With Karen Odinga A two-week course, meeting on Wednesday evenings 17th and 24th November. £15 for the full course, or £7.50 per week. A loose, drapey, kimono style jacket for any occasion Create an easy to sew classic cover up with drop kimono-style sleeves with the multi sized pattern provided. An easy throw-on style or chic finish to an outfit. Materials to bring: Sewing machine with leads accessories etc. Please be familiar with the basic operations of your particular model. Fabric (see below for size requirements) All purpose thread to match your fabric Dressmaking shears Dressmaking pins Tape measure Your usual sewing kit Sizes and Fabric requirements Size (in inches) X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large Bust 30 ½ -31 ½  32 ½ -34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48 Waist 23-24 25-26 ½ 28-30 32-34 37-39 41 ½ Length of jacket from base of neck 25 1/2 26 26 1/2 27 27 ½ 28   Fabric Requirements 45-inch-wide fabric 2 meters 2 meters 2.25 meters 2.25 meters 2.25 meters 2.25 meters Fabric Requirements for 60-inch-wide fabric 1.25 meters 1.25 meters 1.25 meters 1.25 meters 2 meters 2 meters   *If you require a contrast/toning strip to the jacket edge and sleeves, add another ½ meter of desired fabric for the edging (all sizes) ** not suitable for one-way designs, plaids or any print that requires matching. Suitable fabrics: fabrics with good drape such as challis, silky satin, crepe de chine lightweight linen types and blends cotton lawn, and lightweight velvets. If […]

With Tabatha Mitchel-Simons A complete kit to make a sweet little gnome for your home.

With Karen Odinga Have a few loose ends from our previous sewing sessions?  Bring along any unfinished business and get it completed in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Plus, there will be a few quick, little sewing projects available to get you in the holiday spirit. Even if you just want to use the time to catch up on a past project, patterns for the little festive projects will be available to all. Maybe I’ll remember to bring some mince pies as well.   Requirements for catch up session: Machine with accessories, leads and manual Your project (if putting on the finishing touches for the session) plus any threads & materials to accompany it. Usual sewing kit to include sewing needles, tape measure, dressmaker’s pins, dressmaking scissors plus any other bits you have collected as part of your kit. Requirements for Christmas Fripperies things: From your stash (don’t buy anything-just bring what you have) Anything interesting in small quantities to include: Fabric scraps Beads, charms, broken jewellery bits, sequins, lace, trims etc. I’ll bring along my bag of oddments too.   Any queries, please feel free to e-mail me at kodinga23@gmail.com  

With Pam Jermy An opportunity to make a unique (almost) no sew Christmas decoration, with lots of opportunities for you to add your own touches. You will be able to reproduce the tree in different sizes or colours at home as well This Saturday class will kick off Christmas with coffee and mince pies included!.. £20 - discount for EHA members!Materials kits costs £8.50, including this specially-designed stand available for the first eight participants.

With Tabatha Mitchel-Simons. With a choice of shape, make a decorative little something to gift or keep!

With Karen Odinga. A three-week course, meeting each Wednesday evening from 12th to 26th January. £21 for the full course paid in advance, or £7.50 per week (total £22.50). A smart A-line skirt is always a great wardrobe staple. Learn to sew this fitted style of skirt with a back zipper and back slit. This style has a plain waist (no separate waistband). Pattern will be provided at cost of £3 that you can keep and reuse forever. Please e-mail kodinga23@gmail.com  me prior to the first session as to what size you will require. Determine your size by your hip measurement or waist (if larger).  If you fall in between sizes, size up. If you need guidance, just e-mail me! Size In Inches Small Medium   Large X-Large XX-Large Bust 31.5-32.5 in 34-36in 38-40in 42-44in 46-48in Waist 24-25in 26.5-28in 30-32in 34-37in 39-41.5in Hip 33.5-34.5in 36-38in 40-42in 44-46in 48-50in Finished Measurement at Hipline (the amount of ease given in your chosen size) 37 1/2in 41in 45in 49in 53in Back Length from Waist (you can make it shorter or longer as required) 23 in 23in 23in 23in 23in Fabric required (in meters) Fabric 45” wide 1.5 meters 1.75 meters 1.75 meters 1.75 meters 1.75 meters Fabric 60” wide 1.25 meters 1.25 meters 1.25 meters 1.25 meters 1.25 meters   Also required: Sewing machine with manual all leads and attachments. 1 meter of iron on lightweight interfacing. All purpose thread to match fabric. 1 7- inch zipper to match fabric. 1 hook & […]

With Pam Jermy. 5 weeks from 28th January 2022.

With Tabatha Mitchel-Simons. Handstitch a companion from a cloth memory.