Wendy Gardiner: Make your own Little Bla...
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Make your own Little Black Dress with Confidence By Wendy Gardiner Sponsored by: BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS Make your own little Black Dress with Confidence By Wendy Gardiner BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS About In this tutorial you will learn how to sew your own dress with confidence with the help of expert tips from Wendy. We’ll cover understanding patterns, sizing, fitting tips, cutting out, interfacing, plus darts, lining, zips, buttonholes and finishing hems.The tutorial is suitable for all abilities and is split up into 10 bitesize sessions, meaning you can navigate and watch specific sections again at ease. Suitable for all abilities. Duration 3.5 hours. Materials you will need: You can watch sessions 1 and 2 before deciding on which pattern you want. Once that is chosen, gather together the components needed for each session -pattern, fabric, lining and interfacing, haberdashery. Plus sewing machine, sewing kit, iron, press cloth and good quality dressmaking shears.Materials can be purchased from suppliers of the Beyond K&S Shopping Hub, available here: www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/shopping-hub. Bookers will receive full joining instructions and a session materials list. Plus, there will also be details of patterns, advance preparation guides and links of where kits can be purchased if these are applicable to your session.   Requirements for each session are: You can watch sessions 1 and 2 before deciding on which pattern you want. Once that is chosen, gather together the components needed for each session -pattern, fabric, lining and interfacing, haberdashery. Plus sewing machine, sewing kit, iron, press cloth and good quality dressmaking shears.Session 1: Understanding Paper Patterns: Choose any pattern for your choice of LBD – suggestions include: McCall 7085, McCall 7719, Butterick 4343, Vogue Pattern 1422.Session 2: Size Wise: Tape Measure, note pad and pen and pattern envelope for chosen dressSession 3: Fitting Tips: Ruler, Sellotape, biro, spare paper pattern tissue. Dressmaking pins.Session 4: Cutting out with Confidence: Chosen pattern, fabric, lining (if applicable), interfacing and notions as listed on the pattern. Good quality dressmaking shears, pins, tape measure, fabric marking pens (chalk pencil or Heat-away pen). Needle and thread (for tailor’s tacks)Session 5: Interfacing & Stay Stitching: Fusible interfacing as required on pattern, press cloth, steam iron and board. Sewing machine threaded with thread matching fabric. Sewing supplies (scissors, pins etc).Session 6: Dare to Dart: Pattern pieces cut out and marks for darts transferred (lesson 4), sewing machine with thread matching fabric. Small scissors.Session 7: Add a Lining: Make sure that you have sewn darts in your main fabric and lining pieces, and sewn shoulder seams only in each.  Sewing machine set up.Session 8: Inserting an Invisible Stitch: Invisible (concealed) zip foot. Invisible zip to the length required (if pattern calls for a regular zip, buy an invisible zip that’s 2.5cm (1”) longer). Strips of fusible interfacing. Sewing machine set up.Session 9: Buttonholes: Buttons of choice (up to 2.5cm (1”) in diameter), Fabric sample, and interfacing approx. 15cm (6”) squareSession 10: Hemming Ways: 4 remnants of fabric approx. 21cm long x 10m wide. For the rolled hem, use a lightweight fabric. For the curved hem, cut a curve into one piece. Strip of interfacing 2cm wide x 21cm long (for blind hem). Pack of narrow bias binding. Rolled Hem Foot, Blind Hem Foot. Access to the session The On-Demand recordings will be available to view until 11:59 pm GMT on 31st December 2021. BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS About the Tutor: Wendy Gardiner Wendy Gardiner is a writer, teacher and author, has been editor of several leading sewing magazines as well as having written 21 books including The Great British Sewing Bee from Stitch to Style, Fun with Fat Quarters, The Very Useful Guide to Using Your Sewing Machine most recently Take Two Fat Quarters Home and Take Two Fat Quarters Gifts. Wendy has also presented many DVDs on sewing and made several YouTube videos for leading haberdashery and pattern companies. She runs regular residential Creative Sewing Weekends, teaches a weekly class and writes articles for various magazines and her own website. Wendy organises the extensive workshop programmes for the Festival of Quilts and the Knitting & Stitching shows.  She is also the Brand Ambassador for The Design Group UK, distributors of Butterick, McCall, Simplicity, New Look, Burda and Vogue Patterns. Wendy has a strong reputation and indeed fan base because of her enthusiastic and friendly approach to sharing her passion for dressmaking and machine sewing.  . Tutor contacts Email: [email protected]: www.wendygardiner.co.ukFacebook: @wagardinerTwitter: @WendyGSewsInstagram:@WendyGardinerSews ** The Knitting and Stitching Show are not responsible for the kits visitors purchase from the tutors including the price, availability or delivery. Stock may be limited. Please liaise with the tutors for details and please note restrictions may apply.
