Sew Like a Pro (Stockton-on-Tees)

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Sew Like a Pro

Location:

Institute of Thrifty Ideas, 9 Silver Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1SX

Dates:

  • October:
  • Sat 5th, Thurs 10th, 17th, 24th
  • November:
  • Sat 2nd, Thurs 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th,
  • December
  • Sat 7th, Thurs 12th, 19th

All sessions 10am - 1pm

What's it all about?

  • Join us for a series of relaxed drop-in sessions of pattern cutting and sewing.
  • Bring along a favourite piece of clothing, learn how to cut a pattern, and sew yourself another.
  • Use one of our patterns to create a new favourite.
  • Make alterations for style and fit.
  • Repair old or pre-loved clothing.
  • Learn basic sewing skills, sharpen existing skills, polish rusty skills.
  • Suitable for all abilities.
  • Book in on a weekly basis.
  • Free for everyone.

FAQs

  • We will provide pattern paper, pencils, rulers, scissors, pins, plain cream cotton for samples (trying out your patterns) and cream sewing thread for sewing your samples.
  • We will provide sewing machines / an overlocker for you to use.
  • You can also bring your own sewing machine if you prefer.
  • You will need to provide your own fabric and matching thread for any finished garments you want to make.
  • We can advise on purchasing suitable fabric and sewing thread.
  • If you are new to sewing and pattern cutting, we suggest you don’t bring a wedding dress or tailored jacket to begin with – let’s walk before we run :)