshop - sleeveless, long or short sleeves, curved, A-symmetrical or draped hem.

Work with one of our lightweight jersey fabrics from a collection we carefully selected as we know they will give you a great result , Learn all the skills needed to work with this tricky fabric

We hope you will love it enough to purchase another fabric from our gorgeous selection to take home and make another or more.

 

Marcy Tilton Month

 This month the dressmaking workshops will all be using the wonderful designs of Marcy Tilton. Based in Oregon, USA, Marcy designs patterns for Vogue which are fabulous, wearable garments with lots of design detail.

 Marcy’s love of sewing comes through in her designs, curved seam lines, A-symmetrical hemlines, different darts and tucks, unusual pocket details and seam finishes all make for exciting original garments.

 We have chosen a mix of patterns using various fabrics so if you are looking for an unusual design, would like to learn new techniques or work with a difficult fabric there is something for everyone.

 An exciting challenging month for everyone and we are really looking forward to creating beautiful garments.

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Marcy Tilton Dress

Everything you need to make this stunning designer garment is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it.

This jersey dress is semi fitted so will suit most figures and is perfect to wear all year round.

Work with one of our cotton jersey from a collection we carefully selected as we know they will give you a great result , learn to alter your pattern and how to work with jersey fabric, correct seams and hem finishes and gathering.

We hope you will love it enough to purchase another fabric from our gorgeous selection to take home and make another.

 

Marcy Tilton Month

 This month the dressmaking workshops will all be using the wonderful designs of Marcy Tilton. Based in Oregon, USA, Marcy designs patterns for Vogue which are fabulous, wearable garments with lots of design detail.

 Marcy’s love of sewing comes through in her designs, curved seam lines, A-symmetrical hemlines, different darts and tucks, unusual pocket details and seam finishes all make for exciting original garments.

 We have chosen a mix of patterns using various fabrics so if you are looking for an unusual design, would like to learn new techniques or work with a difficult fabric there is something for everyone.

 An exciting challenging month for everyone and we are really looking forward to creating beautiful garments.

Learn More

Marcy Tilton Month

This month the dressmaking workshops will all be using the wonderful designs of Marcy Tilton. Based in Oregon, USA, Marcy designs patterns for Vogue which are fabulous, wearable garments with lots of design detail.

Marcy’s love of sewing comes through in her designs, curved seam lines, A-symmetrical hemlines, different darts and tucks, unusual pocket details and seam finishes all make for exciting original garments.

We have chosen a mix of patterns using various fabrics so if you are looking for an unusual design, would like to learn new techniques or work with a difficult fabric there is something for everyone.

An exciting challenging month for everyone and we are really looking forward to creating beautiful garments.

Marcy Tilton Dress & Jacket

Everything you need to make this stunning designer garment is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it.

Create a beautiful outfit and learn lots of technique on this 3 day workshop.  The dress is made of panels so lots of matching, create bias binding for the neck and add a pocket. The fitted cardigan has mock front bands and a flounce,work with jersey and learn the correct seam and hem details, finish off with button & loop 

Work with one of our cotton jersey from a collection we carefully selected as we know they will give you a great result , learn to alter your pattern and how to work with jersey fabric, correct seams and hem finishes and gathering.

We hope you will love it enough to purchase another fabric from our gorgeous selection to take home and make another.

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Marcy Tilton Bag

Everything you need to make this stunning designer bag is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home carrying it over your shoulder.

 During the day you will learn how to construct and line the bag and insert internal and external pockets for your bits and bobs.  Each bag will be your own creation as you will select the fabric and trims from our stocks.    All you have to do is decide whether you are going to make a large or small tote and choose the fabric.

 

Marcy Tilton Month

 This month the dressmaking workshops will all be using the wonderful designs of Marcy Tilton. Based in Oregon, USA, Marcy designs patterns for Vogue which are fabulous, wearable garments with lots of design detail.

Marcy’s love of sewing comes through in her designs, curved seam lines, A-symmetrical hemlines, different darts and tucks, unusual pocket details and seam finishes all make for exciting original garments.

 We have chosen a mix of patterns using various fabrics so if you are looking for an unusual design, would like to learn new techniques or work with a difficult fabric there is something for everyone.

