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Page 1 of 7 Unit 8, Crown Walk, West Street, Bourne, PE10 9NE 01778-420464 info@gathernsew.co.uk www.gathernsew.co.uk Sewing Classes August to October 2017 I NSIDE T HIS CLASS LIST 1 The Basics foundation classes 2 Starting Out beginner classes 2 Getting There intermediate classes 3 Skill Building useful technique classes 3 In The Bag - gorgeous bag classes 4 Love To Quilt stunning quilts and techniques 5 Dressmaking Drop-In Sessions Know Your Machine Learn all about your machine’s different parts, how to thread your machine, which stitches and settings to use, buttonholes and how to troubleshoot the most common problems. Materials required thread, 50cm x 50cm scrap fabric (an old pillowcase is perfect), your sewing machine’s manual and any attachments you have. Know Your Overlocker Bring along your overlocker and learn all about it’s different parts, how to thread it, which stitches and settings to use and how to troubleshoot the most common problems. Materials required thread, 50cm x 50cm scrap fabric (an old pillowcase is perfect), your overlocker’s manual and any attachments you have. Booking a Class All classes must be paid for in full at the time of booking. Payments for all classes are non-refundable and are non- transferable unless we are able to fill your place. Essential Class Info : 1. Within 1 week of booking we will e-mail you the list of materials required (all are available to purchase from the shop) and cutting out instructions. Please contact us ASAP with any queries. 2. Purchase all materials before coming to the class. 3. Apart from Starting Out classes, it is essential that all cutting out is done at home (unfortunately we do not have the facilities for cutting out during the class). 4. It helps to bring your own sewing machine but if you need to use one of ours please let us know. 5. For all classes (apart from Know Your Machine) you will need to know how to use a sewing machine. 6. To save time we advise that you wind your bobbin and thread your machine at home. 7. Arrive 10 min early so you can get set up. It will give you more time for learning the sewing techniques the class is aimed at. 8. During each class you will make the item we have designed and to the dimensions we have specified. By booking a class you agree to all the conditions set out above. The Basics Foundation classes where you will learn how to use your machine in a one-off session. Cost - £30 Know Your Machine Wednesday 13 th September 6pm to 9pm Know Your Overlocker Saturday 23 rd September 9am to 12pm Tuesday 31 st October 6pm to 9pm Special Offer Whilst attending any of our classes take the opportunity to get 10% off further class bookings and shop purchases. continued on page 2

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Sewing Classes August to October 2017

I N S I D E T H I S C L A S S L I S T

1 The Basics – foundation classes

2 Starting Out – beginner classes

2 Getting There – intermediate classes

3 Skill Building – useful technique classes

3 In The Bag - gorgeous bag classes

4 Love To Quilt – stunning quilts and techniques

5 Dressmaking Drop-In Sessions

Know Your Machine Learn all about your machine’s different parts, how to thread your machine, which stitches and settings to use, buttonholes and how to troubleshoot the most common problems. Materials required – thread, 50cm x

50cm scrap fabric (an old pillowcase is perfect), your sewing machine’s manual and any attachments you have.

Know Your Overlocker Bring along your overlocker and learn all about it’s different parts, how to thread it, which stitches and settings to use and how to troubleshoot the most common problems. Materials required – thread, 50cm x 50cm scrap fabric (an old pillowcase is

perfect), your overlocker’s manual and any attachments you have.

Booking a Class All classes must be paid for in full at the time of booking. Payments for all classes are non-refundable and are non-transferable unless we are able to fill your place. Essential Class Info: 1. Within 1 week of booking we will e-mail you the list of

materials required (all are available to purchase from the shop) and cutting out instructions. Please contact us ASAP with any queries.

2. Purchase all materials before coming to the class. 3. Apart from Starting Out classes, it is essential that all

cutting out is done at home (unfortunately we do not have the facilities for cutting out during the class).

