SEWING ANDCRAFT CLASSES

KNITTING &CROCHETLEARN TO CROCHET with Amanda Jones

Perfect for beginners or those whowant to freshen up their skills. Youwill learn the basics of holding thehook and yarn and basic stitches.Discover how to make simple grannysquares to create garments, blanketsand home accessories.Sunday 16th FebruarySunday 14th June11.30am-3.30pm // £30

NEXT STEPS IN CROCHETwith Amanda JonesProgress your crochet skills with this class by learning pattern reading, increasing/decreasing andnew stitches and techniques suchas bobbles, shells, amigurumi and inthe round.Start a project that you can completeat home using your new skills. Please bring along a 4mm hook.Sunday 29th MarchSunday 5th July11.30am-3.30pm // £30

ADVANCED CROCHET with Amanda JonesFurther progress your crochet skillswith this class by learning how tofollow more advanced patterns andgain confidence with new stitchesand techniques. You will make aselection of samples to take home.Please bring along a 4mm hook.Sunday 26th April11.30am-3.30pm // £30

CROCHET SOFT TOYSwith Amanda Jones

Learn how to make super kawaii(cute) crochet toys using theJapanese technique of amigurumi!You will learn to make a cute soft toy to take home. Please bring along a 4mm hook.Sunday 10th May11.30am-3.30pm // £30

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SOFT FURNISHINGHOW TO MAKE ROMAN BLINDSwith Jeanette Woolrich

Learn how to measure and calculate thefabric requirements. Cut the fabricsquarely, calculate the number and sizeof folds and stitch the rod pockets. You will also be given advice on thecording and fitting of the Blind.You will make a sample size RomanBlind.Saturday 22nd FebruarySaturday 27th June10am-4pm // £45

HOW TO MAKECURTAINS PART 1with Jeanette WoolrichLearn how to make Pencil Pleat curtainsto a professional high standard. You willbe taught how to measure, cut andcalculate fabric quantities. You will make a sample curtain to takehome along with useful notes forfuture reference.Friday 27th March10am-4pm // £45

HOW TO MAKECUSHION COVERS with Jeanette WoolrichYou will make a simple zipped cushioncover and then go on to make a pipedcushion cover. Learn how to usetrimmings to create your own uniquelook! Gain the skill to create gorgeouscushions for all over your home!Friday 1st May10am-4pm // £45

HOW TO MAKECURTAINS PART 2

Building on the techniques learned inthe part 1 curtain class you will learnmore advanced methods for curtainswith headings such as pinch pleat orgoblets. You will also learn aboutpattern matching, fitting and gainother expert tips to ensure athoroughly professional finish. You willmake a sample curtain to take home.Friday 5th June10am-4pm // £45SF10

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SOME INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CLASSES...Do I need to bring anything?The majority of classes include allmaterials and equipment but if you doneed to bring anything we will let youknow (see individual class details formore information). All adult classesinclude a free hot drink and biscuits.Can I bring my own sewing machine?Unfortunately due to Health & Safetylegislation you are unable to bring yourown sewing machine.Do I need any experience?All our classes state a level; seeindividual classes for further information.How many people will be in my class?Each class can take up to a maximumof ten people except where stated.Are there any on-site facilities?There is a hot drinks machine in theworkshop.

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Each participant on the classes willreceive a 10% Discount Card* which canbe used in any of our stores. A discountcard received on a one-day class isvalid for two weeks and one received ona two day course is valid for one month.CancellationAll cancellations must be made inwriting via email toenquiries@abakhan.co.uk 14 days priorto the start of the course or workshop inorder to receive a full refund. We areunable to accept cancellations afterthat date. Any cancellation made withinthe 14 days prior to the start of theworkshop or course will not berefunded. In the unlikely event that wehave to cancel a workshop or course, allparticipants will be notified 7 to 10 daysprior to the workshop or course andoffered either an alternative date or afull refund of any monies paid.

LEVELS - BUTTONSNoviceBasic SkillsIntermediate

STORE DETAILS34 - 44 Stafford Street, Liverpool, L3 8LXTelephone 0151 207 4029Paid car parking available at StaffordStreet, Devon Street & Kempton Street.Nearest train station - Lime Street(less than 10 minute walk)Nearest bus stop - London Road (lessthan 5 minute walk)Disabled access available around theback of the building, please contact thestore in advance or ask a member ofstaff for assistance.

