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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 19 June 2021, 10.00-15.30
Product code: Cbodice210619
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Introduction to Dressmaking
£87.50
Introduction to Dressmaking
If you have never used a sewing pattern or made a garment before, then this is the workshop for you!
Date & time: Tue 13, 20 & 27 July 2021, 18.30-21.00
Product code: Dsdress210713
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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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: Sat 17 July 2021, 10.00-12.30
Product code: KFelting210717
Places available: 0
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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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 17 July 2021, 9.15-17.00
Product code: Dfitnflare210717
Places available: 4
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 17 July 2021, 10.30-17.00
Product code: Dtunic210717
Places available: 2
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 17 July 2021, 9.15-17.00
Product code: Dwiggle210717
Places available: 3
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 17 July 2021, 10.30-17.00
Product code: Dcapri210717
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Sew your own A-line or…
£70.00
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 17 July 2021, 10.30-17.00
Product code: DApencil210717
Places available: 4
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Introduction to Paper…
£35.00
Introduction to Paper Cutting at Oppidan Social
If you’re a craft minimalist this is the course for you! Take a piece of paper and a super sharp scalpel and try your hand at the beautiful art of paper cutting!
Date & time: Sat 17 July 2021, 14.00-17.00
Product code: Ppaper210717
Places available: 1
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Linocut Printing at Oppidan…
£40.00
Linocut Printing at Oppidan Social
Short, sweet and simple printing techniques don’t come much better than linocut printing.
Date & time: Sun 18 July 2021, 14.00-17.00
Product code: PLino210718
Places available: 6
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Introduction to Hand…
£35.00
Introduction to Hand Embroidery at Oppidan Social
Learn the easy and satisfying art of hand embroidery over a relaxing 2.5 hours.
Date & time: Sat 24 July 2021, 13.00-15.30
Product code: Embhand210724
Places available: 3
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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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 24 July 2021, 16.30-18.30
Product code: Macrame210724
Places available: 6
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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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 24 July 2021, 14.15-16.45
Product code: AZipbut210724
Places available: 1
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: Sun 25 July 2021, 10.00-15.30
Product code: Cbodice210725
Places available: 1
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio 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: 6
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: 1
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: 1
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: 2
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
From the blog
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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