4. It helps to bring your own sewing machine but if you need to use one of ours please let us know.

5. For all classes (apart from Know Your Machine) you will need to know how to use a sewing machine.

6. To save time we advise that you wind your bobbin and thread your machine at home.

7. Arrive 10 min early so you can get set up. It will give you more time for learning the sewing techniques the class is aimed at.

8. During each class you will make the item we have designed and to the dimensions we have specified.

By booking a class you agree to all the conditions set out

above.

The Basics Foundation classes where you will learn how to

use your machine in a one-off session. Cost - £30

Know Your Machine Wednesday 13

th September – 6pm to 9pm

Know Your Overlocker Saturday 23

rd September – 9am to 12pm

Tuesday 31st

October – 6pm to 9pm

Special Offer Whilst attending any of our classes take the

opportunity to get 10% off further class bookings and shop purchases.

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Crazy For Cushions Learn how to create fabulous cushions to personalise your home. Make either a plain cushion or a two tone cushion using complementary fabrics and complete the look with buttons on the back.

Materials required – 50cm x115/137cm of fabric for plain cushion (or 50cm x 115/137cm each of two different fabrics for two tone cushion), thread, 3 or 4 buttons, 50cm ribbon or trim (optional).

‘Lizzie’ Totally Tote Bag If you love bags this is for you. Make your own fully lined bag with basic machine appliqué decoration. Materials required – 50cm x 115/137cm of main fabric, 50cm x 115cm/137cm of fabric for lining and appliqué, thread, 25cm

Bondaweb.

‘Ellen’ Storage Baskets The perfect storage solution and so pretty too! You choose which size to make - small H 15cm x D 14cm, medium H 21cm x D 19cm, Large H 29cm x D 24cm. Materials required – 25(30; 40)cm x 112cm outer fabric, 25(30; 40)cm x

112cm outer fabric, 2/3 packs heavy weight interfacing, 2m ribbon/webbing, thread.

Door Stop Doorstops are great for adding a personal touch to a room. In this class you will sew a doorstop with carry handle and add some simple machine appliqué. Materials required – 2 co-ordinating fabric fat quarters, 1kg bag of rice, 100g soft polyester filling, thread.

Oven Gloves Always so useful and a wonderful gift as well. Sewn with heat resistant wadding, burnt fingers will be a thing of the past. Materials required – 25cm x 137cm (or 40cm x 112cm) fabric, 40cm x 112cm

fabric for lining, 20cm x 225cm cotton wadding, 60cm x 55cm Insul-Bright insulated lining, 2.5m bias binding, thread.

Sewing Machine Mat A handy and padded sewing machine mat with useful front pockets, as well as detachable pin cushion and scrap basket. Materials required – 60cm x 112cm wide Fabric A, 60cm x 112cm wide

Fabric B, medium weight iron-on interfacing, 50cm x 50cm 2oz/cotton wadding, 20cm sew-in Velcro, thread, 2 x buttons, soft toy filling.

Sewing Machine Cover Treat your sewing machine! Create your own fully lined sewing machine cover using piping and basic appliqué. It is essential that you cut out at home. Materials required –50cm x 112cm Fabric A, 25cm x 112cm

Fabric B, 75cm x 112cm lining fabric, 4m bias binding, 2.5m piping cord, 75cm x 100cm wadding, 20cm x 20cm fabric for appliqué, 20cm x 20cm Bondaweb, 2 large and 1 medium button, thread, zipper foot for machine.

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Starting Out Beginner classes with simple projects to help you

build confidence using your sewing machine. Cost - £30

Choose a date that works for you and then choose which project you’d like to make:

Saturday 23rd

September – 1pm to 4pm Tuesday 17

th October – 6pm to 9pm

Getting There Classes with slightly more advanced projects

incorporating essential sewing skills. Cost: £30

Choose a date that works for you and then choose which project you’d like to make:

Saturday 28th

October – 12.30pm to 3.30pm

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Piping, Bias Binding, Zip and Concealed Zip

Spend a couple of hours learning how to do four of the most useful sewing techniques. Materials required – scrap fabric, 50cm piping cord, 1m bias binding, 7” zip, 8”

concealed zip, thread, zipper foot and concealed zipper foot for machine.

