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Sewing & Craft Workshops
FOR ALL ABILITIES
in Manchester's Northern Quarter and Chorlton
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Clone your Closet at…
£50.00
Clone your Closet at Bambers
You know THAT item in your wardrobe? It’s your wear-it-every-day, so-blimmin-comfortable, wish-I’d-bought-three absolute favourite. But it has seen better days and you’re feeling anxious about its inevitable demise. Well now you can clone that clothing!
Date & time: Sat 7 Aug 2021, 9.00-13.00
Product code: Clone210807
Places available: 5
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Overlocking for Beginners
£40.00
Overlocking for Beginners
If you are already friendly with your sewing machine and looking for a new technical challenge, don’t limit your sewing skills! Take things one step further and surprise yourself by unraveling the secrets behind sewing with an overlocker!
Date & time: Sat 07 Aug 2021, 14.00-16.30
Product code: AOverlock210807
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Introduction to Bodice…
£65.00
Introduction to Bodice Fitting
Do you have a classic hourglass figure? Are you the same dress size in every shop? Nope, nor us.
Date & time: Sat 14 Aug 2021, 10.00-15.30
Product code: Cbodice210814
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Sewing Patterns Decoded
£25.00
Sewing Patterns Decoded
Now you’re confident on your sewing machine, it’s time to tackle sewing patterns head on…
Date & time: Sat 21 Aug 2021, 9.15-11.15
Product code: CPattern210821
Places available: 1
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Dressmaking in a Day
£87.50
Dressmaking in a Day
If you have never used a sewing pattern or made a garment before but are ready to venture into the wonderful world of dressmaking, then this is the workshop for you!
Date & time: Sat 21 Aug 2021, 9.15-17.00
Product code: Dday210821
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Sew your own Wiggle Dress
£87.50
Sew your own Wiggle Dress
Free your inner bombshell and sew this seriously sexy wiggle dress to flatter your womanly curves. Choose to make either a sleeveless shift-style dress or one with a flattering mid-length sleeve and make the ultimate dress to flatter your figure.
Date & time: Sat 4 Sept 2021, 9.15-17.00
Product code: Dwiggle210904
Places available: 3
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Sew your own Fit and…
£87.50
Sew your own Fit and Flare Dress
The cutest dress on the block. Our Fit & Flare dress could be sewn up in retro cotton as a sweet and wearable day dress, or made from something special to become a fiercely flirty occasion dress.
Date & time: Sat 4 Sept 2021, 9.15-17.00
Product code: Dfitnflare210904
Places available: 3
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Sew your own A-line or…
£75.00
Sew your own A-line or Pencil Skirt
If you’re raring to take your first steps into dressmaking, join us in making either an A-line or pencil skirt in just one day and leave with a super stylish end result.
Date & time: Sat 4 Sept 2021, 10.30-17.00
Product code: DApencil210904
Places available: 3
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Sew your own Stretch…
£50.00
Sew your own Stretch Batwing Top
Holy pins and needles, Batman! Become your own sewing superhero and overcome the fear of working with that troublesome stretchy fabric.
Date & time: Sat 4 Sept 2021, 12.30-17.00
Product code: Dbatwing210904
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Sew your own Tunic Dress…
£75.00
Sew your own Tunic Dress or Top
Wardrobe staples have a special place in every girl’s heart, but what about making one for yourself. This fashion focused tunic dress, with a flattering boat neck, is the perfect everyday wear.
Date & time: Sat 4 Sept 2021, 10.30-17.00
Product code: Dtunic210904
Places available: 3
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Sew your own Capri Trousers
£75.00
Sew your own Capri Trousers
Look every inch the cool cat in your own pair of handmade, perfectly fitted capri pants.
Date & time: Sat 4 Sept 2021, 10.30-17.00
Product code: Dcapri210904
Places available: 1
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Introduction to Bodice…
£65.00
Introduction to Bodice Fitting
Do you have a classic hourglass figure? Are you the same dress size in every shop? Nope, nor us.
Date & time: Sat 4 Sept 2021, 10.00-15.30
Product code: Cbodice210904
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Introduction to Macrame…
£30.00
Introduction to Macrame at Oppidan Social
Go mad for macramé on this fantastic beginners workshop.
Date & time: Sat 11 Sept 2021, 13.30-15.30
Product code: Macrame210911
Places available: 2
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Learn to Knit at Oppidan…
£40.00
Learn to Knit at Oppidan Social
There has never been a better time to pick up those needles and get them clacking! We’ll take you step by step through the basics, leaving you confident and wanting more!
Date & time: Sun 12 Sept 2021, 10.00-13.00
Product code: Knit210912
Places available: 5
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Introduction to Needle…
£35.00
Introduction to Needle Felting at Oppidan Social
Ready to get violent with a needle and some fibres? Then enter the wonderful world of needle-felted animals.
Date & time: Sun 12 Sept 2021, 14.00-16.30
Product code: KFelting210912
Places available: 0
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Clone your Closet at…
£50.00
Clone your Closet at Bambers
You know THAT item in your wardrobe? It’s your wear-it-every-day, so-blimmin-comfortable, wish-I’d-bought-three absolute favourite. But it has seen better days and you’re feeling anxious about its inevitable demise. Well now you can clone that clothing!
Date & time: Sat 18 Sept 2021, 13.00-17.00
Product code: Clone210918
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Tailor Made Fabric Lampshade
£40.00
Tailor Made Fabric Lampshade
If you want a bespoke look when it comes to lighting up your room, but can’t find the right lampshade, why not make it yourself?
Date & time: Sat 18 Sept 2021, 10.00-12.00
Product code: HLamp210918
Places available: 2
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Sew your own Knickers
£35.00
Sew your own Knickers
Don’t let your underwear let you down – simply sew your own knickers! Bring your knicker drawer to life with these fantastic briefs, the ideal project to perfect your sewing and overlocking skills.
Date & time: Sat 25 Sept 2021, 14.00-17.00
Product code: Dknicker210925
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Workshops Scheduled for 2021
Dec 13, 2020
We now have a full schedule of sewing and craft workshops on sale and are looking forward to welcoming you back in 2021! In line with latest government guidelines on reopening close contact services, we will be implementing additional measures. Complying with social distancing guidelines (2m, or 1m with risk mitigation where 2m is not viable),…
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