Hooray for Half Term & Halloween!
Hooray for Half Term & Halloween! 22nd October '21
Hello and welcome to our weekly update from Stitch! Hooray for half term and a little joviality for Halloween coming up! It's been a fun week in the shop preparing for our kids classes, another lovely mid week Stitching circle and various sewing classes.
We have lots of availability on our Sew a Christmas Wreath with Susan this coming Thursday 28th October, 1-4pm, £35. Learn how to sew a Christmas wreath from fat quarters. The skills involved will be fabric cutting, using a rotary cutter, patchwork construction and sewing the wreath together and ta-dah you have a lovely reusable decoration!
Make A Christmas Wreath
HALF TERM KIDS CLASSES
Some spaces are still available for our half terms kids classes. A lovely range of creative crafts from sewing a pencil case, making halloween baskets and designing your own autumn fabric picture. Get in quick, only 6 places per course!
For all our fabulous patchwork and quilters!....
We have lots of bampoo wadding in stock for all your projects- naturally sustainable with anti-bacterial properties and very soft, our Bamboo Wadding is made from 100% bamboo fibre with scrim. It has a beautiful drape and a luxurious silky feel. Less than 5% shrinkage and with up to 8 inches between stitches. Perfect for quilting and other crafting projects.
SPECIAL OFFERS
We have many summer fabrics now on sale with 50% off, browse our fabrics below.
DISCOUNTS AT STITCH
We have some great special offers coming up at Stitch- when you book a second class you will receive 10% off - discount code NEWBIE21. And we offer group booking of 4 friends with 15% off, please email hello@stitch.org.uk if you are interested.
NEW WORKSHOPS COMING UP AT STITCH!
New dates for Beginners Crochet workshop on Saturday 13th & 27th November, 2.30-4.30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-for-Beginners-or-Refreshers-2-part-workshop-Saturday-13th-&-27th-November-2-30-4-30pm-p408217662
NEW CLASS - Learn To Make A Cotton Jersey Head-Wrap, Saturday, 11th December, 1.30pm-3pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/%E2%80%8BLearn-To-Make-A-Cotton-Jersey-Head-Wrap-Saturday-11th-December-1-30pm-3pm-p408082122
New date for Learn to Use A Sewing Machine class- Friday 19th November, 11-12.30pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Use-A-Sewing-Machine-Friday-19th-November-11-12-30pm-p387478442
DETAILS OF NEW CLASSES COMING SOON -
* LEARN TO SEW A TUNIC TOP! Saturday 20th & 27th November
* MAKE AN INITIALLED APPLIQUE CUSHION COVER!
Saturday 13th November
AUTUMN CLASSES TIMETABLE!
SIX SPACES AVAILABLE
Button & Zips Sewing Skills Workshop for Beginners! Saturday 30th October, 11-1pm, £40
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Button-&-Zips-Sewing-Skills-Workshop-for-Beginners-Saturday-30th-October-11-1pm-p392356652
Are you a sewing beginner looking to learn how to insert a zip and sew on buttons? With our expert seamstress Pat Stevens this is a one-off class for beginners perfect for you! As long as you can use a sewing machine this is a great class to advance your dressmaking skills.
FULLY BOOKED! THANK YOU!
Learn To Make A Winter A-line or Pencil Skirt! Saturday, 6th November, 12.30-4.30pm, £60
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/%E2%80%8BLearn-To-Make-A-Winter-A-line-or-Pencil-Skirt-Saturday-6th-November-12-30-4-30pm-p392494327
Learn new sewing skills and make yourself a fabulous winter skirt in a relaxed environment with expert seamstress Pat Stevens in this 4 hour workshop. This is an intermediate sewing class on how to accurately cut out and adjust a pattern to make yourself a take-away home skirt. You will learn to create a fitted skirt using pleats that will shape it beautifully around your curves. Depending on whether you choose to make an A-line or pencil skirt you will also learn to create a fitted waistband, how to insert a zip fastening and finish off by neatly hemming your skirt.
Stitch Social Sewing Bee, every Thurday 1.30-3.30pm, £12
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/STITCH-SOCIAL-SEWING-BEE-Thursday-28th-October-at-Stitch-1-30-3-30pm-p395274270
Come and enjoy a few hours spent with people who share your passion for sewing. This is not a group with a teacher in attendance but as all crafters know it is very beneficial and enjoyable to be sharing your sewing experience and we can all pick up tips and knowledge sewing together. We have 4 Janome sewing machines for you to use and sewing tools or you can bring your own equipment. This is a sewing group for adults.
Sew and Make With Seamstress Pat, every Wednesday (next class Wednesday 3rd November 12-1.30) £30
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sew-and-Make-with-Seamstress-Pat-Wednesday-3-November-12-1-30pm-p394762321
Come along with a simple item or garment you are currently making, adjusting or starting and that you need help from Pat with. This is a continuous running class which you can book week to week. We have Janome sewing machines for you to use, cutting mats, scissors and rotary cutters.
