This is a Sewing Machine - Tues 19 December 10am-1pm
£45.00
Learn to sew with The Avid Seamstress at Village Haberdashery!
This class will introduce aspiring stitchers - or those who need a refresher - how to use a sewing machine! In this comprehensive three hour class, you'll get sewing machine-savvy and leave with enough knowledge and confidence to start making your own projects at home!
This workshop is focused solely on the skill of sewing and the entire three hours will be spent practising each element below to ensure that the methods stay in your mind after the class.
We use Janome XL601 (link will take you to Village Haberdashery's sewing machines) sewing machines in our class. If you'd like to bring your own machine, please let us know in advance and come to class with your machine's handbook.
Customers who purchase a Janome Sewing Machine from The Village Haberdashery are invited to take this class once free of charge. To book a place, please contact them at info@thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk.
This workshop covers:
- Machine safety
- Learn the different functions of the sewing machine
- Threading the machine
- Winding a bobbin
- Tension
- Changing a needle, needle position, needle size
- Mastering sewing machine speed control
- Sewing straight lines, curves and corners
- Sewing seams (understanding seam allowance)
- Finishing seams and reverse stitching
- Top-stitching
- Care of your machine and troubleshooting
About your teacher: Lisa Falconer is a sewing teacher and the seamstress behind The Avid Seamstress pattern company. She loves teaching beginners because it gives her a chance to watch people fall in love with sewing!
Skills needed: This class is designed for absolute beginners.
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Class size: 8
Location: Village Haberdashery - West Hampstead Square NW6 2BR
Please note that there are no refunds for class bookings. This workshop is run by Village Haberdashery - for more information about their classes, refer to their Class Policies or contact Village Haberdashery at info@thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk.
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One to One Sewing with The Avid Seamstress
£45.00
Need help learning how to use your sewing machine? Stuck on a particular part of a pattern / sewing project?
Would you like regular sewing lessons to learn or progress this amazing skill? You could make one of our sewing patterns under our expert eye.
These two hour sessions enable us to deep dive in and make amazing progress, giving you confidence to enjoy the wonderful art of sewing.
We will plan and tailor the time to focus on the areas that you would like to develop.
Adult's and children's lessons available.
Lessons take place in Enfield, North London
Evening and weekend times available.
Occasional day time slots available - if you would like a daytime slot please confirm before booking on this workshop - lisa.falconer@theavidseamstress.co.uk
Once your workshop is booked we will get in touch to confirm the date and time.
This is a Sewing Machine - Wed 5 July 630-930pm
£45.00
Learn to sew with The Avid Seamstress at Village Haberdashery!
This class will introduce aspiring stitchers - or those who need a refresher - how to use a sewing machine! In this comprehensive three hour class, you'll get sewing machine-savvy and leave with enough knowledge and confidence to start making your own projects at home!
This workshop is focused solely on the skill of sewing and the entire three hours will be spent practising each element below to ensure that the methods stay in your mind after the class.
We use Janome XL601 (link will take you to Village Haberdashery's sewing machines) sewing machines in our class. If you'd like to bring your own machine, please let us know in advance and come to class with your machine's handbook.
Customers who purchase a Janome Sewing Machine from The Village Haberdashery are invited to take this class once free of charge. To book a place, please contact them at info@thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk.
This workshop covers:
- Machine safety
- Learn the different functions of the sewing machine
- Threading the machine
- Winding a bobbin
- Tension
- Changing a needle, needle position, needle size
- Mastering sewing machine speed control
- Sewing straight lines, curves and corners
- Sewing seams (understanding seam allowance)
- Finishing seams and reverse stitching
- Top-stitching
- Care of your machine and troubleshooting
About your teacher: Lisa Falconer is a sewing teacher and the seamstress behind The Avid Seamstress pattern company. She loves teaching beginners because it gives her a chance to watch people fall in love with sewing!
Skills needed: This class is designed for absolute beginners.
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Class size: 6
Location: Village Haberdashery - West Hampstead Square NW6 2BR
Please note that there are no refunds for class bookings. This workshop is run by Village Haberdashery - for more information about their classes, refer to their Class Policies or contact Village Haberdashery at info@thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk.
The Sheath Dress Workshop @ Ray Stitch - Friday 14 July
£115.00
During this Friday daytime class at the gorgeous new Ray Stitch sewing studio you will cut and make this simple fitted ‘Sheath Dress’, perfect for a summer wardrobe! The workshop will be taught by designer of The Avid Seamstress sewing patterns, Lisa Falconer.
The Sheath Dress is a gorgeously draped garment with a flattering round neckline. There is an elasticated waist which makes this dress extremely comfortable and easy to wear and an invisible zip at the back to help you build upon your skills and master a new technique. You will have many options to add a personal touch and make this style unique to you, make this dress with short or mid length sleeves, with inner pockets or without, contrast colour feature zip or concealed
Level: This class is suitable for anyone who has a good grasp on basic sewing projects (cushions, tote bags, pencil cases etc.) This dress is an ideal starting block to begin your dressmaking journey. If this will be your first made garment we recommend that you choose a plain, easy-to-sew fabric.
You will cover the following techniques in class:
Tools, equipment and sundry notions are provided and your own copy of the pattern and lunch is included, however you are required to bring your own fabric.
Fabric Requirements:
115cm wide (Short sleeve, sizes 8-12 only*) : 2.2m
145cm wide plain fabric (short / long sleeve)
Sizes 8-12: 1.5m / 1.8m
Sizes 14-18: 1.65m / 1.8m
145cm wide patterned fabric (short & long sleeve)
Sizes 8-18: 2.1m
41cm concealed zip or for lightweight fabric 20cm concealed zip
(Due to the shape of the pattern it does not work with narrow fabric in sizes 14-18)
Fabric Recommendations: Light to medium weight fabrics. Laundered linen, cotton chambray, medium weight cotton prints, double gauze, brushed cotton, dobby weaves, different blends.
Booking a class at Ray Stitch entitles you to 10% off everything in-store and their team are happy to assist you with any questions about which fabric to choose. Please contact Ray Stitch 020 7704 1060 / info@raystitch.co.uk should you require assistance with your fabric choice.