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At last...sooo much to do, set up workshop, advertise classes, teach classes, social media, buy stock, teach classes, social media , buy more stock, answer msg...but hereI am 2 months from start of business ! Thank you everyone , for your support. Been a great 2 months and thankfully 2017 looking good. Already made so many friends and got a load of you on your creative way to success - keep up,the good work!
I am so grateful to you and your support , love and share your successes, but most of all , since going it alone, tomorrow night I celebrate my very own " staff "do", Hurrah
No longer , for me , single person of a certain age , do I have to endure I appropriate advances from drunken colleages, feel uncomfortable at being without a partner, pretend I'm having a good time or turn a blind eye to inappropriate subordinates behaviour........on my very own staff do, I shall open a bottle of Prosecco, eat a lovely home cooked. Steak, fab bottle of wine and watch Strictly without interruption.
Thank you so much everyone who has joined mr in my indeavour to make The Little Sewing Works a success . BIG Hugs to you all
Sew a Pretty Little Drawstring Pouch and Re useable Make up Pads
Monday 28th November 2022
Following on from my recent post regarding sewing pretty little fabric drawstring gift pouches, which incidentally has now become addictive as not only are they fun to make but…
Keep Calm and Crochet
Monday 18th April 2022
Crochet is so popular right now maybe its because its been suggested that Knitting and Crochet Relieve Depression Depression relief is by far the most reported and studied benefit…
We’ve Moved, We’re Back !
Saturday 3rd October 2020
These are crazy times, and after a loooog time in shut down, I'm happy to say we've started back ( very gently) and it's been lovely seeing pupils again…
Strange times
Saturday 28th March 2020
Thank you to all you lovely people who have sent me photos of their makes and work in progress this week it's really a very strange time, and I'm…
Sew Slow, quick quick slow
Saturday 29th February 2020
Slow Sewing....taking it sewley ...oops I mean slowly..... So often as life is, my pupils are in a rush. Most recently we've coincidentally had a few opportunities to slow it down…
Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit
Friday 14th February 2020
Most recently I was persuaded to try out Sarah Peels, lovely Luna Lapin, reluctantly, I embarked on what I thought would be a long arduous and fiddly…
Happy New Year! ( I know I’m late!)
Thursday 23rd January 2020
Hi Everyone, Apologies for the late 'Happy New Year' ,the first month is nearly over already and here I am with my first blog of the year! ( I…
Sign the Pledge This January
Saturday 14th December 2019
It will be a January long pledge for people to sign up to avoid the January sales and not buy any new clothes during the whole month and to…
A Bag for All Reasons
Thursday 21st November 2019
I'm excited to introduce a new bag - everyone loves a bag. I have been seeking a good strong robust bag pattern for a while and most recently this…
Crochet .....is So Theraputic
Thursday 31st October 2019
Learn to crochet ... it's the best ! Simple but True
INDIGO SEWS In Sew Many Ways
Friday 13th September 2019
Wondering what to wear this Autumn? Check out this Tilly and the Buttions Fab Winter Smock. This Indigo smock top or dress are ideal if you are hatching…
Autumn on the way - let’s Stitch!
Sunday 1st September 2019
Ready to start knitting for the chilly days ahead, or fancy crocheting a blanket ? Check out our new Autumn dates for knitting and crochet , and of course…
Autumn on the way - let’s Stitch!
Sunday 1st September 2019
Ready to start knitting for the chilly days ahead, or fancy crocheting a blanket ? Check out our new Atumn dates fromKnitting, Cro het and of course sewing classes,…
I Love a Forward Plan
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
PLAN YOUR DREAM WARDROBE Traveling this summer and missing your sewing machine? One of my favorite things to do when I'm away on holiday is to plan out my next…
Have a Ball - Classes at home!
Monday 24th June 2019
I love teaching and offer classes tailored to suit your needs. My mantra is KISS - keep it simple, sweetie, and I really believe in using simple techniques to…
Am I allowed to say the ‘C’ Word ?
Friday 14th June 2019
It's the middle of June, JUNE, (though admittedly the weather doesn't feel like it), and I saw my first 'Book Your Christmas Lunch Here' brochure in a restaurant…
Choosing the right level,of class for you
Tuesday 14th May 2019
To help make choosing workshops easier we have created levels to help you decide which workshop is best suited for you. The levels are designed to be progressive and…
Spring into Action
Friday 22nd March 2019
New For Spring 2029 Taking place over a whole weekend, or (two separate weekdays days by arrangement) the Essential Dressmaking Workshop promises to be a fun, inspiring 2 days of…
Great British Sewing Bee
Thursday 28th February 2019
If you have been inspired, the why not start your sewing career right now. Daytime, Evening and Weekend Classes are available for bothe beginners and Improvers.
HNY 2019........
