September is here!

A new season! If you are looking for a fresh start September is always a good time to kick-start positively and if you are in need of some therapeutic activities we hope you'll visit us here at Stitch! to find out what we can offer!

This month we have some fabulous classes coming up:- ranging from (for beginners)- Learn to Use A Sewing Machine, Make a Tote Bag, learning to Make Pyjama Bottoms and for intermediate sewers Mastering Pockets, Beginners Pattern Cutting. In crochet we have crochet for Beginners or Refreshers, 2-part workshop as well as a teen crochet club starting. We have a lovely new Jute Weaving Plant Pot Workshop as well as Coffee and Craft on Thursdays.

Please click on the links listed in the classes timetable below to find full details and dates. If there is a class you would like us to run that you don't see listed please get in touch!
 

We are really looking forward to having a stall at the brilliant Under the Arches fair this Saturday 10th September 11-4pm at the Arnos Arms pub in Arnos Grove, N11. Some fabulous local crafters will be featuring and there will be some lovely new teddy bears from Ashkim Bears on our stall. Hope to see you there!

If you are interested in learning to make a small bear teddy bear yourself please get in touch with us at hello@stitch.org.uk and we can give you more details and arrange a workshop.

CLASSES TIMETABLE!

SEWING & PATCHWORK

Weekly Knit & Natter, every Tuesday 10.30-12pm, FREE
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Weekly-Knit-&-Natter-FREE-Every-Tuesday-10-30-12-p488898174
Make new friends in Stitch! Bring your knitting or sewing project, enjoy crafting company, a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. This session is free. You could book online or just drop in on the day.

Sew and Make with Seamstress Pat! Every Wednesday, next class 7th September, 12-1.30pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-7th-September-12-1-30pm-p426408166
Come along with a simple item or garment you are currently making, adjusting or starting and that need help with. This is a continuous running class which you can book week to week where you can choose what you want to make and Pat will assist you making. Not suitable for beginners dressmaking.

Introduction to Patchwork with Pat (every Thursday) Thursday 8th September, 12-2pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-to-Patchwork-Thursday-8th-September-12-00-2-00pm-p468421499
This is an introduction to patchwork course for sewers/ quilters starting out or continuing your journey in patchwork machine sewing. In this course you will learn the basics of how to make a patchwork cushion, wall hanging or lap quilt. You will ideally be proficient on a sewing machine.

Beginners Pattern Cutting, Thursday 8th September and Thursday 15th September, 6-9pm and 6:30-9:00pm, £90
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-Pattern-Cutting-Thursday-8th-September-and-Thursday-15th-September-6-30-9-00pm-p481591375

Have you ever seen a dress or top and wondered how to make it your own to fit your body type? Well here at Stitch we have the class for you! With Nadia's guidance and instruction you will be taught the basics on how to measure and create a block pattern to take away with you. With the trend working towards reducing and reusing you are able to shape and draft clothing that fits you the way you want, making it more wearable and longer lasting in your closet.
 

Learn to Make Pyjama Bottoms! Saturday 10th September 11-2pm, £40.00
http://https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Make-Pyjama-Bottoms-Sat-10th-September-11-2pm-p445262060
Come and join us and learn to make some wonderfully comfy summer cotton pyjama bottoms. Get a fix of spring colour with this beginners sewing class where you can make practical night wear in any colour you like. They look great teamed with a simple vest top or sweatshirt. Simple to make in any size our resident Seamstress Pat Stevens will guide you through step by step.
 

Beginners Quilting One Day Workshop!
Sunday 18th September, 10.30am-4.30pm, £75
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Beginners-Quilting-One-Day-Workshop-Sunday-18th-September-10-30am-4-30pm-p440246927
In this 6 hour workshop you will learn skills that include choosing which fabrics are suitable, rotary cutting, creating a patchwork, layering the quilt, quilting the layers together and finishing off with adding a binding. The design will be based on a patchwork made of squares. It is recommended that you are experienced with using sewing machine. Otherwise, no previous quilting experience is required.

Learn To Use A Sewing Machine! Saturday 24th, September 10:30-12, £40.00

https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Use-A-Sewing-Machine-Saturday-24th-September-10-30-12-p465630460

This is a one-off class for beginners perfect for you! Hosted by expert seamstress Pat Stevens. You will learn your way around the workings, parts and components of a sewing machine. Learn how to set up and thread a machine and how to wind a bobbin. Learn how to set the correct tension. Learn how to sew straight seams. Changing the needle. Using a zipper foot and a 1/4 inch seam foot. You will practice some stitching in order to gain the skills you need to tackle your future projects.
 