Judith Johnson: Intro to Pattern Draftin...
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Intro to Pattern Drafting, Blouse Design-Along By Judith Johnson BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS Intro to Pattern Drafting, Blouse Design-Along By Judith Johnson BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS About In this workshop, you will have a sample bodice template and will design a blouse. You will also be shown alternative design options, even if you don’t currently have a personal basic pattern block, you will see how easy it can be to design clothes for yourself.The skills learned can then be used on a bodice block/sloper that fits you. Whilst this isn’t a sewing instruction class you will receive an illustrated document showing the construction steps. We will also look at what is needed to make clothes that fit. Suitable for all abilities.  Materials you will need: Materials can be purchased from suppliers of the Beyond K&S Shopping Hub, available here: www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/shopping-hub. Bookers will receive full joining instructions and a session materials list. Plus, there will also be details of patterns, advance preparation guides and links of where kits can be purchased if these are applicable to your session.   You will need: Transparent tracing paper (such as Sure-Fit Designs Tracing Vellum £11.95 + p&p) www.surefitdesigns.co.ukPencil (sharpened) EraserPattern weights or anything that can be suitably used as weights Transparent tracing paper (such as Sure-Fit Designs Tracing Vellum £11.95 + p&p) www.surefitdesigns.co.uk/tracing-vellum-500mm-x-20m-c2x23763532Pencil (sharpened)EraserPattern weights or anything that can be suitably used as weights Bookers must also purchase a Sure-Fit Designs Designing Stylus £23.90 inclusive of P&P (with free Sally Silhouette Designing Pad) and free sample templates for workshop use. Click here to purchase.  Access to the session This session has already taken place. If you booked this session you will receive a recording of the to watch again or you can purchase it today on-demand. The On-Demand recordings will be available to view until 11:59 pm GMT on 28 May 2021. BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS About the Tutor: Judith Johnson Judith Johnson is the distributor for the UK, Ireland and Europe. She has an educational training background and is passionate about helping people to learn new skills.  She is an approved Sure-Fit Designs teacher having first bought the kits as a customer.  She understands the difficulties people face when working with commercial patterns and is keen for people to understand how they can create their own personal well-fitting patterns. Tutor contacts Website: www.surefitdesigns.co.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/SureFitDesignsUK ** The Knitting and Stitching Show are not responsible for the kits visitors purchase from the tutors including the price, availability or delivery. Stock may be limited. Please liaise with the tutors for details and please note restrictions may apply.
