Welcome Welcome to our Sewing School. We offer a wide of sewing classes, suitable for absolute beginners through to practiced sewers looking to ll gaps in their skills set or just get some well deserved me time! Whether you are looking to sew crafts, make items for your home, start quilting or want to get going with dressmaking we have something for you! In addition to our standard courses, we offer one to one or more lessons (see page10) and are always open to running one-off lessons and sewing parties tailored to your needs. You can nd out more about all our courses on our website - printstopolkadots.co.uk and If you have any questions you can get in touch with us at printstopolkadots@hotmail.co.uk or give us a call on 01993 700411.
Introduction to Sewing (5 weeks)
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Dressmaking Children’s wardrobe (4 weeks) Women’s clothes (bi-weekly a total of 8 sessions) Reversible dress or trousers for a child (1 session)
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Bags/Baskets Reversible bag (1 session) Fabric basket (1 session) Clutch bag with hidden zip up pocket (1 session)
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Cushions Pleated cushion cover (1 session) Piped cushion cover (1 session)
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Quilting Make a quilt/Quilting Club - bi-weekly (book 6 to 8 sessions) Quilting with Pelllon/easy peasy quilting (1 session)
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One to One Lessons
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Learn to Sew in 5 Weeks! Starting on 10th January (5 weeks) 7pm - 9.30pm ÂŁ198
Complete 5 projects in 5 weeks! This course has been designed with the absolute beginner in mind. We start with the basics of using a sewing machine, and sewing straight lines and go on to cover pattern cutting, bias tape making, interfacings, sewing pockets and even tackle zips! We provide everything you need (including a choice of fabrics from across the store for each project), if you have your own sewing machine we recommend bringing it with you, as there is nothing like learning on your own, but if you don't, you can use one of ours. Week 1 Sewing machine basics plus starting your bunting and making an envelope style cushion cover to take home!
Week 2 We will make a curvy reversible bag, introducing sewing around curves, darts, hiding seams and top stitching. Week 3-4 We will be making half aprons (they are ones that start at the waist!) with pockets. Skills covered will include making and sewing with bias tape, gathering and adding pockets. Week 5 We will make zipper pouches. Skills covered will include sewing with zips, choosing and sewing with interfacing. Course bonus - receive 10% off future courses and sewing equipment for 6 months!
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Dressmaking - Children’s Clothes Starting on 21st February (5 weeks) 7pm - 9.30pm From £152.00 Over 5 weeks we will make 3-4 key pieces for a child’s wardrobe. We have a wide range of sewing patterns for you to pick from and will be on hand to talk you through the sewing process, step by step (you can also opt to bring your own patterns). We will build your dressmaking skills week on week so you don’t need a wide range of sewing skills or experience in advance. However you will nd it easier if you have
had some basic experience, even if long ago, threading a machine, handling fabrics and basic sewing. The course includes patterns for 4 projects and you can choose to bring your own fabrics or use fabrics from our store - patterns t a range of sizes (details for each pattern can be found on our website). Course bonus - receive 10% off store purchases made during the course.
Project Options
Type of Fabric
Average Time Taken
Great for Beginners?
Shorts or trousers
Reg. Cotton
1 session
Leggings
Stretchy
1 session
Yes but not session 1
Hareem/Jogging pants
Stretchy
1 session
Yes but not session 1
Simple skirt
Reg. Cotton
1 session
Reversible dress*
Reg. Cotton
1 session
Swing top or dress
Reg. Cotton
1 session
Skater dress
Stretchy
1 session
Handkerchief top
Reg. Cotton
1 session
YES
Simple summer dress
Reg. Cotton
1 session
YES
Tailored boy’s shirt
Reg. Cotton
2 sessions
Girl’s blouse with peter pan collar
Reg. Cotton
2 sessions
Hoodie
Stretchy
1 session
Party dress (button up)*
Reg Cotton
2 sessions
Babygrow
Stretchy
2 sessions
YES
YES Yes but not session 1
YES
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Introduction to Dressmaking Starting on 15th January (meeting bi-weekly for 8 lessons) 7pm - 9.30pm £250 Inspired by the Sewing Bee? Join us on our 8 week introduction to dress making course and create key pieces for your wardrobe.
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Over 8 weeks, you will have the opportunity to tackle skirts, tops, shorts (or trousers) and dresses. How many items you can complete will depend on your level of general sewing experience, your sewing pace and ability to carry on working on garments between lessons.
Because we are all different shapes and sizes, and have different tastes and styles, we have a range of patterns for you to pick from for each project (sizes upto 24), or you can bring your own pattern. No matter how many projects you complete during the course, you will receive 4 sewing patterns of your choice to take away.
