Hannah and Bella

Workshop List July-September

Day Classes

Upcycle, Adapt and Clone your Clothes (The Textile Workshop Summer School)

Monday August 12th and Monday 19th 10am-4pm

Bring a new look to tired clothes, learn to make patterns from your favourite clothes or maek alternations and adaptions.

Cost: £30 for FREE if on some benefits

 

Learn to make Knickers  (The Textile Workshop Summer School Sherwood, Nottingham)

 Tuesday August 20th, Wednesday 21st August 10am -4pm

Come and learn the art of knicker making; frilly knickers, stretch briefs and so much more!

Cost: £30 for FREE if on some benefits

 

Vintage Cardigan Creations (Living Threads Risley)

Friday 2nd August 10-4pm

Using unwanted wool cardigans & jumpers form your wardrobe; through this class you will re cut, recreate & revamp  them into new wearable items.  Reflecting on decorative techniques seen on historical garments from 1910-1950, this inspirational period will offer ideas for decoration & embellishment.  Looking at creative ways to add pockets, decorative appliqué, bead & hand stitch to create beautiful knitwear.

Cost: £20

September Classes at The Textile Workshop

To book and for more information about my classes at The Textile Workshop please call Karen 07809 158606 or download an enrolment form here

NCFE Individual Sewing Projects

Monday 9.30am- 12,30am (17 Weeks)

This project led class is perfect for those who want to work on their own sewing projects.

Start date: 23/09/13

Cost: £199/FREE if on some benefits

 

NCFE Working with Stretch Fabrics

Monday 1pm-4pm (17 Weeks)

Get to grips with working with a variety of stretch fabrics with a domestic sewing machine to make T shirts, dresses and knickers

Start date: 23/09/13

Cost: £199/FREE if on some benefits

 

NCFE Corestry

Tuesday 9.30am-12.30pm (17 weeks)

Introduction to corsetry making. Learn how to make and adapt corsetry patterns, insert a busk, casings, flossing, cording, mounting fabrics and create decorative edgings.

Start date: 24/09/13

Cost: £199/FREE if on some benefits

 

NCFE Corestry

Tuesday 6.30pm-9.30pm (17 weeks)

Introduction to corsetry making. Learn how to make and adapt corsetry patterns, insert a busk, casings, flossing, cording, mounting fabrics and create decorative edgings.

Start date: 24/09/13

Cost: £199/FREE if on some benefits

 

NCFE Beginners Dressmaking

Wednesday 6.30pm-9.30pm (17 weeks)

Learn the basics of dressmaking. From cutting out, sewing zips, darts and finishing seams and hems. Your first project will be a skirt.

Start date: 25/09/13

Cost: Cost: £199/FREE if on some benefits

 

Classes at Nottingham Trent University

Pattern Cutting level 1

Monday 7th October 6pm-8.30pm (10 weeks)

Discover the basics of creating women’s clothing patterns. This is a practical course suitable for absolute beginners. Learn how to convert a flat piece of paper into a three dimensional garment shape, with the addition of a few well positioned lines.

Cost: £420

 

 

Vintage Flowermaking and Fascinators!

Photographer: Rozz Williams

I am often asked how I make my flowers and head dresses. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn everything I know and have researched over the past 5 years about vintage flowermaking techniques. These corasages really do have that 'wow' impact as you can see from the shoot for this course.

Tuesday August 2013 – Friday 16^th August 2013 10-4pm

Through this course you will use original pattern instructions from 1920s-1950s to make a variety of vintage ribbon and fabric flowers mounted as fascinators, headbands or as corsages. Ideal for those interested accessorising special occasion wear, as gifts or for bridal wear

This is a great opportunity to learn the lost skill of making handmade flowers, take inspiration from history and get creative! Through a series of practical demonstrations you will learn how to make flowers using a variety of materials such as ribbon-folded flowers, roses out of cotton organdie and felt flower bouquets. Your practical making sessions will be complimented by sessions on design and identifying sources of inspiration to ensure your work is considered and contemporary.

There will therefore be the opportunity to develop your own designs using the skills learnt and having explored the possibilities of each of the materials.

Please CLICK HERE for more information and how to book this Nottingham Trent University Summer School.

Places are limited so please book ASAP to secure your place.

 

Creative Cardigans Class Just £20

I am running a day class with Living Threads Textile Group as part of their summer school programme.

These classes are just £20 and are held over at Risley Village Hall.

To get your self booked on CLICK HERE

Vintage Cardigan Creations

Friday 2nd August 10-4pm

Using unwanted wool cardigans & jumpers form your wardrobe; through this class you will re cut, recreate & revamp  them into new wearable items.  Reflecting on decorative techniques seen on historical garments from 1910-1950, this inspirational period will offer ideas for decoration & embellishment.  Looking at creative ways to add pockets, decorative appliqué, bead & hand stitch to create beautiful knitwear.

 

Sewing Summer Schools for just £30!

Some great value two day summer schools in August. Just £30/£48 depending on your postcode or FREE if on some benefits.