HOW TO BOOKOnline The easiest way is to bookonline at www.abakhan.co.ukFind your class easily by entering the code found in the bottom right handcorner of each class.In-Store Book at any of our ten stores -please pick up your booking form at atill point.Images are for example only. For terms and conditions please visitwww.abakhan.co.uk/terms2

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PATCHWORK & QUILTINGCARPENTER STAR QUILT 2 DAY CLASSwith Carolyn Buxton

A classic patchwork design that neverfails to impress. This beautiful quilt is made over 2 days with full instructions andguidance on creating a quilt, packed with patchwork, quilting and binding techniques.Saturday 13th & 20th June10am-4pm // £90

BEGINNERS QUILTING TECHNIQUESwith Carolyn BuxtonAre you eager to try patchwork butare confused by the terminology?This is a workshop of multipletechniques and a chance to practicelots of different skills that will set youup with the confidence to complete apatchwork quilt. You will be providedwith a pattern to put your new skillsinto practice to create a beautifulquilt at home.Sunday 2nd February11.30am-3.30pm // £30

RECYCLE AND REUSEwith Carolyn BuxtonTurn scraps of fabric into make-upremover pads that can be washedand reused again and again. Storethem in a beautiful patchwork bagand be the envy of your friends anddo your bit to help the environmentand reduce waste.Sunday 17th May11.30am-3.30pm // £30

CUT & SHUFFLE LAP QUILT with Carolyn Buxton

The cut and shuffle lap quilt is a loteasier than it looks. There are only twoseams to match so it is a perfectproject for beginners to get hooked onpatchwork. Each quilt will be uniqueand measure 38” (97cm) square. Saturday 4th April10am-4pm // £45

BARGELLO TABLERUNNERwith Carolyn BuxtonMake a beautiful table runner full ofthe joys of spring and the promise ofsummer. This beautiful quilt exploresthe illusion of movement with a simpletechnique to produce stunning results. Saturday 16th May10am-4pm // £45

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Janome Sewing Machines &Overlockers are available to buy

at all stores and online

SEWING MACHINE Classes Sponsored by

INTRODUCTION TO THE SEWING MACHINEwith Celia Banks

Learn how to thread a machine andcomplete a series of simple exercisesto give you confidence inmanipulating fabric through themachine. You will make a fabricorigami drawstring bag to take home.Saturday 25th JanuaryFriday 15th May10am-4pm // £42.50

MORE STEPS WITH YOUR SEWING MACHINEwith Celia BanksThis class builds upon the skillslearnt in the “Introduction to theSewing Machine“class. Studentswill make a collection of samplesincluding blind and narrow hems,automatic buttonholes and basic zip application to create a simple,zipped bag. Monday 30th MarchSaturday 11th July10am-4pm // £42.50

LEARN TO USE AN OVERLOCKERwith Celia BanksThis is one of our most popular classesand needs to be booked early. Learnhow to identify the various parts of theoverlocker and make samples ofdifferent seams and stitches. You willcreate a simple patchwork cushioncover to take home. Friday 7th FebruarySaturday 25th AprilFriday 12th June10am-4pm // £42.50

ADVANCED OVERLOCKINGwith Celia Banks

This is a follow-on class to the “Learnto use an Overlocker” but is alsosuitable for anyone with a basicknowledge of overlockers. The projectis a toddler’s size t-shirt and duringthe day students will create a numberof samples for future reference. Youwill learn how to assess the quality ofthe seams, how to adjust and finetune the machine settings to produceprofessional looking garments. Friday 20th MarchSaturday 9th MayMonday 6th July10am-4pm // £42.50SM01

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DRESSMAKINGBRING YOUR OWN PROJECT DAY with Celia Banks

These sessions are open to everyoneinterested in dressmaking. Just bringyourself, your project or two and joinlike-minded people for a day ofsewing and good company. A tutorwill be on hand to give expert adviceon choosing sewing patterns andfabric. Sewing machines andoverlockers are provided for useduring the day.Sunday 15th MarchSunday 7th June11.30am-3.30pm // £20

HOBBY TO PROFESSIONALwith Corrie RobinsonHobby to Professional is created tohelp you get a much better finish onall your sewing projects.Part 1 - You will learn a number oftechniques including French seams,boning, interfacing, underlining andmerging to name just a few.Saturday 29th February10am-4pm // £45Part 2 - You will learn waistbands,carriers and godets, followed withrolled hems and working withdifferent elastics and more!Saturday 2nd May10am-4pm // £45Part 3 - You will concentrate on usingstretch on stretch techniques, usinga pleat board, learn ruching andgathering techniques, cut biasbinding and cover buttons.Friday 10th July10am-4pm // £45

A DAY OF ZIPS with Corrie Robinson

You will learn easy step by stepguides on how to get the best finishon four different zips. The standardbox zip, lapped zip, concealed zip andthe open ended zip. After this classthey will never feel daunting again.Monday 1st June10am-3pm // £40

PALAZZO TROUSERSwith Corrie RobinsonThese are the most elegant trousersout there. Ideal for all body shapesand sizes. We make them in a softfabric and are perfect for day or night.Friday 31st January10am-3pm // £40DM01

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SEWING WITH STRETCH FABRICS - KNICKERSwith Corrie Robinson

This fun 4 hour class is a great way toget an insight into dressmaking. It’s agreat way to learn how to sew withstretch fabrics and how to put inelastic, by making something a littlebit off the normal dressmaking track.Saturday 21st March10am-2pm // £30

SEWING WITH STRETCH FABRICS - LEGGINGS with Corrie RobinsonScared of stretch fabric? After thisclass you will no longer think twiceabout working with stretch fabrics.Our leggings are brilliant quality,great to wear and most importantly,easy to make.Sunday 9th February11.30am-3.30pm // £30

