Learn how to repair your old denim so you can wear it with pride for years to come with Anna from the Love Makers Cafe. This is a fun, practical and insightful session that will explore a range of woven textile mending techniques routed in the elegant Japanese traditions of Boro and Sashiko. Suitable for...
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Sewing Survival Skills at Bath Share & Repair
Anna from the Love Makers Cafe will cover the basic sewing skills to help build confidence, as well as techniques to mend your woven and knitted textiles; all tools and materials provided. A survival kit containing all the tools needed to keep mending for years to come is also available to purchase. Single of consecutive days...
Darning Workshop at Bath Share & Repair
Learn the traditional skill of darning and give your textiles a new lease of life. Learn how to repair holes, thinning fabric, and worn areas in socks, knitwear and other garments. The session will introduce both woven and honeycomb darning techniques, along with the tools, materials and practical tips needed to create repairs that are...
Sort out your jeans with Bath Share & Repair
Learn how to repair your old denim so you can wear it with pride for years to come with Anna from the Love Makers Cafe. This is a fun, practical and insightful session that will explore a range of woven textile mending techniques routed in the elegant Japanese traditions of Boro and Sashiko.
Sew a Cushion Cover with Bath Share & Repair
Learn how to make a cushion cover from start to finish using sustainably sourced up-cycled fabric led by Freia Groves, who will demonstrate techniques and provide hands-on support. All materials provided; perfect for beginners.
Make a tote bag with Bath Share & Repair
Make a tote bag using canvas cotton, fully lined with cotton fabric with guidance to help you use your machine and leave with a finished item. All materials pre-prepared (no cutting required), and included in ticket price. Please bring your sewing machine, a fully wound bobbin and thread.
How to Use Your Sewing Machine with Bath Share & Repair
A hands-on workshop for beginners and those who haven’t used their machine for a while to guide you through setting up and how to get the most from your machine, including learning to wind the bobbin and thread your machine, understanding the various functions and stitches and simple problem solving. Bring your own machine and...
How to Use Power Tools with Bath Share & Repair
An introduction to using a variety of small power tools and hand tools eg. cordless drill, sander, jig saw or hammer, screwdriver, and hacksaw. It will include learning which tool is the best one to use, how to set up for different materials, using equipment for basic jobs and safely using tools and issues to lookout...
How to Use Your Sewing Machine with Bath Share & Repair
A hands-on workshop for beginners and those who haven’t used their machine for a while to guide you through setting up and how to get the most from your machine, including learning to wind the bobbin and thread your machine, understanding the various functions and stitches and simple problem solving. Bring your own machine and...