Juliet Uzor: Sew your Own Sweatshirt
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Sew your Own Sweatshirt By Juliet Uzor BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS Sew your Own Sweatshirt By Juliet Uzor BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS About In this fun and practical workshop, Sewing Bee 2019 winner Juliet Uzor will take you step-by-step through making a comfy and casual sweatshirt, using a brand new pattern from Tilly and the Buttons.We will be making version 1 of the Billie pattern, a classic sweatshirt with crew neckline, cuffed straight sleeves and hem band (UK sizes 6-24). It’s the perfect snuggly top for the winter! You will learn how to construct the sweatshirt from start to finish on a regular sewing machine (no overlocker required). Materials you will need: Materials can be purchased from suppliers of the Beyond K&S Shopping Hub, available here: www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/shopping-hubBookers will receive full joining instructions and a session materials list. Plus, there will also be details of patterns, advance preparation guides and links of where kits can be purchased if these are applicable to your session.   You will need: Billie sweatshirt pattern by Tilly and the Buttons, priced at £15.50, from https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/billie-workshop – password SEWBILLIESweatshirt fleece or French terry fabric, 140m wide (56”) – UK size 6-14: 1.5m (1 3/4yd) / UK size 16-24: 2.3m (2 1/2yd) Optional: 0.6m (5/8yd) jersey ribbing for cuffs, hem band and neckband if main fabric has less than 20% stretchMatching threadSewing machine and basic tools, incl ballpoint machine needle (a walking foot can be helpful) Billie sweatshirt pattern by Tilly and the Buttons, priced at £15.50, from https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/billie-workshop – password SEWBILLIESweatshirt fleece or French terry fabric, 140m wide (56”) – UK size 6-14: 1.5m (1 3/4yd) / UK size 16-24: 2.3m (2 1/2yd)Optional: 0.6m (5/8yd) jersey ribbing for cuffs, hem band and neckband if main fabric has less than 20% stretchMatching threadSewing machine and basic tools, incl ballpoint machine needle (a walking foot can be helpful) You will need to purchase the Bille sweatshirt pattern by Tilly and Buttons, priced at £15.50, from shop.tillyandthebuttons.com – password SEWBILLIE. Access to the session This session has already taken place. If you booked this session you will receive a recording of the to watch again or you can purchase it today on-demand. The On-Demand recordings will be available to view until 11:59 pm GMT on 28 May 2021. BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS About the Tutor: Juliet Uzor Juliet Uzor is a primary school teacher and London-based enthusiastic sewist with huge dreams.Known for winning BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee in April 2019, Juliet is passionate about inspiring as many people as possible to take charge and sew their own fashion pieces. Tutor contacts Website: www.sewsonatural.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/sewsonaturalInstagram: www.instagram.com/julietuzor_Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/nony8m Tilly and the Buttons Website: shop.tillyandthebuttons.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/tillyandthebuttonsYoutube: www.youtube.com ** The Knitting and Stitching Show are not responsible for the kits visitors purchase from the tutors including the price, availability or delivery. Stock may be limited. Please liaise with the tutors for details and please note restrictions may apply.
Lorna Knight: Learn to Handle Stretch Fa...
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Learn to Handle Stretch Fabric, Make Leggings By Lorna Knight BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS Learn to Handle Stretch Fabric, Make Leggings By Lorna Knight BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS About Machine sew a pair of three-quarter length leggings and in the process learn how to handle two-way stretch knit fabric. With guidance, you will select the appropriate size for your figure and cut out the two fabric pieces required before the start of the session. During the class you will learn how to fit, adjust, then construct these simple leggings, finishing with an elastic waist and top stitched hems. Suitable for intermediate level (those with some knowledge of dressmaking). Materials Materials can be purchased from suppliers of the Beyond K&S Shopping Hub, available here: www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/shopping-hub. You will need: 1 m of 150cm wide (60”) stretch fabric (two-way stretch knit with Lycra)1m waist elastic (2cm wide)1 reel Gütermann sew-all thread in a matching shadeKwik Sew Pattern 3661 for three-quarter length leggings (from www.sewdirect.com) Schmetz stretch needle size 12/8050cm Tear away stabiliserSewing machine with a range of stretch stitches 1 m of 150cm wide (60”) stretch fabric (two-way stretch knit with Lycra)1m waist elastic (2cm wide)1 reel Gütermann sew-all thread in a matching shadeKwik Sew Pattern 3661 for three-quarter length leggings (from www.sewdirect.com)Schmetz stretch needle size 12/8050cm Tear away stabiliserSewing machine with a range of stretch stitches Access to the session This session has already taken place. If you booked this session you will receive a recording of the to watch again or you can purchase it today on-demand. The On-Demand recordings will be available to view until 11:59 pm GMT on 28 May 2021. BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS About the Tutor: Lorna Knight Lorna Knight started sewing at an early age, with encouragement and guidance from her Mum, and she still can’t quite believe she is lucky enough to call it her career. In her studio, in the Staffordshire Moorlands, she teaches specialist workshops in couture dressmaking, lingerie and overlocking alongside selling haberdashery, gadgets and machines. Lorna has taught at the V&A; filmed a Craftsy class ‘The Iconic Tweed Jacket’ and written numerous sewing articles and reference books including ‘Dressmaking Technique Bible’. Tutor contacts Web: lornaknight.comFacebook: thelornaknightsewingacademy and yoursewingneedsleekTwitter: @LKSewingAcademy ** The Knitting and Stitching Show are not responsible for the kits visitors purchase from the tutors including the price, availability or delivery. Stock may be limited. Please liaise with the tutors for details and please note restrictions may apply.
