Winter- Spring Workshop Brochure 2018 Weekly sessions in either Patchwork & Quilting or Dressmaking. Great value and an opportunity to meet like-minded people. Why not finish off a project or start a new one. There are no Tutors at these sessions but we will always try to help where we can. No need to wait to join, just check availability for the day and venue for you. 7.00 per 3-hour session if you book a block of 4 ( 28.00). Pay as You Go 3.00 per hour, min. 2 hours ( 9.00 x 3) Weekly Sit & Sew Sessions Monday 12-3 Dressmaking Tuesday 9.30-12.30 Patchwork & Quilting Wednesday 9.30-12.30 Patchwork & Quilting Friday 9.30 12.30 Patchwork & Quilting **Sit & Sew is not recommended for complete beginners why not let us help you to get started on one of our other classes first? The Mini Hut is available too for groups or individuals A great space to work in ask for further details.
Weekly Classes Patchwork Quilting Essentials with Bev & Rosemary 40 block x 4 or 12.00 PAYG Project based suitable for anyone with a desire to improve their Patchwork & Quilting Skills. Book blocks of 4 to work on developing your skills with a variety of knowledge and expertise from our Tutor s. Wednesday 12.30-3.30pm 6.00pm 9pm * New Class* Introduction to Patchwork & Quilting with Rosemary 35 block of 4 or 10.00 PAYG Starts January Patchwork & Quilting Beginners/Improvers. Wednesday fortnightly 10.00-12.00pm Join Rosemary for a variety of projects from simple cushions or bags to lovely quilts we help you choose! We can help you to progress through the quilt making process and working on techniques that will assist you in completing a quilt from start to finish. Monthly Classes Diary Jan Feb March April Quilters Patch 13 th am 10 th am 3 rd pm 14 th am Free Motion Sampler 1 20 th am/pm 17 th am/pm 10 th am/pm 21 st am/pm Free Motion Sampler 2 14 th pm 11 th pm 11 th pm 8 th pm Annie Bag Class - 3 rd am 31 st am 7 th am Evie s Applique Quilt 27 th am 24 th am 24 th am 28 th am Free Motion Sampler 3 27 th pm 24 th pm 24 th pm 28 th pm
Your Sewing Time with Alison 12-3pm 2 nd Monday each Month 20.00 Starts 8 th January 2018 Monthly Workshops/Classes You provide the pattern, fabric and other bits & bobs required and Alison will provide the advice, guidance & tools. Together you will work on your very own project of choice. You may have already started a project and have found yourself a bit stuck or you just need that extra bit of motivation to finish a pile of UFOs (Unfinished Objects). Come along and get the help & advice you need. Please get in touch to discuss your project in advance. This workshop is for dressmaking projects (clothes) only but can be for menswear, ladies or children s wear. Small Group Sized Classes Chocolate & Roses BOM with Bev 12-3pm 2 nd Monday each Month 15.00 Starts 8 th January 2018 This has been a very popular Patchwork & Quilting Block of the Month with the gorgeous fabric from Moda. Bev will take you through each section month by month developing your skills with this fabulous Quilt as You Go project. It will take approximately 7 months to complete. Introduction to Crochet with Jill 12.50 (Inc. Hook & Kit, Coffee/Tea and Cake)! Dates: 1st Wednesday each month 6pm 8.00pm Starts February Always wanted to learn to crochet? Then come along each month with our lovely Tutor Jill. Starting from the beginning learn how to hold the hook and yarn, how to crochet basic stitches, and understand patterns and move into things such as the Mug Holder. Booking Required to keep numbers small.
Knit and Natter with Lewy 5 per session with Tea/Coffee & Cake! Dates: Every 2 nd Wednesday in the month Starts again February after the Christmas Break. This is Lewis Ryan (Lewy). Lewy loves knitting and has an addiction to yarn, so much so he has given up the day job to pursue this passion through his business Manknit. www.manknit.co.uk. Why not join him on his monthly Knit and Natter group. All abilities welcome. Crochet & Chatter with Jill 5 per session with Tea/Coffee & Cake! Dates: Every 3rd Wednesday in the month Starts January Bring along your current project and have a good old natter beginners can receive some help from Jill with simple granny squares. All abilities welcome. Evie s Applique Sampler (Quilt as You Go) with Rosemary 9.30 12.30pm 4th Saturday each Month 15.00 *NEW* Class Starts 27 th January 2018 This stunning quilt has another set of skills to develop!! This pattern features pieced and appliqued blocks in a modern take on the sampler quilt. You can construct the quilt using the Quilt-As-You-Go techniques using the Sasher Tool. The finished quilt is 146 cm x 173 cm (57.5" x 68"). Saturday Sampler Free Motion Quilt with Rosemary 1.30pm 4.30pm 4th Saturday each Month 15.00 *NEW* Class Starts 27 th January 2018 This class is well on its way with other groups and is the Last Call for this date! Comprising a beautifully pieced quilt using solid colours. Then the fun begins each month a new machine quilting skill to add to the mix.
