Sewing schools, courses, classes & lessons in UK

looking times and prices for local sewing classes

Hello, we are looking for an experienced sewing teacher to cover some sewing workshops (Basic Sewing, hand/tote bags, alterations, applique, cushion cover, curtain & roman blind and any other new projects) in SW London. Dressmaking is not necessary but will be taken into consideration. Payment is based on freelance & course basis (please have a look at the current workshops). The courses run during the day time, potentially one weekend per month. The candidate must be very organised, be able to prepare the course materials and to write tutorials. Tell us about yourself, what you’d bring to the position, ideas for one new workshop, and include a link to your blog/web site showing us images of your work (or attach NO MORE THAN three small jpegs).

Dress Making Course in aid of the Harvey Hext Appeal: 1) Sewing essentials: 24th August 2011 Equipment and essential tools, navigating the sewing machine, mending techniques, hemming, stitch types, embroidery, appliqué, bunting & quilting. 2) Sewing techniques: 31st August 2011 Fabric guide, fastenings, zips, seams and finishes, pleats, waistband adjustment, working with elastic, gathering, cushion making. 3) Customising: 7th September 2011 Body shape guide, reshaping garments, fabric manipulation, embellishment techniques, darts, piping, cuffs, pockets, sleeves. 4) Making your own garment: 14th September 2011 Making a bespoke mannequin, pattern cutting from scratch, draping, styling, lining, corsetry. Time: from 6.30pm on Wednesdays Venue: Prince of Waterloo, Winford, Bristol, BS40 8AR Prices Lesson 1 = 2 hours @ £7 per person Lesson 2 = 2 hours @ £7per person Lesson 3 = 3 hours @ £10 per person Lesson 4 = 3 hours @ £10 per person Total course = £34 What to bring: No equipment required but you can bring your dress dilemmas for troubleshooting. There will be a haberdasher available for supplies.