Free Motion Machine Appliqué Learn how to draw with your sewing machine. We will show you the basic techniques for creating so many beautiful pictures. Materials required – background fabric, fabric scraps, contrasting thread, light

weight iron-on interfacing, Bondaweb, free motion embroidery foot for machine.

How to Sew Jersey/Stretch Fabric

Sewing with stretch fabric can be daunting but it needn’t be. We will show you how to cut out, stabilise your fabric, and tackle seams, facings, hems and so much more. Materials required – scraps of jersey fabric, thread, 50cm hemming tape.

Curtains

Curtains are a great way to dress a window and are simple to make. Due to space and time constraints you will make a small sample curtain and we will show you how to measure up, work out how much

fabric you need and sew a lined curtain with header tape. Materials required –70cm x 70cm main fabric, 70cm x 70cm lining fabric, 70cm curtain tape, thread (we will have packs available to purchase).

How to Back a Quilt Backing and binding a quilt top is the final stage before your quilt is ready to use. This class will teach you the quilting and binding techniques that you will use over and over again.

Materials required – scraps of fabric, scraps of wadding, backing fabric, bias binding/binding fabric, thread.

‘Poppin’ Pocket Tote Bag

The perfect bag for popping things in a pocket for safe keeping! Fully lined with secure zip closure, and external (one zip-up) and internal pockets, it is a great bag for all occasions. Materials required – 50cm x

112/137cm Fabric A, 60cm x 112/137cm Fabric B, 55cm x 112cm lining fabric, fat quarter for inner pocket, 80cm wadding, 6” zip, 18” zip, 2.6m webbing, 25cm light-weight interfacing, thread, zipper foot for machine.

Skill Building Classes designed to teach specific sewing skills.

Cost: £20 (2 hour)/£30 (3 hour)

Piping, Bias Binding, Zip and Concealed Zip Wednesday 27

th September – 6pm to 8pm

Saturday 28th

October – 9.30am to 11.30am

Free Motion Appliqué Tuesday 5

th September – 6pm to 8pm

How To Sew Stretch/Jersey Fabric Saturday 14

th October – 9am to 11am

Curtains Tuesday 19

th September – 6pm to 9pm

How To Back A Quilt Saturday 9

th September – 9am to 11am

Wednesday 25th

October – 6pm to 8pm

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In The Bag Is there such a thing as having too many bags?!!

Great classes for confident stitchers. Cost: £40

Choose a date that works for you and then choose which of our gorgeous bags you’d like to make:

Saturday 9th

September – 12pm to 4pm Tuesday 3

rd October – 6pm to 10pm

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‘Betty’ Large Tote Bag This large fully lined tote bag with useful internal pocket and snap fastener is perfect for any occasion. As an optional extra add piping to finish the look. Materials required – 50cm x 112/137cm each of two different

fabrics, 75cm x 112cm lining fabric, 1m x 1m wadding, 2.5m piping cord, press snap fastener, thread. Optional:- 35cm x 100cm of fabric for internal pocket.

‘Camilla’ Laptop/Messenger Bag This large fully lined laptop or messenger bag with useful internal pocket and closing flap is perfect for office or school. Materials required – 50cm x 112/137cm each of two different fabrics, 50cm x 112cm lining fabric, 1m x 1m, 2 x bag buckle

clips, medium weight interfacing, thread. Optional:- 35cm x 100cm of fabric for internal pocket.

‘Serena’ Quilt-As-You-Go Bag Learn how to quilt your panels after each step. Then stitch your panels together to create this stunning patchwork bag. Materials required – jelly roll or at least 9 different fabrics cut into minimum of 5cm/2” strips (total strip length needed = 10m), 15cm x 112cm

fabric for upper panel, 15cm x 112cm each of 2 different fabrics for handles, 40cm x 112cm lining fabric, 40cm x 100cm cotton wadding, heavy weight interfacing, thread.