Sewing Techniques Workshops - A Short Course in Mastering Pockets, Saturday 24th September 1-3pm, £25.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sewing-Techniques-Workshops-A-Short-Course-in-Mastering-Pockets-Saturday-24th-September-1-3pm-p467962273
Ever wished that certain pieces in your wardrobe had pockets? Well come on down to Stitch to learn how to add pockets to your garments! Within this short course our expert Pat Stevens will concentrate on working to samples of various pockets for functional and decorative use on trousers, dresses or skirts. By the end of this course you will never look sadly at an un-pocketed garment again! You will be confident and brave enough to add them where ever they are needed.

Make A Tote Bag for Beginner Sewers! Saturday 1st October, 10:30-12:30pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Make-A-Tote-Bag-for-Beginner-Sewers-Saturday-1st-October-10-30-12-30pm-p365326068

You will learn to make a 14 inch square tote bag. A great class for beginner sewers or graduates from our Learn to Use a Sewing Machine to make a useful item. As long as you can use a sewing machine this is the class for you to advance your dressmaking skills.We will provide fabric for the main body of the bag and lining. If you would like to buy fabric from our shop you can.
 

KNITTING & CROCHET 

Stitching Circle, next session Wednesday 14th September, 7-9pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Social-Stitching-Circle-bi-weekly-Next-date-Wednesday-14-September-7-9pm-p435761361
Join our bi-weekly Stitching Circle community (different dates over summer) for some lovely knitting and crafting chat - and share your knitting and sewing projects in a welcoming environment with wine, tea, coffee, biscuits.

Teen Crochet Club! 6 week course every Tuesday from 13th September, 4.30-5.30pm, £70
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Teen-Crochet-Club-6-week-course-every-Tuesday-from-13th-September-4-30-5-30pm-p474738260
Stitch! now has a beginners teenage crochet club starting this September! This 6 week club, with Kay Dudman, is a brilliant introduction for teenagers to learn to crochet. Crochet has been proven to have therapeutic and stress relieving benefits and a fabulous, creative hobby (no previous experience is necessary).

Crochet for Beginners or Refreshers, 2-part workshop, Saturday 17th September 1-3pm & Saturday 24th September, 1-3pm, £70.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-for-Beginners-or-Refreshers-2-part-workshop-Saturday-17th-September-1-3pm-&-Saturday-24th-September-1-3pm-p479747942
Over the 2 weeks you will learn how to get to grips with the hook and yarn, work the foundation chain, double crochet, treble crochet, turning chain, simple pattern reading and basic finishing techniques. At the end of the course you’ll take away some small, fun items that you will have made.

CRAFTING
Coffee and Craft at Stitch! Origami Greeting Cards. Thursday 22nd September 11-1pm, £18.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Coffee-and-Craft-at-Stitch-Origami-Greeting-Cards-Thursday-22nd-September-11-1pm-p453390753

Join us at Stitch for 2 hours of mindful crafting with Pat on Thursdays. At this session at coffee and craft you will be learning how to do the Japanese technique of paper folding called Origami. Based on patchwork design, you will create a beautiful folded star to add on to a greeting Card.
 

Craft & Coffee at Stitch! Stitchery cards! Thursday 29th September, 11-1pm, £18.00
http://https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Craft-&-Coffee-at-Stitch-Stitchery-cards-Thursday-29th-September-11-1pm-p426401621
Mindful crafting with Pat for two hours. During this session we will be making these beautiful cards with stitching. All materials will be provided.

Jute Weaving Plant Pot Workshop Thursday 29th September, 6-9pm, £50.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Jute-Weaving-Plant-Pot-Workshop-Thursday-29th-September-6-9pm-p488666115

Come join us for a Jute weaving workshop with local artist Shirin Kambarova! This is an ancient, coiled technique that uses "jute" which is a sustainable natural, earthy material. Jute woven planters make a great strong container that are not only for plants. It can be made in many different sizes and shapes depending on how adventurous you are. It can be used for all kinds of storage from your threads to laundry and can make a truly unique gift for someone special. In this class with Stitch! you will be provided all the materials to make a small round container. If you are making a pot for a specific small plant please feel free to bring it in to make to size.

GROUP BOOKINGS DISCOUNT
3 or more customers booking together get 10% off the cost of a class! Please email hello@stitch.org.uk to make a group booking.
 

USE OF SEWING MACHINES!

Our M100 Janome sewing machines are available for use at certain times in the shop at £8 an hour. Please email Suzanne at hello@stitch.org.uk if you would like to book a slot to use. 

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday and Thursday 10-5
Wednesday 10-2
Friday 9-2
Saturday 10-3
 

Warm Wishes Suzanne and the team at Stitch!