Bag of the Month Club with Rosemary 9.30 12.30pm 1 st Saturday each Month 15.00 Starts 3 rd February 2018 A very popular Bag Making class each month working on a variety of By Annie Bags. Rosemary will take you through all the tips with lots to learn from how to install zippers, use mesh and vinyl and to how to make your bags look handmade not homemade. You choose the bag you want to make be warned its addictive, plenty of patterns in the shop to choose from, with some samples too. Dressmaking with Alison AKA BagladyBird Alison Greer of BagladyBird Learn to Sew comes to Oh Sew Sweet with over 20 years of creative dressmaking and pattern drafting experience. A Fashion Graduate of the Surrey Institute of Art & Design, Alison has specialised in creating bespoke occasion wear in collaboration with a range of clients. Alison has been teaching workshops for the past year at Oh Sew Sweet and will continue with these popular skills based workshops. Also, once per month on a Monday with a variety of projects aimed at developing your dressmaking skills further. Sew Me an A Line Skirt with Alison 10.00 4.00pm 45.00* Saturday 27 th January 2018 This workshop is suitable for beginners or those lacking in confidence/experience. Join Alison as she gently guides through the steps for the A- Line Skirt, so you will learn as you make. There is no better feeling than receiving a compliment on an outfit and being able to say that you made it yourself. 10.00* Extra if you wish to keep your unique pattern to your size*
Junior SEW Time with Alison Easy Jumpsuit/Dress 10.00 3.00pm 35.00* suitable for Age 10+ Tuesday 13 th February 2018 (1/2 Term holidays) Are you a budding dressmaker? Then come along for these girls easy to sew dress and jumpsuit pattern featuring a high low or maxi dress, and short romper or long jumpsuit with elastic at ankles. All have elastic waist with tie. Learn some great skills such as how to cut out a commercial pattern and loads of other tips from Alison. A great addition to your Summer wardrobe! Book Now as limited numbers to keep the group small * Price includes the New Look Pattern worth 6.99 Sew Me a Jersey Tee with Alison 10.00 4.00pm 45.00* 24 th February 2018 You will walk away with your beautiful made by you, for you Jersey Tee, a unique garment that you can be proud that you made yourself. This short or long-sleeved jersey tee is so versatile and easy to wear, you may soon be making yourself one in every colour! This workshop is suitable for beginners or those lacking in confidence or experience. 10.00* Extra if you wish to keep your unique pattern to your size* Sew Me a Tunic (Exclusive to Oh Sew Sweet) 10.00 4.00pm 45.00* Saturday 24 th March 2018 This Tunic is a great addition to your wardrobe and can be worn with or without leggings. Lorrayne s very own version will be available in the shop to view. Curved front seams and pockets make this Tunic unique. Alison guides you through the steps needed to complete this fabulous garment. 10.00* Extra if you wish to keep your unique pattern to your size*
Sew Me a Shirt (Exclusive to Oh Sew Sweet) 10.00 4.00pm 45.00* Saturday 28 th April 2018 What a super shaped shirt! Alison has taken a draft from this greatly admired shirt of Lorrayne s. With a Big Boxy style and a clever split up the back seams, you too will receive many compliments once completed. Alison will guide you through loads of techniques to complete this suitable for those with sewing confidence or dressmaking experience 10.00* Extra if you wish to keep your unique pattern to your size* Sew Me a Pinafore with Alison 10.00 4.00pm 45.00* TBA May 2018 Walk away with your beautiful made by you, for you Pinafore Dress, a unique garment that you can be proud that you made yourself, just like Lizzie, Rachel and Briony did at Oh Sew Sweet! To give you the widest choice and allow you to create something even more personal, fabric is not included for this workshop. (However full guidance will be given on fabric requirements on booking.) Suitable for beginners or those lacking in confidence or experience. 10.00* Extra if you wish to keep your unique pattern to your size* *New Beginners Dressmaking Course with Alison 6.00 8.30pm 100.00 for a Block of 5 Sessions Starts Wednesday 14 th February until 14 th March 2018 This Beginners Dressmaking Course will take you from foundation to completed garment in just 5 x 2.5-hour sessions. You will learn all the skills to make clothes, in your style, your colours and your fab fabric that fits you effortlessly. Nothing beats the feeling of being complimented on something you re wearing and being able to say I made this!
