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One full day of sewing - Tuesday

  • Crafty Birds Flitwick Road Bedford, England, MK45 2NU United Kingdom (map)

MAIN DETAILS

  • Make a drawstring back pack then tie dye it. And make a cute little plushie style animal!

  • 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


PRICE 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

A variety of fabrics, templates, and dye colours will be provided so that you can make the bag and plushie to your liking.


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 and hems

  • How to “finish” the edge of fabric to prevent fraying

  • How to fold and tie fabric in various ways to achieve different tie dye patterns

  • How to hand sew to do basic stitches and sew on buttons and beads

  • To think logically-assembling various fabric pieces in a sequenced order


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Earlier Event: 24 August
One full day of sewing - Monday
Later Event: 26 August
One full day of sewing - Wednesday