Katya Essery: Make your own Comfy PJ Sho...
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Make your own Comfy PJ Shorts By Katya Essery, Sew Pretty BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS Sponsored by: Make your own Comfy PJ Shorts By Katya Essery, Sew Pretty Sponsored by: BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS About Making your own pyjama bottom shorts has its benefits. Besides saving money, one can work with soft fabric that is easy to sew and find the colour and print of your choice. This is a fun class where you can master a range of the sewing techniques whilst making ladies or men’s pyjamas. Learn to use and read a dressmaking pattern, how to prepare the fabric and cut out the pieces, how to finish raw edges, how to insert elastic at the waist and how to hem. Suitable for beginners new to dressmaking. Materials Materials can be purchased from suppliers of the Beyond K&S Shopping Hub, available here: www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/shopping-hub.Alternatively, a kit is available from the tutor, containing a kit with fully printed pattern, fabric, elastic, safety pin and ribbon, priced £15 inclusive of P&P is also available.To purchase from the tutor please contact: [email protected] or call 07714 252 660. You will need: Fabric – Lightweight Cotton Blends – Either 1m of 112cm wide material or 60cm of 140cm wide material1m of 2.5cm wide, flat elasticRibbon 80cm for making the bow Safety pin to insert the elastic Printed assemble pattern (covering size XS, S, M, L, XL) Katya’s PJ Pattern. You will receive a digital pattern at the end of this worksheet, which will require you to print and assemble before the class. Fabric – Lightweight Cotton Blends – Either 1m of 112cm wide material or 60cm of 140cm wide material1m of 2.5cm wide, flat elasticRibbon 80cm for making the bowSafety pin to insert the elasticPrinted assemble pattern (covering size XS, S, M, L, XL)Katya’s PJ Patter. You will receive a digital pattern at the end of this worksheet, which will require you to print and assemble before the class. Access to the session This session has already taken place. If you booked this session you will receive a recording of the to watch again or you can purchase it today on-demand. The On-Demand recordings will be available to view until 11:59 pm GMT on 28 May 2021. BUY THIS WORKSHOP ALL WORKSHOPS About the Tutor: Katya Essery Katya has a degree in Fashion, has run her own label and has been sewing and designing clothes ever since. In 2013, Katya opened a small and very busy sewing studio in South West London called ‘Sew Pretty’ and has been teaching children, teens and adults for over 7 years. Katya delivers short workshops, sewing classes and courses for adults.  Tutor contacts Web: sewpretty.me.uk Twitter: sewprettymeFacebook: sewprettylondonInstagram: @sewprettyme ** The Knitting and Stitching Show are not responsible for the kits visitors purchase from the tutors including the price, availability or delivery. Stock may be limited. Please liaise with the tutors for details and please note restrictions may apply.