My second workshop at Hobbycraft Plymouth took place a couple of weeks ago, and this time I showed the class how to make cute and practical zipper pouches. I love these pouches, they are great beginner projects, as they teach new skills but are also quick to sew up.
Once you've mastered the basic construction the possibilities to customise them are endless! To making patchwork versions, quilted, using waterproof linings or block fabrics. They are perfect for trying new techniques without using too much fabric and ultimately building confidence.
Each pupil in the class had a little instruction booklet so they could all follow along at their own pace and take away after the workshop.
Zips can be a little daunting for beginners, but they are simple when you take it one step at a time. And there's the added option of adding tabs at each end like you see on the pouch below.
For this workshop, I pre-cut the pieces and made little kits for the pupils to choose from. If there's anything I've learned from sewing it's that the tracing and cutting is the most time-consuming part!
This meant everyone who attended was able to get straight into sewing, take their time and most importantly enjoy sewing it all together.
And here are the finished pouches! Three people attended including one guy which was lovely to see. They all did so well and the final pouches all looked great. The look of achievement when it all comes together never gets old!
Once you've mastered the basic construction the possibilities to customise them are endless! To making patchwork versions, quilted, using waterproof linings or block fabrics. They are perfect for trying new techniques without using too much fabric and ultimately building confidence.
Each pupil in the class had a little instruction booklet so they could all follow along at their own pace and take away after the workshop.
Zips can be a little daunting for beginners, but they are simple when you take it one step at a time. And there's the added option of adding tabs at each end like you see on the pouch below.
For this workshop, I pre-cut the pieces and made little kits for the pupils to choose from. If there's anything I've learned from sewing it's that the tracing and cutting is the most time-consuming part!
This meant everyone who attended was able to get straight into sewing, take their time and most importantly enjoy sewing it all together.
And here are the finished pouches! Three people attended including one guy which was lovely to see. They all did so well and the final pouches all looked great. The look of achievement when it all comes together never gets old!
I had some rather exciting news back in July! I had been chosen to be a Hobbycraft Artisan. It's part of a whole new program which I can't go into just yet, but part of it means that I'll be running craft workshops in stores.
Although I plan to teach a whole range of crafts, primarily I'll be teaching sewing. There are so many people out there who buy sewing machines and end up being too frightened to get them out of the box, which is such a shame!
I've always been a believer in starting basic and building up skills. So I decided the first workshop I would run would be How to Sew Bunting.
So I set the date of 18th August, opened up for bookings and was so happy to see the amount of interest. I've helped countless people set up their new sewing machines over the last 5 years and couldn't wait to start making actual projects.
I want to make it as easy for people as possible. I know from experience how frustrating it is walking away from a workshop and forgetting half of what was said! So I have made a little step by step instruction booklet and templates for people to take away for each of my workshops.
I had a group of six people and it was lovely to see everyone getting stuck in! The fabrics and colour combinations people chose were beautiful. I always love seeing the choices people make as it's all inspiration for future projects.
And perhaps best of all three young girls attended and it's great to see youngsters getting crafty and learning new skills.
After two hours we had four lots of bunting all sewn up. Everyone loved it and I can't wait for the next workshops!
Although I plan to teach a whole range of crafts, primarily I'll be teaching sewing. There are so many people out there who buy sewing machines and end up being too frightened to get them out of the box, which is such a shame!
I've always been a believer in starting basic and building up skills. So I decided the first workshop I would run would be How to Sew Bunting.
So I set the date of 18th August, opened up for bookings and was so happy to see the amount of interest. I've helped countless people set up their new sewing machines over the last 5 years and couldn't wait to start making actual projects.
I want to make it as easy for people as possible. I know from experience how frustrating it is walking away from a workshop and forgetting half of what was said! So I have made a little step by step instruction booklet and templates for people to take away for each of my workshops.
I had a group of six people and it was lovely to see everyone getting stuck in! The fabrics and colour combinations people chose were beautiful. I always love seeing the choices people make as it's all inspiration for future projects.
And perhaps best of all three young girls attended and it's great to see youngsters getting crafty and learning new skills.
After two hours we had four lots of bunting all sewn up. Everyone loved it and I can't wait for the next workshops!
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