Inspired by Dior?

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freehand machine embroidery art and learn to 'draw' with the machine., Stroud, Gloucestershire, creative, textiles, courses, workshop. Stroud international Textiles Festival, SIT. Sewing courses, Pattern drafting, Sewing Bee, Sewing Shed Stroud, making clothes, kids sewing, teen sewing, creative sewing, sewing classes Stroud, sewing in Gloucestershire, weekly classes, ongoing group, private sewing classes, textiles, making clothes, pattern cutting,
freehand machine embroidery art and learn to 'draw' with the machine., Stroud, Gloucestershire, creative, textiles, courses, workshop. Stroud international Textiles Festival, SIT. Sewing courses, Pattern drafting, Sewing Bee, Sewing Shed Stroud, making clothes, kids sewing, teen sewing, creative sewing, sewing classes Stroud, sewing in Gloucestershire, weekly classes, ongoing group, private sewing classes, textiles, making clothes, pattern cutting,

Start making your own clothes at the Dressmaking for Beginners starting 25 April

Always wanted to make your own clothes? Then this is your change .We will offer a Dressmaking course for Beginners on Thursday evenings starting 25 April. which is suitable for anyone who is familiar with the sewing machine and has basic sewing skills. You will learn how to:

  • How to follow a paper pattern, learning about the pattern markings and what they mean.
  • Following a plan and cutting out your fabric correctly.
  • Measuring yourself and selecting the correct size.
  • Tweaking fitting issues.
  • Understanding dressmaking terminology.
  • Suitable seam finishes for different fabrics.

For more info go to the website.

freehand machine embroidery art and learn to 'draw' with the machine., Stroud, Gloucestershire, creative, textiles, courses, workshop. Stroud international Textiles Festival, SIT. Sewing courses, Pattern drafting, Sewing Bee, Sewing Shed Stroud, making clothes, kids sewing, teen sewing, creative sewing, sewing classes Stroud, sewing in Gloucestershire, weekly classes, ongoing group, private sewing classes, textiles, making clothes, pattern cutting,

Sewing for Improvers course starting 24 April

Wanting to brush up on your sewing skills? Then the Sewing Course for Improvers might be just the thing for you. Starting Wednesday evening 24 April you will enjoy making and learning new skills in a lovely environment with like minded people.

Skills that we are covering will be:
  • Application of an invisible zip
  • Mastering pleats, folds and tucks.
  • Making and applying your own bias binding 
  • Experimenting with colours and pattern and fabric properties
  • Practising and sampling gathers, darts and a seams.
  • Making a lined bag and practise how to make handles.
  • How to sew an inside pocket in a bag.
  • Making an apron with pocket detail.

For more info go to the website.

freehand machine embroidery art and learn to 'draw' with the machine., Stroud, Gloucestershire, creative, textiles, courses, workshop. Stroud international Textiles Festival, SIT. Sewing courses, Pattern drafting, Sewing Bee, Sewing Shed Stroud, making clothes, kids sewing, teen sewing, creative sewing, sewing classes Stroud, sewing in Gloucestershire, weekly classes, ongoing group, private sewing classes, textiles, making clothes, pattern cutting,
freehand machine embroidery art and learn to 'draw' with the machine., Stroud, Gloucestershire, creative, textiles, courses, workshop. Stroud international Textiles Festival, SIT. Sewing courses, Pattern drafting, Sewing Bee, Sewing Shed Stroud, making clothes, kids sewing, teen sewing, creative sewing, sewing classes Stroud, sewing in Gloucestershire, weekly classes, ongoing group, private sewing classes, textiles, making clothes, pattern cutting,

DIOR 

Photos of this fantastic Dior exhibition which is on at the moment at the V & A in London.

If you are interested in clothes, fashion or textiles than this is a real treat. You can see much more images on our Instagram and face book page.

 

freehand machine embroidery art and learn to 'draw' with the machine., Stroud, Gloucestershire, creative, textiles, courses, workshop. Stroud international Textiles Festival, SIT. Sewing courses, Pattern drafting, Sewing Bee, Sewing Shed Stroud, making clothes, kids sewing, teen sewing, creative sewing, sewing classes Stroud, sewing in Gloucestershire, weekly classes, ongoing group, private sewing classes, textiles, making clothes, pattern cutting,
freehand machine embroidery art and learn to 'draw' with the machine., Stroud, Gloucestershire, creative, textiles, courses, workshop. Stroud international Textiles Festival, SIT. Sewing courses, Pattern drafting, Sewing Bee, Sewing Shed Stroud, making clothes, kids sewing, teen sewing, creative sewing, sewing classes Stroud, sewing in Gloucestershire, weekly classes, ongoing group, private sewing classes, textiles, making clothes, pattern cutting,
freehand machine embroidery art and learn to 'draw' with the machine., Stroud, Gloucestershire, creative, textiles, courses, workshop. Stroud international Textiles Festival, SIT. Sewing courses, Pattern drafting, Sewing Bee, Sewing Shed Stroud, making clothes, kids sewing, teen sewing, creative sewing, sewing classes Stroud, sewing in Gloucestershire, weekly classes, ongoing group, private sewing classes, textiles, making clothes, pattern cutting,

For lots more workshops from Patterncutting to Creative Textile courses and more please go to the website.

In the meantime happy sewing everyone and hope to see you soon.

Here are some photos of my moon series...Enjoy

 

Martha at the Sewing Shed Stroud.