Typically people make between 3 and 4 items. We will cover: Ÿ reading patterns Ÿ pattern adjustments for a perfect t! Ÿ pattern and fabric cutting
interfacing seam nishes zips buttonholes
Project 1 - Skirts A great project to start with. You can choose from a classic a-line skirt with a zip, an aline skirt with an elasticated waist or a summer essential - a wrap skirt - if you really don’t like skirts you can make pj
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The Building Blocks of Your Wardrobe bottoms this week. Project 2 - Tops Make a top, adjusting the pattern for a perfect t whether you are big or small busted, with a high or low mid-bust point, a small waist or broad hips, we will show you how to grade your pattern and make adjustments to get a couture t. Project 3 - Shorts or Trousers Tackle shorts with a lapped zip. If you aren’t a fan of shorts you can opt for tailored trousers, or even PJ bottoms!
What’s Included You can choose your fabric for the rst week from across our store. For weeks 2-8 you will need to provide your own fabric. We will cover which types of fabric are best for each pattern during week 1.
Project 4 - Dresses Consolidate all you have learnt with a dress. A reverse wrap dress, cocktail dress or classic shift.
We will provide all the patterns, pattern paper, interfacing etc...
No specic skills are required for the course, although we would recommend absolute beginners start with our 5 week introduction to sewing course, or a single evening workshop, to get familiar with a sewing machine before tackling dressmaking.
Course bonus - receive 10% off store purchases during the course.
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My First Quilt /Quilting Club Starting on 8th January (bi-weekly for 6 to 8 weeks) 7pm - 9.30pm From £155 Whether you: Ÿ Have always wanted to make a quilt but didn't know where to start. Ÿ Have already tried quilting but want to expand your skill set with a new quilt pattern/tenchniques, new blocks, samplers or other quilted makes. Ÿ Or if you just want to make some protected time to quilt. Then join us at Quilting Club! The design of your quilt/blocks or quilted makes will be up to you (we have lots of ideas and resources to help you here!). We can create your design during the rst lesson or if you have a pattern you would like to use, or a Pinterest pic of a quilt design you like, we can work with that too. The size of quilt and complexity of the design will only be limited by your imagination and any time constraints. * NOTE because of Easter there is a longer gap between lessons at the end of March, see full list of dates on our website. BONUS! During the course you will get 10% off in store purchases.
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Single Session Workshops Join us for a fun evening sewing with like minded people. Fill gaps in your skill set, refresh your learning or just make some protect me me.
Pleated Cushion Cover 8th March - 7pm - 9.30pm From £38.50
Reversible Bag 19th January - 7pm - 9.30pm From £37.50
Create one of these show stopping cushions in just one evening! The front of the cushion uses 2.5" wide strips so this is a great stash buster!
Join us for a fun evening making our versatile reversible bag - once you've made one you won't be able to stop! Great for days out, summer holidays and as gifts for friends!
Bring your own fabrics or use your choice of fabrics from across the store and we will pre-cut your strips for you!
Bring your own fabrics or choose your fabrics from across our store - all other materials will be provided.
Fabric Storage Basket 23rd February -7pm - 9.30pm From £40.50
You can never have enough storage so why not make it out of your favourite fabrics! Learn how to make one of these baskets, how to scale it up or down for future makes and all about the interfacing used to get that crisp shape.
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Clutch Bag 15th March - 7pm - 9.30pm From £46
Piped Cushions 8th February - 7pm - 9.30pm From £42
Make a classic clutch bag with a proper hidden zip up pocket inside. After this one you will be putting professionally nished zip up pockets in everything!
Take your cushion covers to the next level with the addition of a zip and piping!
This course is aimed at those of you who already know the basics of sewing, can thread their machine and are condent with basic sewing techniques. Choose to use our fabrics or bring your own, all materials are included!
This course is best suited to those of you who have already had some practice with your machine and who want to learn how to master sewing with piping and using zips. You can choose fabrics for your cushion from across our store or bring your own. All other materials, including a cushion insert, are included.
Quil ng with Pellon 820 27th March - 7pm - 9.30pm £46 This is a really fun class, an opportunity to let your hair down with a product that makes quilting so easy it almost feels like cheating! We will make drawstring bags with quilted panels. A project that will make you look very clever! This product makes quilting with small squares soooo easy, even absolute beginners can achieve great results! 10
Reversible Dress or Trousers 1st February - 7pm - 9.30pm From ÂŁ36 In one evening make a reversible dress or trousers - use your own fabrics or choose from across the store.
Get Your Fabric Fix at Our Next Pop Up Shop Cogges Church Centre Witney, OX28 3LA Free parking opposite the building!
6th January 2018 10-4pm
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One to One or More Sewing Lessons If you: Ÿ can't make one of our group courses Ÿ would like to complete a workshop or course which isn't currently running Ÿ or need help with your own project then a 'one to one or more' course might be just what you need! The larger your group, the lower the per person price becomes. Visit our website and if we have a course listed that catches your eye, select the number of people to be taught to see the total price. Contact us to select a date and time to suit your schedule and we can take it from there - once a date has been set you can pay in one go using the website, or we can divide the cost between the participants and invoice you all separately. If you would like to get support with your own sewing project please email us at printstopolkadots.co.uk to discuss your requirements and get a quote. We are always happy to answer your questions and never use hard sell tactics, so give us a call or email us at printstopolkadots@hotmail.co.uk
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