ZIPPER MASTERCLASS - SEWING WORKSHOP

• Centered zip
• Exposed zip
• Invisible zip

• Everything is included. You will receive the samples pre-cut ready for you to sew in calico, and all the zips.
• A folder for your finished samples to live in.
• A booklet that covers all the sewing techniques.
• Tea and coffee!

• A sewing machine in good working order, including zipper foot, invisible zipper foot if you have one, foot pedal and power cable.
• A general sewing kit to include: fabric scissors, pins, needles, seam ripper, fabric marker, tape measure etc.

This class is a beginner plus level. You should be comfortable with using a sewing machine and sew following the seam allowance. You’ve probably tackled a few dress making projects at home, but haven’t yet had the confidence to insert zips. Or perhaps you’ve sewn zips a while ago and have forgotten how! We will be demonstrating every technique first and then you will have a go.

Helen Shine from Dot n Cross is a pattern cutter and seamstress who has worked in the fashion industry in London for 12 years. She has cut patterns for several high-end designer brands, including Victoria Beckham, Mary Katrantzou and Karen Millen. She loves sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years with others, to help them on their sewing journey.

To see a full list of Helens workshops and the other venues she teaches at, head over to www.dotncross.com/group-sewing-classes-cornwall

This workshop is held at CAST in Helston.

CAST is a visual arts organisation, based in Helston, Cornwall. Their ambitious programme includes exhibitions of artists’ film, talks, screening events and workshops, as well as learning programmes for schools and creative activities for children, families and young people. CAST also provides studios for artists, an open-access ceramics studio and an excellent Café.

The class room/accessibility:

My classes are held in Studio 4, which is on the ground floor, close to toilets and the cafe, which are all on one level. There is a step free access at the front door. However, if you are parking in Wendron Street car park (see below), there are steps from the car park to the back door entrance to the building, then steps down to the ground floor once you are in the building.

Address:

CAST (Cornubian Arts & Science Trust)
3 Penrose Road
Helston
Cornwall
TR13 8TP

Parking:

The rear entrance to the building can be reached by steps from Wendron Street car park. Click here for Google Maps link.

It costs £4.60 for 12 hours.

PLEASE NOTE: You must put in your car registration number accurately to avoid a fine. Make sure you pay for enough time to cover the workshop to avoid a fine.

Bus:

The U4 runs hourly between Falmouth and Helston.

The 34 runs hourly between Redruth and Helston.

The U4 runs hourly between Penzance and Helston.

CAST is a 5 minute walk from the Seven Stars bus stop, on Coinagehall Street.

CAST Cafe:

When I was looking for a new venue for my workshops, I purposefully chose somewhere with a great onsite cafe! is open Wednesday – Saturday | 10am – 4pm

You can book your place on this workshop in one of two ways:

1. Through Eventbrite - Book online via Eventbrite. Please note that Eventbrite adds a booking fee, which goes directly to Eventbrite and is not retained by Dot n Cross.

2. Book Directly with Dot n Cross (No added booking fee)

Alternatively, you can book directly through Dot n Cross, by finding the class listing here:

https://dotncross.com/sewing-classes-cornwall/zip-masterclass-feb-26

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cornubian Arts & Science Trust (CAST), 3 Penrose Road, Helston, United Kingdom

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