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Wouldn’t it be lovely to have the perfect fitting bra without the changing room! This course is the perfect place to start. You will create a simple and beautiful bra made of high quality materials. Learning all the techniques and processes so that you can create many more. You need to be confident in using a sewing machine. Please call me if you are not sure about your experience. 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.

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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. 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

All material, pattern and notions are included in the cost of the workshop. The ultimate workshop!! After altering the pattern to fit you will go on to make your jeans or trousers. Learn how to insert a jeans zip and work with proper denim to create a fantastic pair of jeans. Black or blue denim available. If you are happier in a pair of tailored trousers come along and learn all the techniques and choose from gorgeous fabrics. Learn More

All material, pattern and notions are included in the cost of the workshop Couture" means dressmaking or sewing and is always associated with high quality. Couture clothes hang beautifully and last for years, they may take longer to make but it is always worth taking the time, especially if you have beautiful fabric. On this workshop you will learn all the skills needed to create a perfectly fitted and finished couture skirt. You will first make a toile which will be altered to fit your figure, next learn about interlining, correct interfacings, zips, waistbands, fastenings and all the hand stiches needed for a couture finish to your garment. Learn More

Creating a classic lined winter coat which will last a life time is a major project. The course will run over three days, 1 week apart and there will be an initial consultation to discuss patterns. The first week you will make a calico toile and carry out fittings. You will need to choose your fabric , we are happy to give you advice if required. The reason for the fabric not being included in the cost of the workshop, as we would normally do, is that we think to make this commitment you will want to be very specific about the fabric you choose. You may want cashmere or wool or even fur! but it needs to be your choice. We will have a selection of fabric for you to choose at varying price levels or alternatively you are welcome to bring your own. There will also be a large choice of patterns for you to choose from, all selected so they can be completed in the three days but will require homework. Included in the cost is attendance at stitch cafe on 30th January, 3rd & 10th February for those who don't want to work alone or don't have the equipment at home. You will learn how to speed tailor and all the tailoring techniques required to complete this project and you will learn to handle working with heavier fabrics. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us. Learn More

Do you have a favourite garment that you would love to recreate? On this two day workshop you will learn how to make a pattern from your garment and make up a toile for fitting. We cannot guarantee that you will have time to make the duplicate, it will very much depend on what you choose to copy. It would be best to bring along a simple garment to learn the techniques – a consultation with Claire can be arranged before the workshop. Learn More

Come and sew along side Claire & Sam . Just like stitch Cafe you will have use of all the facilities to work on your own projects. A chance to have a cup of tea and homemade cake and enjoy the company of like-minded people! Threads , notions & materials will be available for you to purchase should you wish and will be charged on an individual basis. Places will be limited to 8 so that there is sufficient space for everyone including Claire & Sam who will be developing samples for new workshops coming up. Learn More

Come and sew along side Claire & Sam . Just like stitch Cafe you will have use of all the facilities to work on your own projects. A chance to have a cup of tea and homemade cake and enjoy the company of like-minded people! Threads , notions & materials will be available for you to purchase should you wish and will be charged on an individual basis. Places will be limited to 8 so that there is sufficient space for everyone including Claire & Sam who will be developing samples for new workshops coming up. Learn More

Everything you need to make this tunic top 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. 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 an asymmetric pattern to make this drape top or dress , we will take the fear out of sewing with knit fabrics on this one day workshop. We have a choice of excellent quality jersey and double knit 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

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, choose one of five designs to create your dress. Take the fear out of sewing with stretch fabrics on this one day workshop. We have a choice of excellent quality jersey and double knit 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

All material, pattern and notions are included in the cost of the workshop. Learn to alter a pattern for your size, and make a perfect fitting pair of trousers for the summer. You will choose your fabric from our range of cottons and linen then learn to insert a concealed side zip and different bindings to finish off your trousers. 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

On this one day sewing school you can work on a garment of your choice – from the beginning or a project which needs finishing. Claire will be on hand all day to help you with your fitting, garment construction and finishing. We do have a large selection of beautiful fabrics for you to purchase from should you wish. 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.

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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.

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.

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All material, pattern and notions are included in the cost of the workshop. Learn to alter a pattern for your size, and make a perfect fitting pair of trousers for the summer. You will choose your fabric from our range of cottons and linen then learn to insert a concealed side zip and different bindings to finish off your trousers. 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

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.

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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.

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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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Wouldn’t it be lovely to have the perfect fitting bra without the changing room! This course is the perfect place to start. You will create a simple and beautiful bra made of high quality materials. Learning all the techniques and processes so that you can create many more. You need to be confident in using a sewing machine. Please call me if you are not sure about your experience. 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 and you could go home wearing it. A classic shirt dress will suit all figures, this workshop will teach you the techniques used in making a shirt. After adjusting the pattern, you will make your garment. Lots of hints and tips along the way will leave you with a shirt dress to inspire you to make many more. 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, choose one of five designs to create your T Shirt. Take the fear out of sewing with stretch fabrics on this one day workshop. We have a choice of excellent quality t-shirt 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

Everything you need to make a lovely pair of shorts is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it. Make a beautiful pair of crisp linen or cotton shorts for the summer months. Choose from a range of colours and choose the length you would like them. On this workshop you will learn to insert the perfect trouser zip and make a perfect fitting pair of shorts. You will be able to take the pattern and the skills you have learnt home with you and create many more. Learn More

All materials, pattern and notions are included in the cost of the workshop. For any of you who watched the Sewing Bee making a tie was one of the great projects. Claire ran this workshop last Christmas and all the women reported back that they were much loved! You will work with beautiful fabrics (even Dr Zeuss!) and work from a pattern by Claire ending up with a professional finish. You will have the pattern and the techniques to make many more. Learn More

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.

 Spend a day at the Barn learning how to make a bag for any occasion with this versatile pattern. You can choose to make a large tote a bag or a shoulder bag, both have magnetic snap attachment to keep everything safe. Learn More