Courses and Workshops
If you are interested in receiving new dates when they are relesed or any courses that are marked as full or without current dates shown, please still e-mail me as I do keep waiting lists and will often add extra dates where demand is high.
Beginners Machine Sewing Dates: 19th May, 16th June, 14th July, 15th Sept, 13th Oct 2019
Whether you have never used a sewing machine before or you are returning to sewing and want to refresh your machine skills, this easygoing one-day course is for you. For more details click here
Get in to Dress making - Understanding Patterns Dates: Sat 11th May 2019, Sat 12th Oct 2019
Learn all the dress making basics from using patterns to key construction techniques and go home with a pair of pyjama bottoms!. For more information click here
Coordinated Room Acessories Dates: Sun 7th July 2019
Create a refreshed and perfectly coordinated look for your home. on this course you have the opportunity to create cushions, lampshades and fabric covered waste baskets to bring a new lease of life to any room. For more information click here
Children's Sewing Classes Dates: Summer dates coming soon
Morning and afternoon sessions for younger sewers;
10am-12pm Get Stitching - Introduction to setting up your machine and sewing simple projects;
1-3pm Young Sewers - Design and create a simple piece of clothing. For more information click here
Freemotion Machine Embroidery Dates: Sun 2nd June 2019, Sun 8th September 2019
Fall in love with this fun and hugely addictive technique. This full day course introduces you to free-motion embroidery, allowing you to become comfortable with a new way of using your sewing machine. For more information click here
Jeans, fit & construction Dates: 22nd & 23rd June 2019
A well fitted pair of jeans will always be a wardrobe stable, on this weekend course you will create you own pair of jeans and learn key techniques for fitting and constructing trousers. For more information click here.
Overlockers - Stretch Techniques and t-shirts Dates: Sat 27th April 2019, Sat 15th June 2019
Learn how all the basics on your overlocker, get the best from your overlocker with key dressmaking techniques and create a fabulous t-shirt with your newfound skills. to learn more click here:
Dress Making weekend - Shift or Shirt Dress Dates: 16th & 17th March 2019
Create a beautiful and versatile addition to your wardrobe, this dress is beautiful for layering in the colder months and a go to holiday throw on for the warmer months. For more information click here
Pattern Cutting - A-Line Skirt Dates: Sat 30th March 2019, Sat 6th July 2019
This course introduces you to pattern drafting, during the day you will creat a patten for an A-line skirt based on your measurements, you will go on to create your made to easure skirt to take home with you, for more details click here
Roman Blinds - All you need to know Dates: Saturday 18th May 2019
Create a sample size blind while learning all the key techniques to create beautiful roman blinds for your home. For more details click here
Needle Felting Magical Hares Weekend Dates: Sat 8th and Sun 9th June 2019
On this new exciting two day needle felting masterclass workshop fibre artist Carla Taylor of The Mousehole Woolery will guide you step by step through everything from the basic techniques of needle felting through to the more advanced as well as sharing lots of tips and tricks that she has learnt along the way and her love and passion for local Dorset and British wool. Suitable for all abilities. For more information click here
Embroidery - a mindful escape Dates: Sat 13th July 2019
Take time to slow things down and discover embroidery, work step by step through creating your own unique work of art, learning and perfecting classic stitches while enjoying this quiet and contemplative technique. For more information click here
To book a place on any of the above courses please first check availability by contacting Miss Maker
