Advent Calendar Workshop

Christmas Advent Calendar

Yes we are thinking of Christmas already, you will need it in time for the 1st of December so you can fill it with treats! This workshop is suited to someone with basic sewing machine knowledge. If you have no experience then we would recommend completing our introduction to sewing course.

What you will learn:

• How to cut a pre-printed fabric
• How to prepare and stitch all the pockets
• How to correctly apply all the pockets
• How to create the tab hanging
• How to add the batting (wadding) and the backing fabric
• How to finish the edges

What you will need to bring:

• Advent calendar panel
• Wadding same width as your panel
• Cotton backing fabric same width as your panel

Whats Included:

• Sewing machine
• Thread and all the tools needed for the class
• Hot or cold drinks, biscuits and cakes

Knowledge level:

• Suitable for novices and those with some basic machine sewing knowledge/skill.

Teacher - Alison

Alison has always designed and made things from an early age. After studying commercial fashion design, pattern cutting, manufacturing, knitwear and product design she completed a further degree in Design teaching. She has spent the last 28 years teaching a wide range of design subjects, including textiles to GCSE and A’level standard. Whilst teaching she also completed a City & Guilds in Millinery and has for the past 8 years been creating bespoke couture hats, fascinators, bags and accessories for clients, selling work through bridal shops and makers markets. She has also run fascinator, hen parties and craft classes across the South West.

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