‘Rebecca’ Sewing Machine/Overnight Bag

A gorgeous bag strong enough for transporting your sewing machine. With useful internal and external pockets it can be made in two different sizes (large – H 37cm x W 45cm x D 26cm, small H 33cm x W

43cm x D 17cm). Materials required – 50cm(40cm) x 137cm Fabric A, 65cm(50cm) x 137cm Fabric B, 1.2m(90cm) x 112cm lining fabric, 30cm(25cm) x 112cm pocket fabric (optional), 1m x 1m 2oz wadding, 2 packs medium weight interfacing, 71cm/28” zip, 3m webbing, 2.5m bias binding, thread.

‘Annie’ Drawstring Backpack A useful bag suitable for adults and children. Fully lined, front pocket with closing flap, drawstring closure with flap and adjustable straps. Materials required – 90cm x 112/137cm main fabric, 80cm x 112cm fabric for lining, 2 packs medium weight

interfacing, 50cm x 100cm wadding, 6 x 1” D rings, 1 x double cord stop, 20cm hook and loop tape, 1.5m bias binding, 2.2m webbing, 1m cord, thread.

‘Chloe’ Small Messenger Bag Perfect for busy days and just the right size to carry everything you need. Features are piped edges, external zip pocket, inner pocket, zip closure, flap with magnetic fastener, and adjustable cross

body strap. (H 22cm x W 22cm x D 7cm). Materials required – 4 fabric fat quarters, 25cm cotton wadding, 1 pack heavy-weight interfacing, 7”/18cm zip, 10”/26cm zip, magnetic bag clip, 2.5m bias binding, 2.5m piping cord, 2m webbing, 2 x strap D rings, adjusting buckle, thread, zipper foot for machine.

Disappearing 9 Patch Quilt Top Stunning and simple, this is the perfect starter project for anyone wanting to learn to quilt. The finished quilt top measures 1.5m x 1.5m.

Materials required – 9 coordinating fat quarters (50cm x 55cm), thread, quarter inch foot for machine.

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Love to Quilt If you would like to learn the basics or new techniques, we have a quilt class for you.

Cost: £40

Choose a date that works for you and then choose which of our gorgeous quilts you’d like to make:

Wednesday 23rd

August – 6pm to 10pm Saturday 14

th October – 12pm to 4pm

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Zig Zag Quilt Top A modern twist based on a traditional design. The blocks are made by strip piecing and the finished quilt top measures 1.45m (57”) x 1.86m (74”).

Materials required – 2.1m x 112cm main fabric, 40cm x 112cm each of 5 coordinating fabrics, thread.

Children’s Know Your Machine The children will learn all about their machine’s different parts, how to thread the machine, which stitches and settings to use, buttonholes and how to

troubleshoot the most common problems. They will be given notes to take home for future reference. Materials required – sewing machine with any attachments and manual, thread, 50cm x 50cm scrap fabric (a pillowcase is perfect).

Stained Glass Rose Panel Spend a few hours creating a beauitful stained glass panel with rose design. Materials required – 5m black Clover fusible bias binding, fat quarter of light fabric for background, 3 green fabric fat quarters for leaves, 3 coloured fabric fat

quarters for rose, 25cm x 112cm wide plain fabric for borders, 25cm Bondaweb, thread, 3mm twin needle for machine, pencil, packed lunch.

Special Offer Whilst attending any of our classes take the

opportunity to get 10% off further class bookings and shop purchases.

Children’s Classes Our children’s classes are aimed at teaching

children the basic sewing skill. Level: beginner (age 8+)

Cost: £17.50

New dates coming soon!!! All classes taught by Leanne de Lima Araujo who has

been DBS checked and has also received comprehensive first aid training.

Dressmaking Drop-In Sessions Whatever your ability, bring along your latest

project and enjoy some sewing time. Please note that this is not an official class as Leanne will also

be running the shop. However, she will be on hand to give advice if needed.

