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Sewing, Dressmaking & embroidery

Sewing & Dresmaking

Machine Sewing Courses

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At Creative Space we offer regular structured courses and workshops for beginners wanting to learn the basics of machine sewing. We also run a variety of follow on courses including dressmaking, where you can learn how to decode a pattern and make your very own pyjama bottoms from scratch. We also teach kids and teen beginner sewing and intermediate classes, plus one-off sewing days in the holidays, which you can also find here.

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Sewing, Dressmaking & embroidery Workshops

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We have a changing series of half and full day sewing workshops where you can learn dressmaking, bag making, clothes alteration & embroidery and go home with a custom piece for you or someone else in your life. Scroll down to see the upcoming classes.

 

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More sewing workshops below
The following classes and workshops are bookable direct with the teacher
(follow link for more information)

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learn to embroider
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 Join Lizzie in this friendly 3-hour workshop in Bristol and discover the mindful magic of embroidery. Lizzie will guide you through 7 essential stitches, giving your creative projects a beautiful boost of texture and detail. 
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All materials are provided – simply come along and learn a new skill that's both rewarding and wonderfully calming.
Suitable for adults and children from 10 yrs. £30

 

Thursday 15th May

6pm-9pm

bag making for beginners
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Have you been itching to learn some basic sewing skills? If so, this bag making sewing workshop is the perfect start to your sewing journey! In this 3 hour class you’ll make a beautiful, professionally finished shoulder bag to take home.
Lauren will guide you through the whole process, showing you how to thread and use the machine and construct your bag along with providing plenty of tips and tricks on sewing techniques for you to use in future projects. Sewing machines and materials provided. £55
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Friday 4th July

6:30pm-9pm

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Print and sew workshop
Make your own bunting!
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A two part creative experience where you can print and sew your own bunting with Bristol Printroom and Creative Space! Learn how to print from beautiful pressed botanicals, capturing their intricate shapes and textures. You'll have time to experiment with the medium, playing with colour and composition. You'll then learn how to print onto pre-cut fabric pieces using a printing press. 
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The following week, you will head up to Creative Space where you will sew your fabric pieces together to make a string of colourful, summery bunting. You'll learn how to thread a sewing machine and use it to sew your printed pieces to bunting tape. You'll finish up with a professional quality string of fabulous, colourful bunting to display all summer!
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Printing sessions

Thursday 24th July, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm

Bristol Printroom, BS5 6RN

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Sewing session

Thursday 31st July, 10am-1pm

Creative Space, BS16 5HD

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Free Machine Embroidery
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Learn the art of free machine embroidery with Julie Heaton, MA RCA. In this full day workshop Julie will show you how to use your sewing machine as a creative tool for drawing. Offering insights and techniques that Julie uses in her practice, you will learn how to set up your sewing machine, choose fabrics and threads and create a design that can be used for the experimental and fun process.

The class will inclusive; whilst process will be taught, you will be able to work at your own pace in a creative environment. £90

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12th July & 27th Sept

10.30am-4.30pm

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Japanese Cross Back Apron
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Improve your dressmaking skills with this Japanese cross back apron sewing workshop.
In this full day class, Lauren will expertly guide you through the process of creating your very own beautiful Japanese apron. Learn how to cut out a pattern from your own fabric along with sewing a variety of seams and finishings.
Sewing machines and accessories will be provided, however you are also welcome to bring your own, please advise on booking. £75

 

​Saturday 6th September

10am-4pm

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