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Sold out26_10_08 Raincoat Course - Day
Thursday - 5 week series
**SOLD OUT - PLACES AVAILABLE ON EVENING COURSE**
Starting 8 October and finishing on the 5 November
9.00 - 12.30pm
The Laken Jacket has a modern, boxy fit with dropped sleeves and a zipper fastening. The pattern includes a spacious, three-piece drawstring hood and two pocket options. View A features large patch pockets with flaps and snap fastener closures, along with integrated hand warmers. View B has a two-piece front that neatly conceals the interior construction of its angled welt pockets. The jacket is unlined but impeccably finished, creating a casual yet refined piece that will be an invaluable addition to any wardrobe.
Alternative Sew Along: The Assembly Line V Neck coat. A lapelless coat sewing pattern with minimalist, clean lines. Features a stand-up collar, v-neck opening with three buttons mid front and side seam pockets. You can wear it with or without the belt. The pattern includes both a lined and an unlined version.
This Assembly Line coat is beginner friendly, HOWEVER we can test the more experienced sewist by adding welt pockets and bound buttonholes.
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.
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26_10_10 Tailored or Barrel Leg Trousers - 2 Day Course
Two day course - Saturday and Sunday, 10 & 11 October
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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Sold out26_10_23 French Couture Jacket
09:00hrs Friday 23 October until 12:30hrs on Tuesday 27 October
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:
£135 deposit (non refundable) on booking
£135 mid payment 1 Septeber
£135 due 1 October
Total price: £405
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Sold out26_11_06 French Couture Jacket
09:00hrs Friday 6 November until 12:30hrs on Tuesday 10 November
**SOLD OUT**
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.
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26_11_11 Christmas Nightwear or top - Evening
Come and join us to make some Christmassy Nightwear!
The course lasts for 4 weeks and starts from the 11 November and ends on the 2 December.
Session timings are from 18:00 - 20:30hrs
Make a cosy dressing gown or pjs. If you prefer to make a fancy Christmas top instead, this is also an option. So go cosy or glam for Christmas!
Tessuti Robe or the Paulette blouse from Fibre Mood.
The use of top of the range sewing machines and 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.
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26_11_12 Christmas Nightwear or top - Day
Come and join us to make some Christmassy Nightwear!
The course lasts for 4 weeks and starts from the 12 November and ends on the 3 December.
Session timings are from 09:00 - 12:30hrs
Make a cosy dressing gown or pjs. If you prefer to make a fancy Christmas top instead, this is also an option. So go cosy or glam for Christmas!
Tessuti Robe or the Paulette blouse from Fibre Mood.
The use of top of the range sewing machines and 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.
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26_11_14 Saturday Sewing - Afternoon Session
Saturday, 14 November
**2 SPACES LEFT**
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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26_11_14 Saturday Sewing - Morning Session
Saturday, 14 November
**1 SPACE LEFT**
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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26_11_15 Intensive Beginners Course
SUNDAY, 15 November
**2 SPACES LEFT**
Course duration: 9.00 - 4.30pm
Course Suitability: beginner
Location: Sewing with Style Studio, The Quilting Bee, Craig y Don, Llandudno
- You will start by choosing your fabrics for both designs.
- Practicalities: Threading your machine, cutting your bag and vest top.
- We will then practice straight stitching before we get stuck in!
- Make a stylish origami knot bag and learn how to sew around a curve, insert a lining and decorate by using origami pleating techniques
- In the afternoon, we will make this cotton vest top where you will learn how to fit your pattern, add facings and top stitch.
At the end of the day, you will have two items that you can show off with pride!
Course includes all materials and instructions which you can take home with you.
Please bring your own sewing machine, or if you prefer, we can loan you a machine for a small sum.
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26_11_21 Tailored or Barrel Leg Trousers - 2 Day Course
Two day course - Saturday and Sunday, 21 & 22 November
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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Sold out26_11_28 French Couture Bag
Saturday & Sunday
28 & 29 November
**SOLD OUT -Next course in January**
Course Suitability: intermediate
Make the classic quilted couture bag at the home of North Wales Couture - Sewing with Style!
