Sew Start to Finish with Geraldine Sykes Buy 6 sessions for only £144
Please let us know when you check out which dates you would like to book. Our usual policy applies should you need to change a date. If you can't make a date, call or email us the working day before and we will move your booking on to the next available date.
Full day - 10am to 4pm
Would you like to make your own clothes, soft furnishing or accessories but find commercial patterns confusing.
Geraldine has a wealth of information for anyone wanting to make clothing to fit.
From using a commercial pattern and making sure that it will fit you prior to cutting and then every step until you have finished your garment.
Your sewing machine will become a trusted machine as you learn more about it. Geraldine will always share some tips and tricks as the session goes on.
Topics covered will include:
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How to read a pattern envelope
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How to measure yourself accurately
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Choosing the right size and understanding fit
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Interpreting pattern markings and cutting layouts
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Understanding interfacing and how to use
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Learn how to do the following techniques
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Stay-stitching
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Pocket insertion
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Yoke insertion
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Interfacing techniques
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Darts
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Zip insertion
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Hems
Geraldine will support you using the correct equipment for your project so that you can continue on your own when you take your project home.
Timings:
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Second and fourth Thursday of the month - attend one day or both - the choice is yours.
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10am to 12.30pm and/or 1.30 to 4pm
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You can attend all day, just the morning or just the afternoon. Should you wish to attend for half a day, please call the shop on 01234 824983 and a member of staff will be pleased to assist you.
Payments for this group have to be received prior to attendance.
If the tutor is unavailable, then the day will be a Day Away From Home - £8.00 and attendance is optional. Any group or casual payments for the day the tutor is unavailable will moved to the next available month.
You can view more of our Workshop, Classes and Groups here.
In addition to spending your time crafting there is a coffee shop on site - O For Coffee. Tudor Rose Patchwork offers students 10% discount on anything consumed from O For Coffee. As well as a large selection of hot and cold drinks, the menu includes jacket potatoes, sandwiches, paninis, toasties, soups. For those with a sweet tooth there is also a variety of cakes baked on site including gluten free and vegan options.
Cancellation Policy:
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Should Tudor Rose Patchwork have to cancel a group meeting you will receive a full refund or a transfer to the next expected date (with your agreement).
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Should you wish to cancel your attendance on a group meeting, please phone or e-mail us by 5pm of the day prior to the group meeting to arrange a payment transfer. If cancelling for a Monday group meeting, please phone or e-mail by 5pm on Saturday.
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If a pattern is availabe and you cannot attend any paid for day then Tudor Rose patchwork will arrange for you to receive the pattern.
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Patterns remain the property of the tutor and should not be copied, passed on or used for teaching purposes without the permission of the tutor.
