Sewing class
Sewing classToday I went on a day's course at a local education centre. It was called the Shropshire Sewing Bee and although I expected it to be about learning about using your machine and experimenting with techniques, we actually learnt about applique, embroidery and couching. It was very interesting - not something I have ever done or had the urge to do but it was great fun. I was utterly rubbish but I am not very arty/crafty - I just want to be! Much practice needed but at least now I know the techniques and just need to keep having a go at home.
We did some applique, learnt french knots, lazy daisy, back stitch, stem stitch, stab stitch and couching. Piccie of my very rudimentary effort below - I can only get better!! It was lovely doing something different and meeting new people - will certainly be keeping an eye out for more crafting classes/workshops in the future. No girls at the moment but look forward to getting more in the future. Proud mummy to Hector, a Bedlington Terrier x Jack Russell
Re: Sewing classSewing seems to be gaining in popularity now, Sewing Bee is on the tele at the moment. It's great to learn new skills, if we had a class here I would go. Your applique looks very pretty. I go to a Monday morning Craft and Chat, in our village hall. We get around twelve people doing their own craft work. No lessons but we bring projects to show, share craft magazines and books, and learn off each other. It's great fun.
Ilona
Re: Sewing classSounds great Ilona, just the sort of thing I am looking for
No girls at the moment but look forward to getting more in the future. Proud mummy to Hector, a Bedlington Terrier x Jack Russell
Re: Sewing classThat's very pretty, it's nice to learn summat new
Angela
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Re: Sewing classI think it's really pretty. Well done
Re: Sewing classHow lovely! It is so rewarding learning new skills and I am quite sure you are better than you think!
Helen xx
3 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 chooks, 3 fish, a shrimp that thinks its a prawn and a dappy dog. http://www.acountrygrandma.blogspot.com Re: Sewing classIt is very pretty, well done
Re: Sewing classThank you lovely ladies
No girls at the moment but look forward to getting more in the future. Proud mummy to Hector, a Bedlington Terrier x Jack Russell
Re: Sewing classSounds like a good class, and that looks very pretty
Did you watch the new Sewing Bee series last week? Interesting and way beyond my capabilities... Re: Sewing classOooh - which day is it on Kate? I rather enjoyed the last series
Helen xx
3 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 chooks, 3 fish, a shrimp that thinks its a prawn and a dappy dog. http://www.acountrygrandma.blogspot.com
Re: Sewing classI did Kate, really enjoyed it. I woukd not know where to begin but would love to do a dressmaking course for beginners! Helen, can't remember what day it is - will look it up & post if no-one beats me to it x
No girls at the moment but look forward to getting more in the future. Proud mummy to Hector, a Bedlington Terrier x Jack Russell
Re: Sewing classI watched the first episode of sewing bee last night. It must be very difficult to complete the tasks against the clock. Making garments is not my thing, but I would have liked to chop the long skirt up and re design it.
Ilona
Re: Sewing class
Cheers Dom, been in bed with a migrainey type headache this afternoon and completely forgot about it! No girls at the moment but look forward to getting more in the future. Proud mummy to Hector, a Bedlington Terrier x Jack Russell
Re: Sewing classThanks Dom!
Helen xx
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