Fashion 'N' Fabrics

If you would like to be reintroduced to your machine, this class is for you. Nicky has a good knowledge of a variety of machines so will help to make you feel at ease after 3 hours and you would have made a cushion cover.
You need to bring - • Your machine and instruction book • Usual sewing kit - scissors, pins, threads... • ½ metre of fabric for cushion • Cushion pad not provided
If you would like to book this class please come into store. There is a limit of 6 people.
Cost class £20
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If you would like to be reintroduced to your machine, this class is for you. Nicky has a good knowledge of a variety of machines so will help to make you feel at ease after 3 hours and you would have made a cushion cover.
You need to bring - • Your machine and instruction book • Usual sewing kit - scissors, pins, threads... • ½ metre of fabric for cushion • Cushion pad not provided
If you would like to book this class please come into store. There is a limit of 6 people.
Cost class £20
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In Session one we will cover: • Threading the machine from scratch and how to re-thread the quick way . • Adjusting tension, stitch length and width to suit different fabrics. • Removing needle for three thread overlocking and how to replace. • Hem and seam finishes.
... In Session two we will cover: • Making a simple jersey fabric top • Learning cutting, fitting, necklines and hemming in the process. You need to bring - • Your overlocker in good working order . Please say the make when booking in. • The manual and tool kit including • Small sharp scissors • Tweezers • Screw driver and allan key if you have one • 25cm of calico or plain craft weight cotton. • Four different colour overlocker threads preferably to match the colours on your tension dials. I recommend Coats moon thread. Additional for Session 2 - • Paper pattern for knit fabrics.(There are a few I can recommend which I will show you in Session one) • Fabric and matching thread • Dressmaking scissors • Dressmaking pins • Tape measure
Vanessa will provide various fabric samples but please bring any you would like to test.
If you would like to book this course please come into store. There is a limit of 6 people (minimum of 3)
Cost for 2 classes £35
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In Session one we will cover: • Threading the machine from scratch and how to re-thread the quick way . • Adjusting tension, stitch length and width to suit different fabrics. • Removing needle for three thread overlocking and how to replace. • Hem and seam finishes.
... In Session two we will cover: • Making a simple jersey fabric top • Learning cutting, fitting, necklines and hemming in the process. You need to bring - • Your overlocker in good working order . Please say the make when booking in. • The manual and tool kit including • Small sharp scissors • Tweezers • Screw driver and allan key if you have one • 25cm of calico or plain craft weight cotton. • Four different colour overlocker threads preferably to match the colours on your tension dials. I recommend Coats moon thread. Additional for Session 2 - • Paper pattern for knit fabrics.(There are a few I can recommend which I will show you in Session one) • Fabric and matching thread • Dressmaking scissors • Dressmaking pins • Tape measure
Vanessa will provide various fabric samples but please bring any you would like to test.
If you would like to book this course please come into store. There is a limit of 6 people (minimum of 3)
Cost for 2 classes £35
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We are now stocking some plain DK with 20% wool. 100gr @ £2.75.

Another great class with Lynda. A small colony of bunnies were made in Saturday's needle felting workshop.

'Home is Where the dog is' Alphabet Panel from Henry Glass has arrived.

Some Moda 'Porcelain' by 3 Sisters has arrived with a charm pack and a pretty floral called 'Coco'. 100% cotton 112cm @ £15.10/m charm pack @ £12.85

A charming flock of needlefelted sheep was born yesterday! Well done to all 'creators' and thank you Lynda for another fun class.

New to store - Stylecraft Jeanie with lovely new patterns. 60% cotton 40% Premium acrylic @ £4.15 100gr

Romney Marsh Spinning Kit for those that want to spin their own yarn - literally :-) £12/kit

I am pleased to introduce 'Romney Marsh' to Fashion n Fabrics. It is 100% British wool. I have 4 colours in DK, Cream in 4 Ply and cream in 100% Meriono DK. There is also a charming Baby Set Pattern book.

Just in - we have four new colours in Stylecraft Special DK and two new lovely colours in Batik Swirl 200gr (20% wool)!

** I am very sorry that I messed up dates and this is now running on 20th April!
Due to popular demand, we are putting on this class again.
Tea/Coffee Provided... Bring a packed lunch
This class is aimed at both beginners and intermediate levels. You will have a chance to create granny square designs along with colour changes. You will also learn how to sew the squares together to start making your blanket. Sue is an accomplished teacher with a real passion for this creative craft. Requirements list :- • Size 4mm Crochet hook and various yarns
If you would like to book this class please come into store to book. There is a limit of 8 people.
Cost class £20
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This class is aimed at both beginners and intermediate levels. You will have a chance to learn how to make a granny square or get some help with a crochet project that you are working on.
Sue is an accomplished teacher with a real passion for this creative craft.
Requirements list :-... • Size 4 Crochet hook and yarn • These will be drop in classes with a maximum of 6 (minimum 3)
Cost of class £13
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This course has been created as a short introduction to embroidery. You can sign up for the individual classes or all three. The 3 hour sessions will concentrate on making the individual elements to later go into a calico book or collage.
Requirements list for children:- • Be able to thread needle • Basic sewing kit, including embroidery scissors, needles ( Embroidery No. 9) and pins etc.... • 4 inch embroidery ring/hoop • A pack of items needed for the creation of the different elements in the book is included in this class - (metallic threads , wools, pens, colouring pencils, stamps and glitters etc.) • ½ m calico needed
Maximum 6 in a class (minimum 4). Drop-in Cost of £16.25
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This class is aimed at both beginners and intermediate levels. You will have a chance to work on a Valentine’s themed decoration or get some help with a crochet project that you are working on.
Sue is an accomplished teacher with a real passion for this creative craft.
Requirements list :-... • Size 4 Crochet hook and yarn • These will be drop in classes with a maximum of 6 (minimum 3)
Cost of class £13
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In Session one we will cover: • Threading the machine from scratch and how to re-thread the quick way . • Adjusting tension, stitch length and width to suit different fabrics. • Removing needle for three thread overlocking and how to replace. • Hem and seam finishes.
... In Session two we will cover: • Making a simple jersey fabric top • Learning cutting, fitting, necklines and hemming in the process. You need to bring - • Your overlocker in good working order . Please say the make when booking in. • The manual and tool kit including • Small sharp scissors • Tweezers • Screw driver and allan key if you have one • 25cm of calico or plain craft weight cotton. • Four different colour overlocker threads preferably to match the colours on your tension dials. I recommend Coats moon thread. Additional for Session 2 - • Paper pattern for knit fabrics.(There are a few I can recommend which I will show you in Session one) • Fabric and matching thread • Dressmaking scissors • Dressmaking pins • Tape measure
Vanessa will provide various fabric samples but please bring any you would like to test.
If you would like to book this course please come into store. There is a limit of 6 people (minimum of 3)
Cost for 2 classes £35
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