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For adults (age 18+) who are new to sewing. Whether you have never switched a machine on before or need a refresh following basic taught skills, this is for you.
5 week course
2 hour sessions = 10 hours of learning time
Wednesday 10th, 17th, 24th June, 1st, 8th July
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Held at Redborne Upper School in Ampthill.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
The price you pay reserves you a place at each weekly session, gives you full use of all machines and tools, and includes your kit to make your project. You have a choice of 2 kits…
£120
The parrot kit includes all the essentials to make your Picnic Wine Tote Bag, such as pattern pieces and threads (plus more!) but no fabric. Perfect if you already have a stash of fabric at home that can be used! Recommended fabrics are found below in the Aims and Outcomes section.
£125
The Peacock kit includes all the essentials, plus a fabric of your choice. So there’s nothing else you need to bring with you. You will be given fabric options to choose from.
DISCOUNTS
When you book and pay for 2 or more people onto the same course in one transaction, you will receive a 5% discount. When you book and pay for 4 or more courses in one transaction, you will receive a 10% discount.
AIMS AND OUTCOMES
By the end of the 5 week course, you will have made a useful tote bag with individual sections perfect for holding bottles of drinks to take on your picnic, carry to your friend’s BBQ, or to use at the weekly shop. Of course it’s your choice whether or not to use it to bring bottles of wine for the picnic! It’s a great project for new sewists with lots of straight edges. We will be using 1.5 metres of a heavy fabric such as thick calico, cotton canvas, or drill, in either prints or plain colours.
During the course, you will learn:
How to use a pattern (template) and and understand the specialist markings and symbols
How to use the sewing machine and different tools and equipment used in sewing
The different types of presser feet and stitch settings on the machine, to increase your confidence when making sewing choices independently
Knowledge of different types of fabrics and notions
How to sew straight, strong seams
Hemming and top stitching
How to sequence and construct multiple sections of fabric
READY TO BOOK?
Please complete the form to book your place. This will request a place. Your place will be confirmed following payment. Please look out for an email from Anneka at Crafty Birds with payment details, after submitting the form.
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