- Learn to make Knickers (August 20th/21st 10am -4pm)

Or

-Upcycle, Adapt and Clone your Clothes  (August 12th and 19th 10am-4pm)

For more information on how to book ring Karen Taylor 07809 158606 or take a look at The Textile Workshop.

Places are filling up super fast so make a date with yourself to sew this summer!

Discounted Classes with Groupon today!

Here is a great opportunity to come to some 5 hour sewing classes for the bargin price of £29 if you book in the next three days.

I will be running three separate classes-

Frilly knickers

Come and learn to make you own pair of cotton frilly knickers. This is a great project for a beginner sewer and a chance to try your hand at new skills in lingerie making. Basic machine skills required.

A change to learn knicker making techniques such as:

• Cutting out a pattern
• Elastic application
• French seams
• Sewing gusset
• Decorative edgings and ruffles

Just bring along 1 m of prewashed cotton fabric, some matching sewing machine thread.

Bring your personal sewing kits and scissors if you can, but sewing kits can be provided if you can’t.

Book HERE

DATES: SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 10AM-3PM, SUNDAY 21TH APRIL 10AM-3PM, 10th MAY 10-3pm

 

Customised your Cardigans vintage style

Using unwanted wool cardigans and jumpers form your wardrobe; through this class you will recut, recreate and revamp them into new wearable items.

Reflecting on decorative techniques seen within vintage fashion eras of the 1920s-50s, you will be inspired to add pockets, decorative applique and hand stitch as well as reshaping to create beautiful knitwear.

Suitable for beginners.

Techniques you will learn

• Look at developing design possibilities for your garments
• How to add applique motifs
• Covering buttons
• Adding pockets
• Creating ruffles and edges
• Re cutting and redesigning your knitwear

You will need to bring:

A selection of jumpers (100% wool work best) or cardigans from your wardrobe, which are in need of some love and a face lift. A selection of fabrics and trims (lace/felt/buttons/ribbon/beads/embroidery thread)which you can use to decorate.

There will be a button covering machine available to use on the day and buttons will range from 60p-75p each available to use with your own fabric. Bondaweb can also be bought form us.

Bring your personal sewing kits and scissors if you can, but sewing kits can be provided if you can’t.

DATES, SATURDAY 16TH MARCH 1PM-6PM, 28th APRIL 10-3pm, 26th MAY 10-3PM

Decorative Detachable Collars

Turn all your friends’ heads by making a detachable collar which can accessorise any outfit.

This flat collar will be made from recycled fabrics which can be worn over jumpers or dresses to create different looks.

Learn how to create a pattern to make a collar pattern and create different shapes and styles and using patchwork, applique and hand embroidery to embellish to create a unique accessory for your wardrobe.

Basic sewing machine skills needed.

Techniques you will learn:

• Making a collar pattern
• Creating different collar shapes
• Patchwork techniques
• Embroidery
• Appliqué

You will need to bring some fabrics you want to make your collars out of (clothes you are happy to cut up, old linen, sheets, pillowcases) , 40cm of iron on interfacing, thread for the machine,   some felt in your colour scheme and small piece of bondaweb and anything which you would like to decorate it will (e.g. buttons, beads, embroidery thread)

Bring your personal sewing kits and scissors if you can, but sewing kits can be provided if you can’t.

DATES: SUNDAY 14TH APRIL 10AM-3PM, Sunday 25th April 10-3pm

Click on the link below to book.

Look forward to seeing you there!

http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/nottingham/The-Textile-Workshop/18749984

Workshop dates 2013

Here are the new class dates March-May 2010

AIMS Individual Sewing Projects (9 week) Monday 9.30am-12.30pm* 

This project led class is perfect for those want to work on their own sewing project 

Start date: 15/04/13

Cost: £99/ Free

NCFE Corsetry (17 weeks) Monday 6.30pm-9.30pm*

Introduction to corsetry class. Learn how to make and adapt corsetry patterns, inserting busk, casings, flossing, cording, mounting fabrics and decorative edgings

Start date: 18/03/13

Cost: £199/ Free (payable in two instalments)

AIMS Burlesque Costume Making (9 weeks) Tuesday 9.20am-12.30pm*

Knicker making, customise bras and alter clothing, make decorative edgings and add lots of sparkle!

Start date: 16/04/13

Cost: £99/ Free

AIMS Beginner Dressmaking Wednesday 6.30pm-9.30pm

Learn the basics of dressmaking; cutting out, darts, finishing seams, inserting zips and hemming[

Start date: 17/04/13

Cost: £99/ Free

For more information please contact:  Karen 07809 158606

Enrol at: The Textile Workshop

6789 Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2GE

www.thetextileworkshop.co.uk

*Basic sewing machine skills needed

**courses are free if on benefits, tax credits or pension credits or if you have less than 5 GCSEs

New Sewing Classes for Springtime

Burlesque Costume Class starting this week!

Class list September - December 2012

September

Monday 9.30am-12.30pm (17 weeks)

NCFE Finish your sewing projects

Come and complete your unfinished sewing projects. Learn new sewing skills specific to your project and tick some things off your sewing to do list. This is a flexible class where students set their own learning objectives.

Suitable for the beginner to the more advanced sewer. You need to be able to use a sewing machine.

