IT TAKES TWO TO TUTU!

We were thrilled to find out that Nadira and Liz’s fabulous tutus they sewed and embroidered for Flamingo Chicks are being displayed at Jonn Lewis in Bristol. Flamingo Chicks is a multi award-winning charity and inclusive community giving disabled and all children the opportunity to explore movement through dance. 15 celebrities were asked to design imaginative tutus and Nadira and Liz were part of an army of volunteers who made their designs into real tutus, one for grown ups and the other child sized. The tutu above was designed by Briony May Williams a celebrity chef and presenter. Each of the tutus are available to own by making a donation.

Flamingo Chicks’ crowdfunder has raised over £25,000 at last counting so far. So inspiring and a fabulous cause. Thank you Nadira and Liz for your time and effort, someone is going to be very delighted dancing in these. What do we think of the other celebrities tutus?

DEMYSTIFYING SEWING PATTERNS

Even the Sewing Bee contestants struggle with reading sewing patterns as we saw with poor Suzy this week. You’ve no need to- join Pat for a masterclass in learning your way around a commercial dress pattern and demystify those first steps in dressmaking. 

This class will include an explanation of the language and the symbols used to transfer the important elements around the construction of a 3-D garment. Pat will explain notches (balance marks), positioning of darts, embellishments- pockets and trim. There will be an explanation of "tailors tacking" and how you transfer marks onto your fabric. Pat will also explain step by step the mysterious but essential pattern primer. You will construct part of a garment eg a sleeve, using a pattern in the workshops. All materials and sewing machines are provided.

Learn to Read Sewing Patterns 

WOW! TO GIANT GRANNY SQUARES

Run don’t walk! Don’t forget our giant granny square workshop on Saturday 6th July, bookings are live. Perfect for a fun filled summer - make something that looks just as cool to wear as on a cushion or bedspread! In fact some would say even cooler! Someone hand me an ice cream, Liz looks good enough to eat :)

Giant Granny Squares 

WORKSHOPS 

Please browse our fabulous range of workshops coming up and do let us know if you have a group that may like a specific, bespoke workshop.

KNITTING & CROCHET 

Weekly Knit & Natter! Tuesdays 10-11.30, FREE, My Time cafe, 10-11.30am)

Stitch & Knit Social! @ The Fox pub also own as Stitching Circle (currently weekly) 7-9pm, £5 

Tunisian Crochet @ Firs Farm Community Hub, Saturday 29th June, 10.30-12.30pm, £45

NEW (Giant) Granny Squares @ Arbeit Studios, Saturday 6th July, 10.30-12.30pm, £45

Continental Knitting @ Firs Farm Community Hub, Thursday 11th July, 7-9pm, £45

SEWING & PATCHWORK

Learn to Read Sewing Dress Patterns Workshop, @ Firs Farm Community Hub, Saturday 29th June, 10.30-12pm, £45

NEW VENUE- Learn to Use A Sewing Machine @ Ruth Winston Centre, Saturday 13th July, 10.30-12, £48 

Sewing Alterations workshop, @ Firs Farm Community Hub, Saturday 20th July, 10.30am-12pm, £45

Learn To Sew Palazzo Trousers @ Arbeit Studios, Saturday 6th August 10.30-2.30pm, £75 

CRAFTING

Make a Keepsake Box with local artist Susan Mehmet. Please get in touch if you are interested in us running this workshops for yourself or with a group for us to arrange a date.



KIDS WORKSHOPS

Kids After School weekly yarn club, Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm,. £45 (4 weeks)(Age 8+) 2 spaces available 

GROUP BOOKINGS DISCOUNT
3 or more customers booking together can get 10% off the cost of a class. Please email hello@stitch.org.uk with enquiries about making a group booking for 4 or more people with any bespoke creative workshops you would like us to run, we’d be happy to help.

Tel- 07903 614726

(ONLINE SHOP- https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop)

Enjoy the sunshine this weekend - happy Crafting! 

Suzanne & the team at Stitch! X