Cost: £22.50

Choose a date that works for you: Wednesday 11

th October – 6pm to 9pm

Quilting with Sally Griffen Sally is a very talented quilter and teacher. She has designed some wonderful quilting projects.

Cost: £40

Choose a date that works for you: Saturday 16

th September – 10am to 2.30pm

Saturday 11th

November – 10am to 2.30pm

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Class List Summary

Date Class Time

Wednesday 23rd August Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Wednesday 23rd August Disappearing 9 patch quilt top; or Zig zag quilt top

6pm to 10pm

Friday 1st September Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Saturday 2nd September Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Tuesday 5th September Free motion appliqué 6pm to 8pm

Wednesday 6th September Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Thursday 7th September Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 6pm to 9pm

Saturday 9th September How to back a quilt 9am to 11am

Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!)

Happiness is ... a bit of social sewing where you can meet up with or make new friends, help each other with your projects, and share ideas and inspiration.

With this in mind, I am very excited to introduce our summer Simply Sewing sessions.

Each session is £5/hour and you can help yourself to tea/coffee, cold drinks and biscuits.

Whilst there, take advantage of your 10% discount off shop purchases.

To book please pop into the shop or ring us on 01778-420464.

The available dates are: Every 2nd Wednesday (10am to 1pm)

23rd August 6th September, 20th September

4th October, 18th October

Every 2nd Thursday (6pm to 9pm) 7th September, 21st September

5th October, 19th October

Every 2nd Friday (10am to 1pm) 1st September, 15th September

29th September 13th October, 27th October

Saturday (choose your times between 10am and 3pm)

2nd September, 30th September 7th October

Please note that these are not classes, but opportunities to catch up on sewing projects.

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Saturday 9th September ‘Poppin’ pocket tote bag, ‘Betty’ large tote bag, ‘Camilla’ laptop/messenger bag, ‘Serena’ quilt-as-you-go bag, ‘Rebecca’ sewing machine/overnight bag, ‘Annie’ drawstring backpack, or ‘Chloe’ small messenger bag

12pm to 4pm

Wednesday 13th September Know your machine 6pm to 9pm

Friday 15th September Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Saturday 16th September Stained Glass Rose Panel 10am to 2.30pm

Tuesday 19th September Curtains 6pm to 9pm

Wednesday 20th September Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Thursday 21st September Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 6pm to 9pm

Saturday 23rd September Know your overlocker 9am to 12pm

Saturday 23rd September Crazy for cushions, ‘Lizzie’ totally tote bag, ‘Ellen’ storage baskets, or Door stop

1pm to 4pm

Wednesday 27th September Piping, bias binding, zip and concealed zip 6pm to 8pm

Friday 29th September Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Saturday 30th September Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 3pm

Tuesday 3rd October ‘Poppin’ pocket tote bag, ‘Betty’ large tote bag, ‘Camilla’ laptop/messenger bag, ‘Serena’ quilt-as-you-go bag, ‘Rebecca’ sewing machine/overnight bag, ‘Annie’ drawstring backpack, or ‘Chloe’ small messenger bag

6pm to 10pm

Wednesday 4th October Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Thursday 5th October Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 6pm to 9pm

Saturday 7th October Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 3pm

Wednesday 11th October Dressmaking Drop-In Session 6pm to 9pm

Friday 13th October Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Saturday 14th October How To Sew Stretch Fabric 9am to 11am

Saturday 14th October Love To Quilt 12pm to 4pm

Tuesday 17th October Crazy for cushions, ‘Lizzie’ totally tote bag, ‘Ellen’ storage baskets, or Door stop

6pm to 9pm

Wednesday 18th October Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Thursday 19th October Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 6pm to 9pm

Saturday 21st October SEW SATURDAY 10am to 4pm

Wednesday 25th October How To Back A Quilt 6pm to 8pm

Friday 27th October Simply Sewing (Me-Time!!) 10am to 1pm

Saturday 28th October Piping, Bias Binding, Zips, Concealed Zips 9.30am to 11.30am

Saturday 28th October Oven Gloves, Sewing Machine Mat, or Sewing Machine Cover

12.30pm to 3.30pm