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25_05_23 French Style Jacket
09:30hrs Friday 23 May until 12:30hrs on Tuesday 27 May (includes Mon, Bank Holiday)
Days 1, 2, 3, 4: 09:30 - 16:30hrs, Day 5: 09:30 - 12:30hrs
The French Style jacket is a wardrobe staple. The deceptively simple shape hides a multitude of couture techniques. Come and join us to make this classic at Sewing with Style. Lose yourself in the hand sewing techniques honed in the ateliers in Paris.
We will start by making a toile (practice garment). From then we will fit the garment to your figure and make adjustments to the pattern. The following days will be spent cutting the beautiful tweed (possible pattern matching!), quilting, fitting a sleeve, adding pockets, fringing (optional), gimp braiding (optional) and using hidden techniques to make this a truly beautiful addition to your wardrobe.
Course inclusions: Exclusive Sewing with Style French Couture Jacket Pattern (not available for general sale), high quality interfacing for the full jacket, specialist tuition in French Couture Techniques.
Location: Sewing with Style Studio, an airy studio based above the popular Quilting and Haberdashery shop in Craig y Don, Llandudno.
What you need to bring: your own sewing machine (we do have a small number that can be hired at a nominal fee), your fabric, sewing kit.
Payment Plan:
£125 deposit (non refundable) on booking
£135 mid payment 11 April
£135 due 9 May
Total price: £395
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25_07_12 Saturday Sewing - Afternoon Session
Saturday, 12 July
Why not spend some time with us at Sewing with Style at the Quilting Bee to work on your own project? We will be on hand to help you achieve the perfect fit and finish!
The Sewing with Style Studio holds a small number of stations so you will have attention from us throughout the session. Please remember to bring your own sewing machine and project.
Supplied: overlocker & iron plus cuppa and cake!
Timing: 9.30 - 12.30pm
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25_07_12 Saturday Sewing - Morning Session
Saturday, 12 July
Why not spend some time with us at Sewing with Style at the Quilting Bee to work on your own project? We will be on hand to help you achieve the perfect fit and finish!
The Sewing with Style Studio holds a small number of stations so you will have attention from us throughout the session. Please remember to bring your own sewing machine and project.
Supplied: overlocker & iron plus cuppa and cake!
Timing: 9.30 - 12.30pm
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25_07_14 French Style Jacket
09:00hrs Monday 14 July until 12:30hrs on Friday 18 July
Days 1, 2, 3, 4: 09:30 - 16:30hrs, Day 5: 09:30 - 12:30hrs
The French Style jacket is a wardrobe staple. The deceptively simple shape hides a multitude of couture techniques. Come and join us to make this classic at Sewing with Style. Lose yourself in the hand sewing techniques honed in the ateliers in Paris.
We will start by making a toile (practice garment). From then we will fit the garment to your figure and make adjustments to the pattern. The following days will be spent cutting the beautiful tweed (possible pattern matching!), quilting, fitting a sleeve, adding pockets, fringing (optional), gimp braiding (optional) and using hidden techniques to make this a truly beautiful addition to your wardrobe.
Course inclusions: Exclusive Sewing with Style French Couture Jacket Pattern (not available for general sale), high quality interfacing for the full jacket, specialist tuition in French Couture Techniques.
Location: Sewing with Style Studio, an airy studio based above the popular Quilting and Haberdashery shop in Craig y Don, Llandudno.
What you need to bring: your own sewing machine (we do have a small number that can be hired at a nominal fee), your fabric, sewing kit.
Payment Plan:
£125 deposit (non refundable) on booking
£135 mid payment 31 May
£135 due 27 June
Total price: £395
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25_07_24 Summer Club
Thursday, 24 July
09:30 - 12:30hrs
The 'summer club' runs alongside the summer dress series.
Bring your own project and gain hints and tips along the way!
Cuppa and a snack included.
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25_07_24 Summer Series - Knot Dress
Thursday, 24 July runs weekly until Thursday 21 August
09:30 - 12:30hrs
The Summer Series is to make the twist dress either the centre front version or the side twist version.
