​🧵 On The Needle: Sewing Social (Birmingham)

​PLEASE NOTE ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NON REFUNDABLE !! (EXACT LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED CLOSER TO THE DATE)

​This workshop is designed for complete beginners and focuses on giving you a solid introduction to sewing rather than overwhelming you. You’ll learn essential foundational skills and leave with a finished, wearable piece: a reworked oversized shirt transformed into a unique everyday garment.

​✂️ What to bring

​-All materials and equipment needed ( EXCEPT THE SHIRT BEING UPCYCLED)

• ​Please note that all attendees will be provided with the sewing equipment and practice materials needed during the workshop to learn and practise the techniques taught on the day.

  • ​However, the second-hand shirt that will be upcycled during the class must be brought by each attendee. For the best results, we recommend sourcing a checked, oversized men's or women's cotton shirt from your local charity shop in a colour and pattern of your choice.

  • ​When selecting your shirt, we recommend choosing an oversized one to provide you with the excess material needed to achieve this style.

​SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN ON THE DAY:

​-How to thread your machine correctly

​-How to wind and load a bobbin

​-How to change a needle safely

​-Overview of different stitch types and when to use them

​-Practice time using scrap fabric to build confidence

​-Step-by-step guidance on the workshop technique: shirring

​-Creation of your final piece: a reworked oversized shirt

​-All attendees will also gain access to our Walk-In Sessions to practice skills they learnt in our workshops independently at a discounted rate when it begins. ( more information coming out soon)

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​-light refreshments and snacks will be provided

​-Please bring your own lunch, as the session runs for 4 hours plus