Sew Beautiful Bunting! Workshop

Take the next step in your sewing journey with this relaxed, feel-good workshop — the perfect follow-up once you’ve mastered the basics on your sewing machine. Whether you’re looking to refresh your skills, build confidence, or simply enjoy a creative afternoon, this workshop offers a calm, friendly, and inspiring environment where you can learn, make, and unwind.

Join us for this inspiring afternoon of creativity and fun:

Tuesday, March 17  1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the class start time so we can begin promptly.

Beyond learning new skills, this workshop is a truly enjoyable way to spend a few hours. Come along with a friend, bring a relative, or join us and meet like-minded new people. It’s a peaceful, mindful environment where you can relax, chat, and create — a perfect little retreat from the business of everyday life.

During the session, you’ll make your own fabric bunting, picking up (or refreshing) key sewing skills along the way. Bunting is endlessly versatile and makes a charming finishing touch for weddings, garden parties, birthday celebrations, nurseries, or even your own sewing room.

The workshop will be led by Anne Acosta, a highly experienced sewing tutor who has been teaching sewing techniques for many years, including at Loughborough University. Anne is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and gentle, and will guide you through every step of the workshop, sharing helpful tips, techniques, and insights to make your sewing experience enjoyable and rewarding.

You’ll leave not only with new confidence and practical skills but also with a beautiful length of bunting ready to hang and enjoy — and a few hours of creative fun and calm behind you.

 Key skills you’ll cover:

• Using a pattern template

• Cutting out accurately

• Sewing consistent seam allowances

• Pressing and turning to achieve sharp, neat points

• Attaching binding neatly and securely

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 bunting. You can bring your own as below or you can buy from the shop. For approximately 10-12 pennants, you will require the following - 

•           1/2 metre of 112cm quilting cotton or 3 fat quarters of quilting cotton (approx 150 gsm. If you desire a variety of pennants, you could use a fat quarter bundle but you will find you have plenty of fabric remaining.
• • 3 metres of wide bias binding 
  • Thread - Gutermann please as this is what I use in our Sewing Studio machines

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.

Should you require any fabric, notions or haberdashery, these can be purchased from The Fabric Boutique. Attendees of sewing workshops receive 10% off shop purchases when spending over £25 on the day.  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.

What’s included-

• Tea, coffee and biscuits/cake (because sewing is always better with refreshments)

• Use of Janome 5060QDC sewing machines, brand new Janome overlockers, ironing boards and irons

• Small class sizes of 5–6 people, ensuring plenty of individual attention

Location & access

The sewing studio is located within The Fabric Boutique, 5 Rushtons Yard, Ashby de la Zouch. The studio is accessed via a flight of stairs.

Parking is available next to The Fabric Boutique in Rushtons Yard Car Park (maximum stay of 3 hours, charges apply). A long-stay car park is also available a short walk away on South Street (charges apply).

Important information

This workshop is not suitable for complete beginners. You must be reasonably familiar using a sewing machine. If you are new to using a machine, we recommend starting with the “Complete Beginner - Learn How To Use A Sewing Machine” workshop.

* Most participants do complete their project during the workshop. However, as everyone works at their own pace, completion can vary. Any remaining steps will be clearly explained so you can confidently finish your bag at home.

Booking, terms & conditions

• Pre-booking is essential as places are limited. Please book on my website or in the shop

• Places are reserved once payment has been made

• Payment is required in full at the time of booking

• The Fabric Boutique gift cards may be used in part or full payment for classes

• Classes will only run if sufficient numbers are reached (minimum of 3 participants)

• Classes are for individuals aged 18 and over

Cancellation & refund policy

• If The Fabric Boutique needs to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient numbers, a full refund will be issued

• If you cancel up to 14 days before the class date, a full refund will be given or payment may be transferred to another date (subject to availability)

• Unfortunately, cancellations made less than 14 days before the class are non-refundable

• Eligible refunds will be issued immediately; please allow up to a week for funds to appear in your account