Introduction to Patchwork with Pat, every Thursday, 11.30-1.30pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Introduction-To-Patchwork-Thursday-4th-November-11-30-1-30pm-p369347586
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, wallhanging or lap quilt. You will ideally be proficient on a sewing machine.
Learn to Use A Sewing Machine, Friday 19th November, 11-12.30pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-To-Use-A-Sewing-Machine-Friday-19th-November-11-12-30pm-p387478442
Are you looking to make sense of how to use a sewing machine? 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.
Make a Fun and Reusable Yappy-Christmas Advent Calendar! Wednesday, 13 October 11-1pm or Saturday 23rd October 11-1pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Make-a-Fun-and-Reusable-Yappy-Christmas-Advent-Calendar-Wednesday-13-October-11-1pm-
p392307787
or
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Make-a-Fun-and-Reusable-Yappy-Christmas-Advent-Calendar-Saturday-23-October-11-1pm-p392005711
This beginner/intermediate workshop is a great introduction to making a simple object that could help you to understand the basic principles of cutting out and using a sewing machine. The skills involved will be fabric cutting, using a rotary cutter, including the use of high-quality Janome sewing machines. This traditional calendar will be created by sewing strips of fabric onto a preprinted calendar and so forming 24 pockets or ‘days’ of Christmas.
Learn To Make A Cotton Jersey Head-Wrap, Saturday, 11th December, 1.30pm-3pm, £35.00
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/%E2%80%8BLearn-To-Make-A-Cotton-Jersey-Head-Wrap-Saturday-11th-December-1-30pm-3pm-p408082122
Learn new sewing skills and make yourself a fabulous fashionable jersey headwrap just in time for the festivities of Christmas. Expert Pat Stevens will guide you though the process of designing, cutting and stitching your garment to produce an item to make you proud of yourself and you will walk out of Stitch looking fashionable and funky.
Stitching Circle returns for next meeting Wednesday 3rd November, 7-9pm. Join Sharon for some knitting and stitching chatter whilst you work on your individual projects. Wine, refreshments and biscuits provided, £5. Please email hello@stitch.org.uk if you are planning to come along.
KNITTING
Please get in touch if you are interested in us running any intermediate skills knitting workshops.
CROCHET
3 SPACES LEFT
Waffle Special Crochet Stitch, Saturday 6th November, 10.30-12.30pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Waffle-Special-Crochet-Stitch-Saturday-6th-November-10-30-12-30pm-p378894570
Some crochet stitches make the perfect foundation for large throws and cushions. In this class I will teach you how to crochet the texture-rich waffle stitch, working round both the front and back posts. Different edging techniques will also be demonstrated. We will be working up a small sample which will enable you to use this stitch in whichever project you like when you get home.
Floral and Filled-in Granny Squares, Friday 12th November, 10.30-12.30pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Floral-and-Filled-In-Granny-Squares-Friday-12th-November-10-30-12-30pm-p378885713
A great follow-on workshop for anyone who has learnt how to work the basic granny square - this class will introduce you to the 'filled-in' or plain granny and we will also add a pretty floral design in colours of your choice worked from the base ring. This class also includes tuition on how to form a magic loop.
Crochet for Beginners or Refreshers, 2-part workshop, Saturday 13th & 27th November, 2.30- 4.30pm
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-for-Beginners-or-Refreshers-2-part-workshop-Saturday-13th-&-27th-November-2-30-4-30pm-p408217662
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.
Crochet Flowers and Leaves, Saturday 11th December, 10.30-1.30pm, £45
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Crochet-Flowers-and-Leaves-Saturday-11th-December-10-30-13-00pm-p378884640
Ideal as a follow-on for those who have been on our Learn to Crochet workshops or anyone with previous experience who can crochet in double and treble, these flowers and leaves are perfect for all sorts of decorations - they make a great base for a Christmas wreath or use pastel shades and add them to some of your summer projects.
Learn to Crochet A Christmas Snowflake, Friday 3rd December, 10.30-12.30pm, £35
https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Learn-to-Crochet-A-Christmas-Snowflake-Friday-3rd-December-10-30-12-30pm-p382231551
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Then why not crochet this sweet little snowflake decoration which is perfect to make into a handmade card or to hang on your tree. You can also make lots of them and join together to hang as festive bunting. You will learn how to make a magic loop (which is useful for all sorts of other projects) and work the classic feathery shape using treble crochet and treble crochet clusters.
USE OF SEWING MACHINES!
Our M100 Janome sewing machines are available for use at certain times in the shop at £12 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
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We hope to see you in the shop soon, please pop in for a chat and a browse and check out our growing range of fabrics, wool, haberdashery, local makers gifts, buttons and craft kits. Or you can contact us on 07903 614727, email hello@stitch.org.uk or on our social media.
Enjoy the weekend everybody!
Warm Wishes Suzanne and the team at Stitch!
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