Tuesday 1st January 2019
Happy New Year , Make this the year to ......CREATE! To assist all of you budding knitters, crocheters, and sewers, tonight there is a £5 discount on our beginner classes.…
Christmas Gift Idea & Special Offer
Friday 16th November 2018
Stuck for a Christmas Idea? Need help? SPECIAL OFFER...... Our make a Cushion or Tote bag class is our most popular class and normally costs £45 Here's the offer.....I am…
Young Makers Sewing Workshops
Tuesday 9th October 2018
Since running a successful run of courses for young people throughout the Summer Holiday Period. I have been asked to,run regular classes for younger makers . This series of…
New for Autumn
Wednesday 12th September 2018
Excited to be back.......Autumn is on its way and time to get your sewing mojo on. Check out our new and flexible 'STITCH' classes, These offer complete flexibility...... you choose…
Kids Beginner Sewing Workshops
Saturday 16th June 2018
I shall be running some beginners workshops for children during the school summer holidays. The first workshop will be... Learning to use a sewing Machine This class will be 1and a…
Intro to Beginners Sewing Techniques
Friday 1st June 2018
BEGINNERS ' SEWING TECHNIQUES - Day 1 One, Full-Day Workshop or Three 2 hour workshops 10.00am to 4.00pm (full day) Or 10am to 12pm 2.00 to 4.00pm 6pm to 8pm…
Mindfulness and Knitting
Thursday 17th May 2018
Many of my pupils have mentioned how relaxing they have found their new hobby, both knitting and crocheting seem to do the trick in this very hectic and often…
Practice Makes Pefect.
Tuesday 1st May 2018
Most recents I have had lots of you trying out your Dressmaking skills and it's been very interesting having new dressmakers visit because they question words or phrases that…
Clothes for Little People
Monday 30th April 2018
Making clothes for the little people in your life is not only really cute, but a great way to expand your skills of dressmaking and working with different fabrics.…
Private Sewing Workshops 1-2-1 Sessions
Wednesday 4th April 2018
So excited about all of you guys interested in the 1-2-1 sessions, lovely to have so many book your sessions today ......we are going to so enjoy the ride.!
1-2-1 Sewing Workshops
Monday 2nd April 2018
ONE TO ONE SEWING WITH THE Little Sewing Works £45.00 Need help learning how to use your sewing machine? Stuck on a particular part of a pattern / sewing project? A 1-2-1…
Learning to Sew - The Course
Saturday 31st March 2018
Well here we are at the end of March already! I cannot believe how time flies.......we've already completed our first of the 10 Week Sewing Sessions with so much…
New.......Hat Hen Parties
Thursday 15th February 2018
Hat Hen Parties - headpiece-making parties A great way for you and your friends to make a beautiful headpiece to wear on your special day. Tailor-made hat-making parties held in…
Beginners Patchwork Quilt
Tuesday 30th January 2018
Well the Year has got off to a great start and lots of enthusiasm around for all of the classes including a new addition for 2018.......we've had so much…
New for 2018
Thursday 28th December 2017
If you have always dreamed of creating your own family heirloom, or perhaps creating a very special gift for a particular occasion, it's worth thinking of taking up a…
Beginners Sewing 2018 Crash Course
Wednesday 20th December 2017
SEW in 2018 After Christmas there are new sewing courses starting! Why not treat a friend or loved one to a sewing class gift voucher for Christmas!! BEGINNERS CRASH COURSE After a…
Grab a deal.......Pack ‘em in !
Monday 27th November 2017
Black Friday, Cyber Monday......so much going on. Be sure to start your 2018 with a new hobby and so to give it a flying start we're introducing beginners lessons in…
Winter Warmer Workshop!
Wednesday 18th October 2017
This year I am adding a new neck warmer to my arsenal of outdoor accessories, and you should too! Though nothing more than another name for a scarf, a…
Get Knitting - Winter is Coming !
Wednesday 18th October 2017
Sooo we've nearly reached that time when... it's back to school..... ahhhhh. A little bit of normality, routine, and time......to,think of Oh Yes?.. Christmas! Darker nights to…
New - One to One. Class
Saturday 23rd September 2017
Whatever you want to learn...come along to a one to one class...... so if it's leading to use a sewing machine or an overlocker or to understand how to…
Autumn .... Exciting!
Tuesday 5th September 2017
I just LOVE this time of year.....dreaming up new workshops, check out our new, flexible sewing workshops, daytime, evenings and weekends...there's no excuse , start your journey now ,…
New Course! Learn To Love Your Sewing Machine x 3 Sunday Morning Classes
Thursday 20th July 2017
Hi there, This one is for all of you who struggle in the week to get to a class......Sew on Sundays! Come on Sunday morning and have a blissful time…
BEGINNERS Problems ...
Saturday 15th July 2017
When you first start using a sewing machine, it's inevitable that mistakes occur. If your machine throws a tantrum for any of the reasons below then keep reading... The needle…
Get Knitting
Friday 14th July 2017
New dates added for Knitting Workshops...Learn to knit , getbthe basics and then look out for a series of Improvers classes over the coming months.
Weekday Beginners Sew Six
Saturday 8th July 2017
August will see the start of our Sew Six workshops, So starting on Tuesday 22 August (at 10.00 am to 12 mid day) and the every Tuesday morning for six…
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Fast Track our Sewing Skills
Wednesday 5th July 2017
FAST TRACK YOUR SEWING SKILLS If your are impatient just like me, and you've decided to do something , then, you just want to get on with it.....I don't want…