This brand new course offers you all the materials*, tools, exclusive pattern and instructions to make this classic French Bag. And no fitting required!
You can choose between the Marilyn (the silver version) or the smaller Audrey
- The bag can be made on a regular domestic sewing machine (zipper foot is essential)
- Dimensions:
- Marilyn 25cm length, 19 height & 6 side width
- Audrey 30cm length, 21 height & 10 side width
- Length of strap - 115cm full length or 60cm as a double strap
Location: Sewing with Style Studio, The Quilting Bee, Craig y Don, Llandudno
Course includes all hardware , interfacing materials and instructions which you can take home with you.
What you need to bring: your own sewing machine (we do have a small number that can be hired at a nominal fee), 0.5m of light to mid weight tweed, 0.25m of lining, sewing kit.
Payment Plan:
£125 deposit (non refundable) on booking
£100 mid payment 1 September
£100 final payment 1 October
Total: £325
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Sold out27_02_19 French Couture Jacket
09:00hrs Friday 19 February until 12:30hrs on Tuesday 23 February
**SOLD OUT**
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.
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Cosy Series January 2027
Thursday's - 4 week series
7 January with the final course being on the 28 January.
9.00 - 12.30pm
This 4 week course is designed to help you get confident with sewing with stretch and jersey fabric. You can make any stretch garments your choice.
We have two sew along choices: the True Bias Marlo (blue cardigan below) or the Allie and Olson Hive Pullover (in green stretch suede). Or you can make a garment of your choice - but keep it cosy!
Cosy plaid (remember to make the ribbing in stretch) or make fully in stretch. The choice is yours!
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.
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Culottes June 2027
Thursday's - 4 week series
17 June with the final course being on the 8 July.
9.00 - 12.30pm
This 4 week course is to complete the Style Arc Erin Culottes.
The Erin Woven Culotte sewing pattern features a fitted waistband that sits at the low waist, with angled front pleats that flow into the slant pockets to create an eye-catching design detail. Back waist darts, a wide-leg silhouette and three-quarter length deliver a sophisticated look, while the invisible centre back zip ensures a beautifully tailored, boutique-quality finish.
FEATURES
- Fitted waistband sits on low waist
- Angled front pleats
- Angled pockets
- Invisible zip at centre back
- Back waist darts
- Three-quarter length
- Wide leg
- Shorten/lengthen lines
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.
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Encil/Retreat - Gaeaf/Wintering Feb 27
LLAI & Debra Drake
(Cymraeg isod / Welsh language below)
Sewing Retreat – Nant Gwrtheyrn Language Centre, Llŷn Peninsula
The perfect opportunity to slow down, relax, and enjoy some peaceful, creative sewing time.
This retreat is ideal for anyone who can already sew and would love to take on a more challenging pattern or project – with friendly guidance and support available throughout.
The sewing time is from 1pm (after lunch) on Friday, all day Saturday and until 12pm on Sunday. Formal tuition time ends at 5pm on Friday and Saturday. You will have access to the room should you want to extend your sewing time.
Your stay includes two nights of comfortable accommodation, all meals, all set in the magical surroundings of the Llŷn Peninsula coastline.
Date: 5 - 7 February 2027
Arrival time: From 1pm (5/2/27)
Departure time: 2pm (7/2/27)
Price: £499 (single ensuite room)What’s included:
• All meals throughout your stay (not including lunch on Friday)
• Two nights of quality accommodation
• Plenty of space, peace and inspiration to sew
• Optional massage therapy (additional cost)There is also an option to book a whole cottage sleeping 3 or 4, perfect for groups who want to stay together. Get in touch to discuss availability.
What will I need?
You should feel confident using a sewing machine independently. Everyone is free to work on any project they choose.
Please bring your chosen pattern and all the materials you’ll need. You’re welcome to bring your own machine, but we can lend you one if required.
