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Sewing & Craft Workshops
FOR ALL ABILITIES
in Manchester's Northern Quarter and Chorlton
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Introduction to Trouser…
£50.00
Introduction to Trouser Fitting
We all know how good it feels when you find that perfect fitting pair of trousers - but how about creating your own personal pattern block that can be adapted to create a limitless range of your own well-fitting designer trousers.
Date & time: Sun 30 Jan 2022, 10.00-15.00
Product code: Ctrouser220130
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Introduction to Dressmaking
£87.50
Introduction to Dressmaking
If you have never used a sewing pattern or made a garment before, then this is the workshop for you!
Date & time: Wed 2, 9 & 16 Feb 2022, 18.30-21.00
Product code: Dsdress220202
Places available: 1
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Introduction to Bodice…
£65.00
Introduction to Bodice Fitting
Do you have a classic hourglass figure? Are you the same dress size in every shop? Nope, nor us.
Date & time: Sat 5 Feb 2022, 10.00-15.30
Product code: Cbodice220205
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Overlocking for Beginners
£40.00
Overlocking for Beginners
If you are already friendly with your sewing machine and looking for a new technical challenge, don’t limit your sewing skills! Take things one step further and surprise yourself by unraveling the secrets behind sewing with an overlocker!
Date & time: Sun 6 Feb 2022, 9.30-12.00
Product code: AOverlock220206
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Introduction to Calligraphy…
£42.50
Introduction to Calligraphy at Oppidan Social
We have a calligraphy workshop where you will learn the basic principles of both traditional and modern techniques while experimenting with a variety of handwritten lettering styles.
Date & time: Sun 6 Feb 2022, 10.00-12.30
Product code: PCallig220206
Places available: 0
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Master Zips and Buttonholes
£30.00
Master Zips and Buttonholes
Are you a Zip-a-phobic? We’ll show you how to take the challenge out of sewing zips by sharing simple tricks and tips that will give you the confidence to tackle zips head on!
Date & time: Sat 12 Feb 2022, 14.15-16.45
Product code: AZipbut220212
Places available: 3
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Jesmonite Plant Pot and…
£40.00
Jesmonite Plant Pot and Coaster Workshop
Learn about the versatile modern casting material Jesmonite, think of it as an eco-friendly lightweight answer to concrete!
Date & time: Sun 13 Feb 2022, 14.00-16.30
Product code: Jesmonite220213
Places available: 2
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Introduction to Macrame…
£35.00
Introduction to Macrame at Oppidan Social
Go mad for macramé on this fantastic beginners workshop.
Date & time: Sun 13 Feb 2022, 11.00-13.00
Product code: Macrame220213
Places available: 2
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Linocut Printing at Oppidan…
£40.00
Linocut Printing at Oppidan Social
Short, sweet and simple printing techniques don’t come much better than linocut printing.
Date & time: Sat 19 Feb 2022, 14.00-16.30
Product code: PLino220219
Places available: 4
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
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Sew your own A-line or…
£75.00
Sew your own A-line or Pencil Skirt
If you’re raring to take your first steps into dressmaking, join us in making either an A-line or pencil skirt in just one day and leave with a super stylish end result.
Date & time: Sat 26 Feb 2022, 10.30-17.00
Product code: DApencil220226
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Sew your own Tunic Dress…
£75.00
Sew your own Tunic Dress or Top
Wardrobe staples have a special place in every girl’s heart, but what about making one for yourself. This fashion focused tunic dress, with a flattering boat neck, is the perfect everyday wear.
Date & time: Sat 26 Feb 2022, 10.30-17.00
Product code: Dtunic220226
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Sew your own Capri Trousers
£75.00
Sew your own Capri Trousers
Look every inch the cool cat in your own pair of handmade, perfectly fitted capri pants.
Date & time: Sat 26 Feb 2022, 10.30-17.00
Product code: Dcapri220226
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Sew your own Fit and…
£87.50
Sew your own Fit and Flare Dress
The cutest dress on the block. Our Fit & Flare dress could be sewn up in retro cotton as a sweet and wearable day dress, or made from something special to become a fiercely flirty occasion dress.
Date & time: Sat 26 Feb 2022, 9.00-17.00
Product code: Dfitnflare220226
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Sew your own Wiggle Dress
£87.50
Sew your own Wiggle Dress
Free your inner bombshell and sew this seriously sexy wiggle dress to flatter your womanly curves. Choose to make either a sleeveless shift-style dress or one with a flattering mid-length sleeve and make the ultimate dress to flatter your figure.
Date & time: Sat 26 Feb 2022, 9.00-17.00
Product code: Dwiggle220226
Places available: 2
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Introduction to Trouser…
£50.00
Introduction to Trouser Fitting
We all know how good it feels when you find that perfect fitting pair of trousers - but how about creating your own personal pattern block that can be adapted to create a limitless range of your own well-fitting designer trousers.
Date & time: Sun 27 Feb 2022, 10.00-15.00
Product code: Ctrouser220227
Places available: 0
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Home Studio Chorlton
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Sewing Patterns Decoded
£25.00
Sewing Patterns Decoded
Now you’re confident on your sewing machine, it’s time to tackle sewing patterns head on…
Date & time: Sat 5 March 2022, 9.00-11.00
Product code: CPattern220305
Places available: 3
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Dressmaking in a Day
£87.50
Dressmaking in a Day
If you have never used a sewing pattern or made a garment before but are ready to venture into the wonderful world of dressmaking, then this is the workshop for you!
Date & time: Sat 5 March 2022, 9.00-17.00
Product code: Dday220305
Places available: 1
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Venue: Bamber Sewing Machines
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Modern Resin Jewellery
£55.00
Modern Resin Jewellery
Put a totally new twist on tiny keepsakes, shiny trinkets and make mini works of modern art by preserving them forever in gorgeously modern hand crafted pieces of resin jewellery.
Date & time: Sat 5 & 12 March 2022, 16.30-18.30
Product code: JResin211120
Places available: 3
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Oppidan Social
From the blog
Christmas Gifts for Sewers
Dec 13, 2021
Are you looking for some gifts for sewers? It’s that time of year when you may be sitting and staring at your Christmas gift list wondering what on earth you can get for the sewer in your life. Here are just a few ideas…………
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