Start date: 3^rd September 2012

Venue: The Textile Workshop, Sherwood, Nottingham

Fees: £199 or FREE if on some benefits

To book call Karen 07809 158606

 

Monday 1pm-4pm (17 weeks)

NCFE Working with Stretch Fabrics

Come and master working with stretch fabrics;  cutting, sewing and finishing skills. The first half of the course you will make a t shirt, a pair of knickers and learn to clone your own favourite stretch top. The last part of the course focuses on the student’s personal project.

Suitable for beginner to advanced dressmakers (must be confident using a sewing machine, ideally made some kind of garment before)

Starts 3^rd September 2012

Venue: The Textile Workshop, Sherwood, Nottingham

Fees: £199 or FREE if on some benefits

To book call Karen 07809 158606

 

 

 

 

Monday 6.30pm-9.30pm (7 weeks)

PCDL  Burlesque Costume Making 1

Add some glitz to your week and come and learn to make pasties, head dresses and decorative edgings.  Loads of fun and creativity to be had inspired by both historical and contemporary burlesque costume. 

I would encourage students to take both 7 week classes to make the most of the subject and give them enough time to progress onto their own projects.

Suitable for all levels and involves a lot of hand stitching and the glue gun

Starts 3^rd September 2012

Venue: The Textile Workshop, Sherwood, Nottingham

Fees: £55 or FREE if on some benefits (some postcode restrictions to this funding)

To book call Karen 07809 158606

 

October

Fascinator and Vintage Flowermaking

This is a four day class will get you making flowers from original patterns dated 1920s-1950s. Learn to make stiffened fabric roses, wired flowers, use silk, cotton organdie and make wired bases.

Starts: 6^th October 2012

Venue: Nottingham Trent University

Fees:  £325 to book go to http://onlinestore.ntu.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=5&prodid=213&deptid=18&catid=20

****10% discount if you book before 31^st August 2012****

 

Monday 6.30pm-9.30pm (7 weeks)

FS Burlesque Costume Making 2

Following on from PCDL Burlesque costume class we will look at customising clothes and bras, making a pair of knickers and some time to work on your projects. Loads of fun and creativity to be had inspired by both historical and contemporary burlesque costume. 

Suitable for all levels and involves a lot of hand stitching and the glue gun. Some experience of using a sewing machine would be useful in this class. I would encourage students to take both costume 1 and 2 to make the most of the subject.

Starts 29^th October 2012

Venue: The Textile Workshop, Sherwood, Nottingham

Fees: £55 or FREE if on some benefits (some postcode restrictions to this funding)

To book call Karen 07809 158606

 

November

Tuesday 6.30pm-9.30pm (14 weeks)

FS and PCDL Corsetry

Come and make a 1890s Victorian corset and learn the craft of corset making. Learn to adapt patterns to fit and to different designs. This course covers; mount fabrics, apply casings, sewing in a busk, eyelets, cording, flossing and decorative edgings.

This class is suitable for students who have good use of a sewing machine and can accurately edge stitch. Students need to enrol on both 7 week classes.

**There is a materials charge for the sample corset of £42 payable on first class**

Starts: 20^th November 2012

Venue: The Textile Workshop, Sherwood, Nottingham

Fees: £106 or FREE if on some benefits (some postcode restrictions on funding)

To book call Karen 07809 158606

 

Three Great Books on Working with Stretch Fabrics

I have been working a lot more in stretch this year and have been completely inspired by making simple tops out of jersey and wool jersey.

The great thing with stretch is once you have mastered the 'rules' and embraced the overlocker they are super fast to construct and it is possible to do without an overlocker. With very simple shapes it is easy to clone your favourite T shirt and make simple pattern alterations.

There are also some great books now on the market.

I would recommend:

Sew U Home Stretch by Wendy Mullin: This is a great over view which is very much aimed at the beginner. It includes some patterns and is very much about altering patterns to get your own designs. It covers working with the domestic sewing machine, with an overlocker and with a cover stitch machine ( I wish....!). I would say though the patterns did not come up so great as in seams not matching, but I think even so its the best over all introcuction on the market. It wil get you off the starting block.

Drape Drape by Hisako Sato: Has some great Japanese patterns for incredible jersey wear. Very contemporary and some initial information about working with stretch fabrics in the introduction. Drape Drape 2 is in the pipeline and will be published this autumn.

For the pattern cutters out there, the much awaited Pattern Magic Stretch by Tomoko Nakamichi is now out. If you are familiar with there other two books for woven fabrics you will be able to imagine what amazing designs this book covers. This time the book includes foundation block patterns (though be aware they are Japanese so very small). Although not especially my design style, form a pattern drafting perspective this is incredible and really pushes cutting and 3D design.

Coming up this September I have a 'Working with Stretch Fabrics' course. So if you want to dive in with some help from me then get yourself enrolled. This is a 17 week NCFE course running at The Textile Workshop in Sherwood, Nottingham.

Start date: 3rd September 2012 1pm-4pm

Fees: £199 or for some concessions FREE. To book call KarenTaylor: 07809 158606

Wishing you great adventures in stretchland x