PAYMENT PLAN
Deposit: £167 (when booking), second payment: £166 (7 January), final payment: £166 (4 February)
CANCELLATION TERMS:
14 Days before the course: 50% refund minus £5 admin fee
Please note that we cannot offer refunds for any booking cancelled less than 14 days from the course start date.
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Encil Gwnïo – Canolfan Iaith Nant Gwrtheyrn, Pen Llŷn
Cyfle perffaith i arafu, ymlacio a mwynhau llonyddwch creadigol wrth wnio.
Mae’r encil yn addas i unrhyw un sydd eisoes yn gallu gwnïo ac sy’n awyddus i fentro ar batrwm neu brosiect mwy heriol – gyda chymorth ac arweiniad wrth law drwy’r amser.
Mae'r amser gwnio o 1yp ar y dydd Gwener (ar ôl cinio), trwy'r dydd Sadwrn a tan 12yp ar Dydd Sul. Fydd yr addysgu ffurfiol yn gorffen am 5yp ar Dydd Gwener a Sadwrn. Fydd na gyfle i chi wnio tu allan i'r amser yma.
Mae’r pris yn cynnwys llety cyfforddus am ddwy noson a phob pryd bwyd (ac eithrio cinio dydd Gwener) , i gyd mewn lleoliad hudolus ar arfordir Pen Llŷn.
Dyddiad: 5-7 Chwefror 2027
Amser cyrraedd: 1pm (5/2/27)
Amser gadael: 2pm (7/2/27)
Pris: £499 (ystafell sengl ensuite)Yn cynnwys:
- Pob pryd bwyd
- Dwy noson mewn llety safonol
- Digon o ofod, llonyddwch ac ysbrydoliaeth i wnio
- Opsiynol – sesiwn dylino (cost ychwanegol)
Mae hefyd opsiwn i archebu tŷ cyfan sy’n cysgu 3 neu 4 – delfrydol os ydych yn teithio fel grŵp ac eisiau rhannu llety. Cysylltwch i drafod opsiynau.
Beth fydd angen arnoch?
Bydd angen i chi allu defnyddio peiriant gwnïo yn hyderus ac yn annibynnol. Bydd pawb yn rhydd i greu beth bynnag y dymunant.
Dewch â’ch patrwm a’r holl ddeunyddiau gyda chi. Mae croeso i chi ddod â’ch peiriant eich hun, ond gallwn hefyd roi benthyg un i chi os oes angen.
CYNLLUN TALU
Blaendal £167 (wrth archebu), ail-daliad £166 (7 Ionawr), taliad olaf £166 (4 Chwefror)
AMODAU CANSLO
Mwy na 14 diwrnod cyn y cwrs: ad-daliad 50%, gan dynnu £5 ffi gweinyddol
Nodwch na fyddwn yn gallu cynnig ad-daliad ar gyfer unrhyw archebion sy’n cael eu canslo lai na 14 diwrnod cyn dechrau’r cwrs.
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French Couture Bag - January 2027
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
22 - 24 January
09:30 - 16:30 on Days 1 & 2, 09:30 - 15:00hrs on day 3
Course Suitability: intermediate
Make the classic quilted couture bag at the home of North Wales Couture - Sewing with Style!
This brand new course offers you all the materials*, tools, exclusive pattern and instructions to make this classic French Bag. And no fitting required!
You can choose between the Marilyn (the silver version) or the smaller Audrey
- The bag can be made on a regular domestic sewing machine (zipper foot is essential)
- Dimensions:
- Marilyn 25cm length, 19 height & 6 side width
- Audrey 30cm length, 21 height & 10 side width
- Length of strap - 115cm full length or 60cm as a double strap
Location: Sewing with Style Studio, The Quilting Bee, Craig y Don, Llandudno
Course includes all hardware , interfacing materials and instructions which you can take home with you.
What you need to bring: your own sewing machine (we do have a small number that can be hired at a nominal fee), 0.5m of light to mid weight tweed, 0.25m of lining, sewing kit.
Payment Plan:
£125 deposit (non refundable) on booking
£100 mid payment 1 December
£100 final payment 4 January
Total: £325








