12/01/2012 by admin.

Do something different for your Hen Party.    Bring your friends along to have great fun together whilst creating something special for you and your wedding.  Perhaps they could all get together to make you some personalised bunting, make you a ring cushion, a garter, a bridal veil, the event would be suitable for absolute beginners  to people who are very good at sewing, there will be something for everyone to do.

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12/01/2012 by admin.

 Learn to Crochet - Crochet for Beginners

The aim of this workshop is to teach you the crochet basics. During this crochet for beginners workshop you will learn:

• How to hold a crochet hook
• How to hold the yarn
• How to make a slip knot
• How to produce a crochet chain
• How to produce a slip stitch
• How to work a Double Crochet stitch
• How to fasten off
• How to prepare the carrier bags for crocheting

The above techniques are traditional crochet techniques that can be used with all types of yarn.    In keeping with our eco theme we will be using recycled plastic bags during our crochet session.   You will be shown how to make a tote bag with your new crochet skills.   You will be given the crochet pattern to take away to finish your bag.    Should you wish to finish your tote bag in company are welcome to join us at the Sewing, Knitting and Crochet Cafe each Sunday at a cost of £5 per hour with complimentary tea, coffee and cakes.

Date: Sunday 29th January 2012      Time: 12.30-2.30 pm       Cost: £15  (Includes all materials)

For more information or to book a place on the workshop please call Sheila-May on 079200 31744

or email sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

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12/01/2012 by admin.

Learn to Knit - Knitting for Beginners

The aim of this workshop is to teach you knitting basics.  During this knitting for beginners workshop you will learn:

• How to cast on
• How to produce plain knitting (garter stitch)
• How to cast off
• How to prepare the plastic bags for knitting

The above techniques are traditional knitting techniques that can be used with all types of yarn.    In keeping with our eco theme we will be using recycled plastic bags during our knitting session.   You will be shown how to make a tote bag with your new knitting skills.   You will be given the knitting pattern to take away to finish your bag.    Should you wish to finish your tote bag in company are welcome to join us at the Sewing, Knitting and Crochet Cafe at Birmingham School of Sewing each Sunday at a cost of £5 per hour with complimentary tea, coffee and cakes.

Date: Sunday 22nd January 2012           Time: 12.30-2.30 pm          Cost: £15 (Includes all materials)

For more information or to book a place on the workshop please call Sheila-May on 079200 31744

or email sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

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