ON THE NEEDLE (LONDON): upcycling workshop

🧵 On The Needle: Sewing Social
PLEASE NOTE ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NON REFUNDABLE !
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.
If you can't buy a shirt on time don't worry about it, we will have a few available on the day for purchase. However we can't guarantee your size or a pattern you love will be available. The main point of this workshop is to a have a appropriate material to practice what you learnt so don't worry about finding the perfect shirt.
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