 An exciting challenging month for everyone and we are really looking forward to creating beautiful garments.

 

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Perfect for yourself or for presents. Making knickers is a fun and practical workshop! You can choose to make for yourself or have a go at making boxer shorts. Everything you need to make two pairs are provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing them! An array of lovely fabrics to choose from you will also learn french seams and working with elastic. Learn More

Everything you need to make this your summer jacket is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it. A summer jacket is a wardrobe essential, choose from linen cotton or denim to make this stylish jacket. On this workshop you will learn to put together the panels, correct seam finishes, top stitching and buttons and button holes. Learn More

Marcy Tilton Tunic Tops

Everything you need to make this stunning designer garment is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it.

There are a choice of styles on this workshop - sleeveless, long or short sleeves, curved, A-symmetrical or draped hem.

Work with one of our lightweight jersey fabrics from a collection we carefully selected as we know they will give you a great result , Learn all the skills needed to work with this tricky fabric

We hope you will love it enough to purchase another fabric from our gorgeous selection to take home and make another or more.

 

Marcy Tilton Month

 This month the dressmaking workshops will all be using the wonderful designs of Marcy Tilton. Based in Oregon, USA, Marcy designs patterns for Vogue which are fabulous, wearable garments with lots of design detail.

 Marcy’s love of sewing comes through in her designs, curved seam lines, A-symmetrical hemlines, different darts and tucks, unusual pocket details and seam finishes all make for exciting original garments.

 We have chosen a mix of patterns using various fabrics so if you are looking for an unusual design, would like to learn new techniques or work with a difficult fabric there is something for everyone.

 An exciting challenging month for everyone and we are really looking forward to creating beautiful garments.

Learn More

All thread and fabric is included in the cost of the workshop. Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

All thread and fabric is included in the cost of the workshop. Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

All thread and fabric is included in the cost of the workshop. Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

All thread and fabric is included in the cost of the workshop. Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

All fabric, pattern and notions are included in the cost of the workshop. A crisp tailored shirt can be worn with anything from suits to jeans. This workshop will teach you the techniques used in making a classic shirt. Seam finishes, hems and buttonholes will all be covered. After adjusting the pattern, you will make your garment from a choice of cottons & linens. You can choose to make this for yourself or you can make it for a male friend! Learn More

Everything you need to make this beautiful garment is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it. Using a classic pattern to create your dress, you will learn to handle box pleats, princess seams and a invisible zipper. We have a choice of excellent quality wool or woven fabric. Learn all the techniques you need to make this wardrobe essential and leave with a garment and pattern so you can make many more. Learn More

Achieving a perfect finish for your garments often comes from the extra details used in construction. On this workshop you will learn how to choose the correct fabric to interline for a couture finish, hand stitches and fastenings as well as how to make continuous bias binding from a small piece of fabric then finish seams and hems with a Hong Kong binding. Lots of techniques to learn, with samples and notes to take home. Learn More

This is a beautiful technique to create exquisite fabric panels, which can be used in quilting, window dressing or dressmaking. You will learn the skill of Pojagi seams, which is a Korean technique to create a flat, reversible seam, and traditionally was used to create wrapping cloths (Bojagi). It allows you to work from large blocks to very small. The technique can be done by both hand and machine and we will cover both on the workshop. Learn More

Marcy Tilton Tapered Trousers

Everything you need to make this stunning designer garment is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it.

On this workshop you will learn to alter your pattern before constructing these close fitting trousers. Choose from a selection of stretch fabric and construct your trousers learning how to make pleats, top stitch and insert and elastic waist.

We hope you will love it enough to purchase another fabric from our gorgeous selection to take home and make another.

Marcy Tilton Month

This month the dressmaking workshops will all be using the wonderful designs of Marcy Tilton. Based in Oregon, USA, Marcy designs patterns for Vogue which are fabulous, wearable garments with lots of design detail.

Marcy’s love of sewing comes through in her designs, curved seam lines, A-symmetrical hemlines, different darts and tucks, unusual pocket details and seam finishes all make for exciting original garments.

We have chosen a mix of patterns using various fabrics so if you are looking for an unusual design, would like to learn new techniques or work with a difficult fabric there is something for everyone.

