NEWS & EVENTS
Have you heard?
WE WON! We had been nominated for a few years now, but 2020
was our year to be 'The Best Independent Retailer' in the sewing world 😊
Thanks to Sew Mag for creating the Awards and collating the votes from you, the customer, every vote counted.
READ THE LOCAL PAPER ARTICLE HERE
We are usually open...Tuesday to Saturday
10:30am ~ 12:30pm • 2:00pm ~ 5:00pm
2021
Unfortunately, due to the current situation of Covid-19, we are unable to host any classes, but we look forward to welcoming everyone back in-store as soon as we are able ~ stay safe everyone.
Below are in-store events we have hosted in the past - and we look forward to hosting many more!
- Sold OutCrepe Paper Flower WorkshopSun, Mar 15The Sewing Machine ShopMar 15, 2020, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Sewing Machine Shop, The Sewing SHop, 29 High St, Fochabers IV32 7DX, UKCreate stunning, realistic forever flowers.... Make a beautifully crepe paper peony or rose with Johanna Summers from Paper Thistle. This fun 3 hour workshop you will learn some of the basic techniques of paper flower making. You will create your very own gorgeous single peony or rose with foliage.
- Sold OutGet to know YOUR machineTue, Feb 18The Sewing Machine Shop
- Sold OutLampshade WorkshopWed, Feb 0529 High StFeb 05, 2020, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM29 High St, The Sewing Shop, 29 High St, Fochabers IV32 7DX, UKJoin us for this ‘no sew’ Lampshade Making Workshop with Lisa Miele of Sylvan Designs and take home a fabulous lampshade to adorn your home. DATE: Wednesday 5th February TIME: from 5.30pm // COST £35 (+ 1/4m fabric).
2021
TBC
MARCH 2020
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Wednesday 18th & 25th sorry.... SOLD OUT
TBC: SHALL BE RE-SCHEDULED
FREE MOTION BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
TIME: 5.30-7pm // COST: £25 all-inclusive with light refreshments provided
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you dropped your feed dogs on the sewing machine?
Fear no more with our 'Free Motion for Absolute Beginners Workshop.
Using our classroom machine we shall drop our feed dogs and relax into creating some free motion magic.
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Sunday 15th sorry.... SOLD OUT
TBC: SHALL BE RE-SCHEDULED
CREPE PAPER FLOWER WORKSHOP
TIME: 1-4pm // COST: £28 all-inclusive with light refreshments provided
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Create stunning, realistic forever flowers....
Make a beautifully realistic crepe paper peony or rose
with Johanna Summers from Paper Thistle.
In this fun 3 hour workshop you will learn some of the basic techniques of paper flower making.
You will create your very own gorgeous single peony or rose with foliage.
You can decide on the day which flower you want to make ~ and also get creative and choose the colour you like from a wide range of lovely crepe papers.
These flowers are great for beginners and they make lovely gifts or home decoration.
Plus crepe paper flowers look very realistic and last a long time
– so join us to learn how to make blooms that never fade!
Must be 16 or over to participate.
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APRIL
TBC: SHALL BE RE-SCHEDULED
SEW A 'NORA' TOP WORKSHOP with Sewing Bee Jen Hogg
TIME: 10am-4pm // COST: £79 including light refreshments provided.
Learn how to stitch with stretch with Jen Hogg
(semi-finals of the 2019 BBC's Great British Sewing Bee).
Either bring in your own overlocker or come and see how to sew stretch on a regular sewing machine.
We have classroom sewing machines available on the day, so no stress if you don't have one!
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Future Workshop's include:
• Bunting for Beginners Workshop
• Machine Embroiders for Absolute Beginners Workshop
• Guest Tutor Stitching Workshop
• No Sew Lampshade Workshop
• Sewing with Stretch Absolute Beginners Workshop
• Machine Applique Workshop
• Free Motion for Absolute Beginners Workshop
• Eco Face Wipe Workshop
• Quilting for Absolute Beginners Workshop
• Absolute Sewing Machine Virgins Workshop
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