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Sewing & Craft Workshops
FOR ALL ABILITIES
in Manchester's Northern Quarter and 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 28 May 2022, 10.00-15.30
Product code: Cbodice220528
Places available: 1
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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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 June 2022, 10.30-17.00
Product code: DApencil220604
Places available: 0
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 June 2022, 10.30-17.00
Product code: Dtunic220604
Places available: 0
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 June 2022, 9.00-17.00
Product code: Dfitnflare220604
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Master Zips and Buttonholes
£30.00
Master Zips and Buttonholes
Are you a Zip-a-phobic? We’ll show you how to take the challenge out of sewing zips by sharing simple tricks and tips that will give you the confidence to tackle zips head on!
Date & time: Sat 18 June 2022, 14.15-16.45
Product code: AZipbut220618
Places available: 3
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Linocut Printing
£40.00
Linocut Printing
Short, sweet and simple printing techniques don’t come much better than linocut printing.
Date & time: Sat 18 June 2022, 14.00-16.30
Product code: PLino220618
Places available: 6
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Jesmonite Plant Pot and…
£40.00
Jesmonite Plant Pot and Coaster
Learn about the versatile modern casting material Jesmonite, think of it as an eco-friendly lightweight answer to concrete!
Date & time: Sat 25 June 2022, 14.30-17.00
Product code: Jesmonite220625
Places available: 2
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Introduction to Macrame
£35.00
Introduction to Macrame
Go mad for macramé on this fantastic beginners workshop.
Date & time: Sat 25 June 2022, 11.00-13.00
Product code: Macrame220625
Places available: 5
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Sew your own Kimono
£60.00
Sew your own Kimono
A kimono is perfect for swanning around the house, covering up in the sun or channeling your inner bohemian at festivals.
Date & time: Sat 25 June 2022, 12.00-17.00
Product code: Dkimono220625
Places available: 1
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Sew your own Stretch…
£60.00
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 25 June 2022, 12.30-17.00
Product code: Dbatwing220625
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Sew your own Kimono Jacket
£60.00
Sew your own Kimono Jacket
Super quick to make, a Kimono style jacket is a perfect garment for summer layering or a swish night out.
Date & time: Sat 25 June 2022, 12.00-17.00
Product code: Dkimjaq220625
Places available: 3
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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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 25 June 2022, 9.00-17.00
Product code: Dfitnflare220625
Places available: 3
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 25 June 2022, 9.00-17.00
Product code: Dwiggle220625
Places available: 3
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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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 25 June 2022, 10.30-17.00
Product code: Dtunic220625
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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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 25 June 2022, 10.30-17.00
Product code: Dcapri220625
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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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 25 June 2022, 10.30-17.00
Product code: DApencil220625
Places available: 2
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 2 July 2022, 9.00-11.00
Product code: CPattern220702
Places available: 3
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 2 July 2022, 9.00-17.00
Product code: Dday220702
Places available: 5
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Fabric Focus - Ponte Roma
Apr 26, 2022
If you want a crisp, structured look with your dressmaking project, with added stretch and comfort, Ponte Roma is the ideal choice.
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