SLEEVE MASTERCLASS with Celia BanksLearn how a good fitting sleevedepends greatly on the fit of a bodiceand how to adapt patterns to ensurethis. Discover techniques to ensure thesleeve is set in correctly. Then learnhow to redraft a basic sleeve to createnew designs using half-scale patterns.This workshop uses both sewing andpaper pattern alteration techniques.Saturday 14th March10am-4pm // £45

MAKE YOUR OWN SWIMWEAR with Corrie RobinsonYou will make a high qualityswimming costume using stretchfabrics. You will learn to sew stretchfabric and how to put in elastic.A tough one but a good one!Friday 22nd May10am-4pm // £45

FIT FOR FASHION 2 DAY CLASS with Celia BanksUsing a McCalls fitting shell patternyou will learn how to identify yourcorrect size of pattern, how to preparethe tissue for fitting & then how toidentify common fitting. You will thenlearn how to deal with these issues tomake the pattern to fit perfectly foryour figure. Maximum of 6 people.Friday 6th & Saturday 7th March10am-4pm // £100

MAXI DRESS IN A DAY with Corrie RobinsonPossibly our most popular class! Thisdress is simply stunning and perfectfor the holiday suitcase. A must havefor any Summer wardrobe.Friday 24th April10am-3pm // £40

MAKE YOUR OWN KIMONOwith Corrie RobinsonYou will make a perfect, short kimono style jacket. Bang on trend,this kimono will become a staplepiece in your wardrobe for theSummer season.Saturday 23rd May10am-4pm // £45

SUMMER CARDIGAN with Corrie Robinson

This waterfall cardigan is a stunningaddition to your wardrobe. It goeswith everything, from swimwearcover up to a lightweight jacket onthose cooler evenings. Friday 13th March10am-4pm // £45

MAKE YOUR OWN SHORTSwith Corrie Robinson

No summer wardrobe is completewithout a beautiful pair of shorts.Ours come with pockets and a tie atthe waist. You can choose the perfectlength for you.Saturday 6th June10am-4pm // £45

FIT & SEW KNITS 2 DAY CLASS with Celia BanksWith all the latest information fromPalmer Pletsch about fitting andsewing with knit and stretch fabrics,Celia will guide you through theprocess of choosing a pattern,identifying suitable material anddealing with the particular challengespresented by these versatile fabrics.Ideally, students will have completedthe “Fit for Fashion” course but candiscuss their needs beforehand.Maximum of 6 people.Monday 4th & Tueday 5th May10am-4pm // £100

TROUSER FITTING & SEWING 2 DAY CLASS with Celia BanksUsing just the hip measurement anda process of adjusting the paperpattern to the body, you will create amaster pattern from which to cut outand sew a plain-fronted pair oftrousers without pockets to suit yourfigure. No previous experience isnecessary. Maximum of 6 people.Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June10am-4pm // £100

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For full details of all classes please visit www.abakhan.co.uk For full details of all classes please visit www.abakhan.co.uk For full details of all classes please visit www.abakhan.co.uk

CREATIVE SEWINGEMBROIDERED LANDSCAPES with Felicity Owens

Create a stunning landscape on fabricusing paint and stitch. Learn toprepare your fabric for stitch usingfabric paints and Felicity’s unique‘secret’ techniques then ‘draw andpaint’ with stitch on the sewingmachine using the fabulous art offree motion embroidery. Saturday 8th February10am-4pm // £45

FREE MOTION EMBROIDERYwith Felicity OwensFree-motion embroidery is the idealway to “draw” quirky colourful designsonto fabric using your sewingmachine. Choose from Felicity’s uniquehand drawn designs and learn all ofthe top tips to create truly professionalresults. Prepare to be amazed!Saturday 18th April10am-4pm // £45

FUN WITH BRUSHOwith Felicity Owens

Prepare to be amazed and getabsolutely hooked, as we explore avariety of special effects and create arange of stunning imagery usingBrusho powdersSaturday 30th May10am-2.30pm // £35

MIXED MEDIA PAINT & STITCH with Felicity Owens

Using a variety of fabric paints,metallics and foils together withFelicity’s special ’secret’ techniques,create a design and embellish withfree motion embroidery. You will make a beautiful panel whichcan be framed, used to make acushion or wall hanging. Saturday 28th March10am-4pm // £45CS28 CS06CS04

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Children are increasingly keen tolearn to sew for themselves andwe are all for learning a newpractical skill. So we are runninga holiday sewing club for 6-16year olds.

What they sew will depend upontheir age and abilities; there willbe a variety of projects to choosefrom on the day. Materials will beprovided for these projects. It is agreat way for children to getstarted; making their owncreations with help from atalented tutor using our Janomesewing machines.

So why not come along and enjoya friendly and fun atmospherewhilst learn something new.Children must be accompanied byan adult.

CLASS INCLUDES:• Materials• Use of a Janome

sewing machine• 10% discount card

to use on the day

Thursday 20th FebruaryThursday 9th Thursday 16th AprilThursday 28th May

CHILDRENS HOLIDAY SEWING CLUB

Discount available for students & schools!Visit abakhan.co.uk/student-discount for more information.

10am-12pm