Friday 28 February 2014

A variety of embroidery

Embroidery on a quilt for a wedding present

Team shirts + School shorts + Badges + Towels

Wednesday 26 February 2014

Learn To Sew - Tuesday Evening classes starting soon



LEARN TO SEW
Tuesday evening class starting soon (6 x 3hrs)

This  course enables beginner or refresher students to start reference samples & sew a pair of pyjamas featuring  a collared shirt and elastic waist boxer shorts. Techniques covered may include hems, seams, zips, gathering, buttons and buttonholes, corners and curves, basic stitches, collars, pockets, sleeves, elastic casing, & patch pockets. Students will also learn about the use and care of your machine, the importance of quality, needles, threads, fabric choices, selecting the correct pattern size, anatomy of patterns, and basic pattern adjustments. During class students will also learn to use an overlocker for basic overcasting.

Students will need to bring their own sewing machine and supplies.
Details available upon registration.

Students must be able to attend all classes.
Due to the format of the course catchup classes can not be offered.
 


Threads Magazine

Look what arrived yesterday ...
I've had a quick flick through and look at the pictures
The article on using border fabrics looks very interesting