Address: The North Chapel, Ashlands Road, Ilkley, LS29 8JT
From students who’ve never switched on a sewing machine to those who haven’t sewn since school, our friendly evening sewing classes are a friendly mix of newbie and novice sewers and students wanting to boost their sewing confidence.
Each student has a slightly different starting point, and thanks to our small classes, we can guarantee you plenty of time with the tutor so that you can build your skills and your confidence.
We have mixed ability sewing classes where those new to sewing will be welcomed and nurtured or from January 2022 we have a brand new Beginners Sewing Class starting on Wednesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm where beginners will be grouped together.
Not sure if you’re not ready for our mixed ability sewing classes or the beginners classes – let me reassure you! Our classes are small with no more than 8 students which means that your sewing tutor will be able to give you plenty of support with your chosen sewing project. That might be refreshing your sewing skills and giving you a confidence boost. We’re proud of our friendly classes, it’s a space where everyone is welcome and supported, so which class you choose may well come down to when you are free.
NEW Wednesday Night Beginners Sewing from January 2022
Wednesday night I’m not free but would like to come along…
We currently have places in some of our other mixed ability sewing classes: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Thursday or Friday daytime, so it would be lovely to hear from you. We also have better availability for our Sewing Workshop which we host the first Saturday of the month.
Just email Leonie to find out more.
Suitable for those new to sewing or those self taught but wanting to be taught professionally.
Core dressmaking skills e.g. how to measure to fit your shape, read a pattern or how to achieve a shop bought finish
Understanding how to read a pattern.
Understanding how to use a sewing machine.
For will be given a Tilly & The Buttons Jaimie Pyjama Pant pattern and a starter kit to get you going. You need to supply your own fabric and a pair of bent handled fabric scissors.
We provide a Janome sewing machine for each student and access to two very large cutting tables and two overlockers. Due to the current social distancing measures each student will work in their own zone 2m from the next student. There is ample space for students to sew and cut out. There will be access to the overlockers as the course progresses.
Susan teaches our Beginners Sewing Class on a Wednesday night
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Our six week course suitable for Beginners take place on:
Wednesday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Our six week course where Beginners are very welcome take place on:
Monday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Thursday morning 9.30am-11.30am
Thursday afternoon 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Thursday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Friday morning 9.30am-11.30am
Friday afternoon 12.30pm-2.30pm
The six week sewing course costs £100 payable in advance. You will attend the same 2 hour class each week for example always attending on a Wednesday night 7.30-9.30pm.
Six Week Courses are £100
An info mail of What you Need, What to Expect, How to Find & recommended Fabric Shops is sent on booking.
It is anticipated that if you have attended two courses that you will be able to choose a garment (or something for the home) of their own choice to make having understood about different types of fabrics and garment construction.
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