About this Event
Come join Cara and Siobhan at The Indie Sewing Room for a fun and creative event where you can sew your very own Christmas Advent Calendar! This in-person afternoon workshop will guide you through the process of creating a unique and personalised fabric advent calendar to help you count down the days until Christmas. This event is perfect for anyone looking to add a special touch to their holiday decor. Don't miss out on this festive and crafty experience!
Materials included:
- Cotton Canvas
- Yarn
- Threads
- Heat-tranfer Vinyl (gold and silver)
- Wooden dowlling
- String
(Everything required to make our advent calendars!)
Suitable for:
Not-quite-so beginners and beyond. (Basic sewing machine skills are required.)
Techniques included:
- Cutting from a pattern (provided)
- Working with domestic and industrial sewing machines
- Stitch teqnices - edge stitching, bagging out, patch pockets, tassel making
- Heat-tranfer Vinyl application
What to bring:
- Basic sewing kit (seam ripper, snips, fabric scissors, pins, hand sewing needles, chalk/pencil)
- You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine
You will have access to:
- A sewing machine to use during class
- Scrap fabrics for practices and samples
- An iron
- We have a limited amount of sewing supplies for students to borrow. Please get in touch at [email protected] if you would like to know more.
Food & drinks:
We will provide festive snacks & hot drinks. Please get in touch if you have any specific dietry requirments.
About your tutors:
You will be led by seasoned sewing instructors Cara and Siobhan, who have a combined 25+ years experience in garment and textiles manufacturing.
Accessibility:
The Indie Sewing Room is located on the 3rd floor of Park Lane House and is accessible via ramp, elevator, and stairs. You will be contacted with more information before the class.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Indie Sewing Room, Park Lane House, Bridgeton, United Kingdom
GBP 55.00 to GBP 60.00
