Jeans Rescue

Convert your forgotten, unfitting old jeans into a treasured skirt.

Next course dates: (all at 9:30-13:30)

• 10th July 2010

I don't know about you, but I have far too many pairs of jeans in a suitcase under the bed. It's my "I'll fit back into them one day" fantasy stash. But why wait? Fashion shopping is so much work - how about making something you already like into something you'll love?

• Learn how to convert jeans into skirts of any length
• Adjust too-small jeans into a well-fitting skirt
• Exercise your creativity in decorating your new fashion item - with plenty of inspiration provided!
• No sewing skills required
• Bring-your-own jeans
• Small classes
• £35 for 4 hours of unrivalled fun and learning! And no buyer's remorse...
• Contact us to book a place, quoting "Jeans Rescue"

Make a Skirt in a Day

Learn how to make an a-line skirt in your favourite fabric, in a relaxed and well-fed atmosphere!

Next course dates: (all at 9:30-17:30)

• Sat 17th July 2010

Panicky about patterns? Hassled by hems? Love to make your own clothes but don’t know where to start? Look no further – this is dressmaking de-mystified. You’ll learn how to cut a pattern, sew in darts and a zip, and create the perfect skirt to suit your shape.

• No stress dressmaking – in a day!
• Take home your own fabulous and funky A'line skirt
• Delicious and healthy lunch
• Delicious and not so healthy cake
• Absolute beginners absolutely welcome
• Small classes for the attention you need
• A bargain at £85!
• Contact us to book a place, quoting "Make a Skirt in a Day"

Quick Cushion Clinic

Design and make a pair of cushions to take home.

Next course dates: (all at 9:30-13:00)

• 24th July 2010

Beautify your bedroom or funk up your front room with Alice & Emma’s Quick Cushion Clinic. Perfect for beginners or improvers alike, we teach you everything you need to know. You’ll gain confidence on a sewing machine and learn the secrets of some indispensible hand stitches, plus take home your very own set of templates to help you get up and sewing straightaway.

• Design and make a pair of your very own handmade cushions – it’s all in a morning’s work!
• Achieving closure - envelope versus zip. We’ll teach you both, and you decide
• Quick tips to simplify appliqué and embroidery
• Impressive results – in a flash!
• A thrifty £55
• Contact us to book a place, quoting "Quick Cushion Clinic"

Crash Course Crochet

One day complete beginners course

Next course dates: (all at 9:30-17:30)

• 17th July 2010

Crazy about crochet but can’t quite get the hang of it at home?

Look no further - Our Crochet Crash Course will teach you everything you need to know to become a seasoned hooker!

• Learn the chain stitch, double crochet, half trebles and trebles
• How to read a pattern
• How to make a granny square
• How to turn a granny square into blankets, cushion covers, tea cosies, tents etc
• Make a jolly flower corsage which can be worn on its own or added to hats, bags etc
• £85 with a lovely lunch included
• Contact us to book a place, quoting "Crash Course Crochet"

Little Baggers

Sewing classes for kids

Alice & Emma teach your little treasures the basics of sewing in a fun and creative environment.

Your little baggers will :

• Choose their own designs
• Get started with a sewing machine
• Take home their very own handmade tote bag at the end of the morning
• A two hour session for 10-16 year olds costs £20 and includes a drink and snack

Course are held on Saturdays. Please contact us here for dates.

Special celebrations, hen days, birthdays etc are happily hosted by arrangement with a 10% discount for group bookings.

You can find us here:

Fairways
235 Shirley Church Road
Addington Park
Surrey
CR0 5AB
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