Sew Like a Pro 2025 Saltburn (DAYTIME SESSIONS)

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Available from 6 February 2025 to 3 April 2025

Sew Like a Pro

This is a series of free workshops provided by Tees Valley Festivals Volunteering. This is not a volunteering position. You are applying to participate in the sessions.

Location:

Saltburn Arts Community Hall, Albion Terrace, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1JW

Dates:

February 6, 13, 20 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3

All sessions Thursday 1pm - 4pm

  • 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.
  • Learn basic sewing skills, sharpen existing skills, polish rusty skills.
  • Suitable for all abilities.
  • 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 :)