This series is for 5 weeks over the summer.
If you prefer to make your own summer dress, send us details of your pattern, and we can help you make this too!
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25_07_26 Starting Dressmaking
Sunday, 6 February
Timing: 09:30 - 17:00hrs
Location: The Quilting Bee, Llandudno
Make your first garment fitted to your body.
- Cutting the pattern to your body measurements
- Cutting the fabric
- Creating the garment using our own Janome machines (or bring your own) and Babylock overlockers
- Final press and fit
This course includes your own Simplicity pattern and all materials.
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25_07_31 Summer Club
Thursday, 31 July
09:30 - 12:30hrs
The 'summer club' runs alongside the summer dress series.
Bring your own project and gain hints and tips along the way!
Cuppa and a snack included.
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25_08_02 Tailored or Barrel Leg Trousers - 2 Day Course
Two day course - Saturday and Sunday, 2 & 3 August
Join us to make a pair tailored trousers or the more casual cargo pants. Learning points: fitting trousers, fly front seam, waistband, welt back pockets.
Session timings are from 09:00 - 16:30hrs on both days
The use of top of the range overlockers from Janome and Jukki are included, plus the use of cutting tables and irons. There is a fully stocked haberdashery at the Quilting Bee downstairs, therefore any forgotten bits can be purchased at class.
Tea, coffee plus a treat is included.
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25_08_07 Summer Club
Thursday, 7 August
09:30 - 12:30hrs
The 'summer club' runs alongside the summer dress series.
Bring your own project and gain hints and tips along the way!
Cuppa and a snack included.
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25_08_14 Summer Club
Thursday, 14 August
09:30 - 12:30hrs
The 'summer club' runs alongside the summer dress series.
Bring your own project and gain hints and tips along the way!
Cuppa and a snack included.
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25_08_16 Saturday Sewing - Afternoon Session
Saturday, 16 August
Why not spend some time with us at Sewing with Style at the Quilting Bee to work on your own project? We will be on hand to help you achieve the perfect fit and finish!
The Sewing with Style Studio holds a small number of stations so you will have attention from us throughout the session. Please remember to bring your own sewing machine and project.
Supplied: overlocker & iron plus cuppa and cake!
Timing: 1.30 - 4.30pm
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25_08_16 Saturday Sewing - Morning Session
Saturday, 16 August
Why not spend some time with us at Sewing with Style at the Quilting Bee to work on your own project? We will be on hand to help you achieve the perfect fit and finish!
The Sewing with Style Studio holds a small number of stations so you will have attention from us throughout the session. Please remember to bring your own sewing machine and project.
Supplied: overlocker & iron plus cuppa and cake!
Timing: 9.30 - 12.30pm
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25_08_21 Summer Club
Thursday, 14 August
09:30 - 12:30hrs
The 'summer club' runs alongside the summer dress series.
Bring your own project and gain hints and tips along the way!
Cuppa and a snack included.
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25_08_30 Go Two Piece One Day Course
Sunday, 18 May
Come and join to make our new pattern! The Go Two Piece.
This outfit will take you from casual to cocktails in an instant.
The gentle fluid lines hugs the body without being too restrictive. The top has a batwing sleeve, cuffs and a chunky waistband. The skirt is straight with a slight flair also finished with a chunky waistband.
The new pattern is included in the price!
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25_09_03 Tailored or Barrel Leg Trousers - Evening
Trouser series - 4 weeks
3 September with last date being 24 September
6.00 - 8.30pm
You can bring your own choice of pattern, or make the sew along barrel legged pants as shown here.
Learning points:
- Fitting trousers
- Fly front zip
- Front pockets
- Top stitching
- Adding a waistband
The use of top of the range overlockers are included, plus the use of cutting tables and irons. There is a fully stocked haberdashery at the Quilting Bee downstairs, therefore any forgotten bits can be purchased at class.
Tea, coffee plus a treat is included.
