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.

With Karen Odinga. A five-week course, meeting on Wednesday evenings: 9th, 16th and 23rd February, 2nd and 9th March. Please note there will be an additional charge of £3 for the pattern, to be paid to the tutor at the first session. Sew an unlined, lightweight wrap jacket for spring either long or mid- length. A throw on jackets that keeps the chill off on an early spring or autumn day. This sew along is suitable for those confident beginners who have sewn a simple item (like a bag or other simple pattern) and are familiar with their sewing machine’s operation. Please contact Karen by e-mail kodinga23@gmail.com if you have any queries about the project, fabric requirements etc. Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Lightweight Denim, Chambray, Soft lightweight linen types, lightweight wool blends, Suedette. Extra fabric needed to match one-way designs or plaids. Patterns will be provided at a nominal charge of £3.00.This is a multi -sized pattern so all sizes are included for you to choose your particular size.   Size   8   10   12   14   16   18   20   22   Bust (in)   31   32   34   36   38   40   42   44 Finished Garment Measurements (Bust (in)       42     43     44     46     48     50     52     54   Waist (in)   24   25   26   28   30   32 […]