An exciting challenging month for everyone and we are really looking forward to creating beautiful garments.

Learn More

Marcy Tilton Shirt

Everything you need to make this stunning designer garment is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it.

This shirt is a variation of a classic shirt, on this workshop you will learn all skills used to make a shirt plus how to insert a pleated collar, patch pocket and narrow hem.

Work with one of our cotton shirtings from a collection we carefully selected as we know they will give you a great result , learn how to select the correct interfacings before altering your pattern to fit and constructing your shirt.

We hope you will love it enough to purchase another fabric from our gorgeous selection to take home and make another.

 

Marcy Tilton Month

 This month the dressmaking workshops will all be using the wonderful designs of Marcy Tilton. Based in Oregon, USA, Marcy designs patterns for Vogue which are fabulous, wearable garments with lots of design detail.

 Marcy’s love of sewing comes through in her designs, curved seam lines, A-symmetrical hemlines, different darts and tucks, unusual pocket details and seam finishes all make for exciting original garments.

 We have chosen a mix of patterns using various fabrics so if you are looking for an unusual design, would like to learn new techniques or work with a difficult fabric there is something for everyone.

 An exciting challenging month for everyone and we are really looking forward to creating beautiful garments.

Learn More

Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

All fabric, pattern and notions are included in the cost of the workshop. A crisp tailored shirt can be worn with anything from suits to jeans. This workshop will teach you the techniques used in making a classic shirt. Seam finishes, hems and buttonholes will all be covered. After adjusting the pattern, you will make your garment from a choice of cottons & linens. You can choose to make this for yourself or you can make it for a male friend! Learn More

Make this lovely dress for spring and learn to work with sheer fabric. A perfect fitting dress in a choice of lengths with a floaty overlay – French seams and rolled hems will be covered on this workshop as well as lots of hints and tips on working with sheers. We have a wonderful choice of fabrics to choose from. Learn More

A denim jacket is a wardrobe essential. On this workshop you will learn to put together the denim panels, correct seam finishes, top stitching, buttons and button holes. You will learn to alter the pattern so that the jacket fits you perfectly. If you would rather make the jacket out of linen then there is always that option too. Learn More

Shirt making is a great thing to learn. French seams, collars & cuffs as well as buttons and buttonholes. You can choose from a selection of cotton shirtings to make this for a man or indeed for yourself! This photo is from the pattern envelope and the model is not included in the workshop!! Learn More

Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

All thread and fabric is included in the cost of the workshop. Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

All thread and fabric is included in the cost of the workshop. Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

All materials are included in the cost of the workshop. Come and learn how to make beautiful pillowcases using french seams to give it a professional finish. We will be using beautiful cottons and you will go away at the end of the day with two pillowcases ready to revamp your bedroom. Learn More

All materials and notions are included in the cost of the workshop. This is a day to make samples of techniques that will improve the finish of your garments. Although we love the overlocker it is good to know what other seam and hem finishes can be done. French seams, welt seams, narrow hems and Hong Kong binding will all be covered as well as many more. You will also make samples of machine and bound buttonholes and learn how to achieve perfect shirt collars and cuffs. Learn More

All thread and fabric is included in the cost of the workshop. Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

All thread and fabric is included in the cost of the workshop. Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

Everything you need to make this stunning designer garment is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required. Choose from a short or maxi dress style which suits many figure shapes and is perfect for a summer day or special enough for evenings. Using a sheer fabric can be a challenge but on this workshop you will learn all the techniques needed to tame this fabric, choose the correct seam and hem finishes. This course has been designed over two Tuesday as there will be some homework involved or feel free to come to stitch cafe on Wednesday 1st June to work on your dress if you wish. Learn More

All thread and fabric is included in the cost of the workshop. Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More

All thread and fabric is included in the cost of the workshop. Take your overlocker out of the box and bring it along to our Overlocking day! If you don't have one then then you can use one of ours. Learn how to thread your machine and how to set it up for finishing seams, constructing garments, decorative stitches and the perfect rolled hem. You will leave with samples and notes to give you confidence to use your overlocker for all your creative projects and the professional finish. Please when booking let us know what make your overlocker is or that you would like to use one of ours. Learn More