Join Our Second Sewing Surgery Workshop

This is the second of our new monthly workshops to give you new skills to assist with your sewing. These sewing advice sessions will always be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 9pm.

Sessions will develop over time to be exactly what you need them to be. The topic for this workshop is Sewing Machine asics. The long-term future is all about your requests … as examples you may want to learn:

Making practical items (e.g., glasses cases)

Demystifying sewing patterns

Understanding different fabrics

Working with zips

Working with stretch fabrics

Your tutor, Melinda, is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing her expert guidance to help you feel confident, capable and inspired in your sewing practice.

What You’ll Do

Explore your sewing machine’s basic features

Learn how to Thread the Needle

Learn how to Thread the Bobbin

Learn how different needles and tensions can be used for different fabrics

Put into practice what you have learnt

This Workshop Is Perfect For

Anyone starting on their sewing journey!

Anyone with basic sewing machine experience

Makers who enjoy learning in a friendly, supportive space

No experience is needed. If you have a machine or are motivated to learn, Melinda will guide you through each step.

What’s Included

Expert tuition and personalised guidance

Use of sewing tools and equipment

Refreshments throughout the evening

You’ll leave with new skills, greater confidence, and practical techniques you can apply to any future sewing project.

What to Bring

Reading glasses if needed

Your current sewing project

Your sewing machine … this means you will become more familiar with all it’s settings. We have machines if you don’t have one.

A small, easy‑to‑eat snack if you’ll miss your evening meal … plates provided

Most importantly, bring your curiosity and enjoy the process.

Workshop Details

Time: 6pm – 9pm

Arrival: From 5:30pm for a warm welcome and a cuppa

Group size: Limited to 8 people for a friendly, supportive atmosphere

Cost: £30 + 71p card fee: Includes all materials needed for the skills session and refreshments during the evening.

A Relaxed & Supportive Creative Space

These Sewing Surgery sessions are all about creativity, confidence and connection. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, follow your ideas and enjoy time away from the daily routine with like‑minded people.

We want you to leave feeling inspired, relaxed and proud of what you’ve learned.

To help us support you fully, please complete your booking form with any preferences or needs. This might include:

Your favourite milk for refreshments

Any additional support requirements

Allergies we should be aware of (e.g., nuts, perfumes)

Please also let us know of allergies that we may need to highlight to your fellow crafters. Many thanks.