Make it your own day
Make it your own day is a popular workshop that provides an opportunity to work on a project of your choice and is run from our brand new custom built sewing studio in Farington.
Julia working on her blouse project
Work on new techniques; complete a project currently under assembly or address individual areas for improvement.
The workshop caters for all levels of ability from novice to more experienced and is a popular choice for mum’s and daughter’s who like to share an interest and enjoy a productive day together!
Make it your own day is repeated once a month and provide maximum flexibility for all. Small classes ensure that help and advice is available to everyone.
make it your own day
What you will learn
Absolutely what ever you want! Tailor the day to suit your requirements, whatever your skill level.
Each student is offered individual tuition, working at their own pace and skill level. Choose to complete a project you need help with.
Covid 19 Safety Measures
- Sewing machines and equipment will have been sanitised as you enter.
- As it won’t be possible to keep the two metre social distance rule in a class room setting, you will be provided with a ‘Splashguard safety visor’ for use during your session. There will be a maximum of six students in a class.
- Hand washing facilities, disposable gloves and cleansing wipes will be available.
- You will be asked to provide your own drinks and utensils as well as your packed lunch.
- You will also be asked to bring what equipment you have such as scissors, pins etc. to minimise the sharing of equipment.
- Anything you do use must be sanitised before putting away.
- At the end of your session, you will be asked to wipe down the machine, desk and ‘Splashguard safety visor’ before leaving.
- Lunch will be taken in the garden, weather permitting or spaced out in the studio, otherwise.
Popular choices
Pattern fitting advice is a popular choice, where you will be taught how to alter your pattern pieces to your individual shape, an absolute must in achieving the optimum effect.
Fee’s pencil skirt
Need help putting the pieces together? Garment construction with a professional approach is what Janet will guide you through, teaching simple methods and time saving trade secrets to a professional finish.
If you’re struggling with your overlocker you can cover the basics of threading, mastering tensions and practical techniques to take the fear away!
Even cushions, curtains and bag making can be covered on this day dealing with zip applications and piping details as required
Booking procedure
Choose from any of the advertised courses offered on the website or contact me to discuss your specific requirements. Advice will be given on materials required, or addition costs, depending on your chosen subject. Make your booking online and bank transfer details will be emailed to you.
- Category: Courses
- Skill Level: All Levels
- Course Duration: 1 Day
- Cost: £80
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