MAIN DETAILS
Make a pencil case with a zip, and your choice of either a scrunchie or a key ring
No previous sewing experience required!
Demonstrations will be given, then your child will make their item by themself!
Help will be given where needed. No one is left to work alone if they are struggling
Everyone will have their own sewing machine to themself to use all day
The tutors are fully qualified textile teachers, with a full clear DBS. At least one tutor is first aid trained.
There will be two tutors present all day, plus a third tutor if the bookings exceed 14 attendees. Total maximum of 18 attendees in the workshop.
One full day of sewing from 9am to 3pm, with a morning break and lunch break in between
All materials and equipment included in the price
Food and drink is not included, please provide your child with snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. They will be able to refill their water bottle from the water fountain
Drop off at 8.55am so that we can start promptly at 9am. Collect at 3pm
Held at Redborne Upper School, in Ampthill
PRICES AND DISCOUNTS
To attend one full day at our sewing workshop, it is £55. If you book all four days you will receive a 25% discount and be charged only £175.
If you are booking two or more children for any number of days, please email hello@craftybirds.co.uk or message 07890063388 before booking to get a 10% discount code.
FABRICS AND DESIGN
There will be a wide range of fabrics provided on the day for you to choose your favourites. If you have your own fabrics at home, you are more than welcome to bring them. Just make sure they are non stretch. Cotton or polycotton poplin works best.
AIMS AND OUTCOMES
This will be an enjoyable day of designing, cutting, sewing, and socialising. You will also learn lots of sewing skills to use on future projects! We’re really proud to say that children who attend our courses become independent crafters, using materials, tools, and the sewing machine independently.
During the day, your child will learn:
How to use a pattern (template) and understand the specialist markings and symbols
How to use the sewing machine and different tools and equipment used in sewing
Increase their confidence using a sewing machine, setting the dials, selecting the best stitch settings, changing the presser foot, and how to solve common problems
How to construct accurate and strong seams
How to “finish” the edge of fabric to prevent fraying
How to insert elastic to make something stretch and become a fastening
How to insert a zip
To think logically-assembling various fabric pieces in a sequenced order
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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