Great for covering diaries, books, kindles etc. Pretty and functional, this class has been cleverly devised to teach a variety of sewing techniques and skills.

In this class, you will learn how to…

• Cut fabric to specific measurements
• Use iron on fleece
• Pin seams
• Sew seams
• Add lining
• Quilt
• Sew binding – including mitred corners
• Hand stitch slip stitch

By the end of the class, you will have incorporated a variety of sewing techniques to produce a pretty cover to take home. We’re confident you will be able to successfully transfer your new skills to future projects!

*please note, this class is not suitable for complete beginners. You must be familiar with a sewing machine and have used one before.

The class is led by Anne Acosta. Anne has worked in TV and theatre as a costume maker and spent much of her career as a fashion/textiles Technical Tutor at Loughborough University. Anne is a calm, warm and patient teacher with a wealth of knowledge and will expertly guide you throughout the class!

What do I need to bring?

1. A sewing kit with the essentials – small scissors, large scissors, pins/clips, hand sewing needles, fabric marking pen/pencil/chalk, a seam ripper.  Should you require any notions or haberdashery, you can purchase from The Fabric Boutique shop. Attendees of sewing classes receive 10% off shop purchases if spending over £25 on the day of the class.
2. Materials for your pouch. You can bring your own as below or you can buy from the shop. Don’t forget, you get 10% off if you spend over £25! If you wish to purchase your supplies from us, please arrive at least 1/2 hour before the class so that you can start on time 😊 You will require the following…

• •     2 fat quarters of quilting quality cotton (approx 150 gsm)
  •     1 fat quarter of Iron on fleece
  •     1 metre narrow ribbon
  •     Thread – Gutermann please as this is what I use in our Sewing Studio machines
  •     *bring along lace, trims etc if you desire to embellish your cover

3. We recommend that you bring a notebook. It’s handy to make notes on various aspects of the class that you can refer to once you’re in the comfort of your own home.
4. You may also wish to bring a water bottle.

Tea, coffee and biscuits/cake is supplied – sewing is so much smoother with refreshments!

The sewing studio has brand-new Janome 5060QDC sewing machines, over locker, ironing board and iron.

There will be 5 to 6 people in each class so that each person can get the attention they require.

The studio is located within The Fabric Boutique at 71 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch, so should you choose to purchase any haberdashery, fabric, notions etc, you can easily pop into the shop.

The session is 3 hours long. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the class so that we can start on time.

Pre booking is essential as places are limited. You can book via my website or please call into the shop. I’m afraid places can’t be reserved without payment.

Terms and conditions

Please note that by reserving a place on a Sewing Studio class, you will be agreeing to the following terms and conditions.

• Places on classes are reserved once payment has been made
• Payment is required in full at the time of booking
• The Fabric Boutique gift cards are redeemable, with payment in part or full for classes
• Bookings will be subject to the cancellation policy
• Classes will only run if there are sufficient numbers. A minimum of 3 places must be booked in order for the class to take place
• Classes are for individuals aged 18 and over

Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Should unforeseen circumstances arise or if minimum numbers of three have not been reached, The Fabric Boutique may need to cancel the class. In such circumstances, a full refund will be given.

Should you require to cancel for any reason the following applies;

• If you cancel up to 10 days before the date of the class, a full refund will be given. Alternatively, you may wish to transfer payment to another date (subject to availability)
• Unfortunately, if you cancel with less than 10 days before the date of the class, a refund will not be given
• Should a refund be eligible, it will be issued immediately. Please allow up to a week for the money to appear back in your bank account