5 sessions comprise of: Creating a garment of your choice, each session will cover different skills and techniques. Session 1 Measuring yourself correctly and selecting the right size for you on your pattern Reading and understanding the pattern How to pick the right fabric for your project Cutting out your pattern ready for session two Learning how to sew and finish different types of seams Session 2 Lay planning - how to arrange your pattern to cut your fabric correctly Pining and cutting out your fabric Transferring pattern markings to your fabric Making a start on your dress Sessions 3 & 4 Garment construction - aka making your dress Understanding the importance of interfacing, stay stitching, pressing and understitching Making minor adjustments to the fit as required Learning zip techniques & sample - how to insert 2 different types of zip Session 5 Learning hemming techniques & samples Hemming your garment Finishing off your garment including hand finishing techniques Alison will be there every step of the way, sharing the wealth of her experience, demonstrating techniques and encouraging you along your sewing journey. This class is for people who already know how to use a sewing machine in a basic way. You should be able to thread up the machine, and sew in a straight-ish line! Don't worry about anything beyond this as you will be shown all the techniques needed for dressmaking. Please note there will be a maximum of 6 learners on this course to ensure that everyone has enough time to get hands on support.
Saturday & Sunday Skills Builder Workshops Diva Frame Wallet with Rosemary 22.50 (FREE pattern included) Dates: Saturday 13 th January 1.30pm -4.30pm The Diva Frame Wallet is the perfect accessory for every lady no matter her age or style. Keep cash, change and cards neatly organized in this easy to make, beautiful frame wallet. Believe me when I say that each of your friends will be begging you to make them one after they see how lovely the one you're carrying is! Using just 2 fat quarters, fusible interfacing. a 7" zipper and a 7.5" or 8" frame (Available from our shop) these wallets are also inexpensive to make. Wallet includes 6 card pockets, 1 zipper pocket and 2 open pockets. Frame screws on, no glue required. Skill Level: Confident Beginner (Basic knowledge of sewing machine. Some sewing/quilting experience is helpful! Zipper experience not necessary Absolute Beginners Sewing with Alison 25.00 (Fabrics included!) Dates: Saturday 20 th January 9.30am 12.30pm or 1.30-4.30pm This is a great class with Alison to get you started on the path to sewing glory numbers are kept small for individual attention. On this Absolute Beginner s class, get sewing machine savvy in this 3-hour class and make this handy Tote Bag and leave with enough knowledge to confidently make your own projects at home!
Sew Together Bag with Jane 30 (FREE! Pattern worth 8.99) Dates: Sunday 28 th January 10.30am 4.00pm A repeat of this popular class with Jane loved by many this lovely little notions bag. The Sew Together Bag is a niffty little bag with three zippered pockets, four open pockets, all held together by a zipper that forms two handles. This bag will easily hold your 8" scissors, rotary cutter, marking pencils, seam ripper, extra needles, thread, snippers, and much more. It will amaze you how much you can hold in this fun and compact bag. Only uses 5 Fat Quarter too! Fearless Free Motion Quilting for Beginners with Rosemary 20.00 Dates: Saturday 3 rd February 1.30pm 4.30pm This class offers newcomers the techniques with a 'Back to Basics' approach that will have you feeling comfortable at your sewing machine when the feed dogs are down! A chance to try Free Motion which may look challenging, but with a little practice you will soon develop the necessary skills and relaxation for effective free motion quilting using your own machine. Flower Power Crochet Cushion with Jill 30.00 Dates: Sunday 4 th February 10.30am 3.30pm A lovely relaxing Sunday with our Tutor Jill. Creating this Crochet Cushion by working in a circle building up layers of petals and finishing off with some Fusion work with a cotton back and blanket stitch. A wonderful piece of work for your home or a perfect gift. * Price includes ½ metre of fabric of your choice for the back!
Free Motion Embroidery Fun with Jill C 20.00 Dates: Saturday 10 th February 1.30pm 4.30pm Free Motion Stitching this time using your machine as a drawing tool. This is fun and liberating and easier than you think! Join Jill and learn how to create some fab images using scraps and you can then either put them in pictures or cards. Crazy Patchwork Cushion with Bev 25.00 (fabrics Inc.) Dates: Sunday 18 th February 10.30am 4.00pm A lovely relaxing afternoon with Bev and a great one for the Beginner. Choose some complimentary fabrics, cut a square the size you want for the base and add patches around it What could be simpler, adds lots of embellishments and Voila a Crazy Cushion! Just for Beginners Lounge Pants with Alison 30 Dates: Sunday 25 th February 10.30am 4.00pm Ideal for the complete beginner! Walk away with your beautiful made by you, for you Lounge Pants or Pyjama Bottoms, a unique garment that you can be proud that you made yourself. To give you the widest choice and allow you to create something even more personal, fabric is not included for thi s workshop. (However full guidance will be given on fabric requirements on booking.) 10.00* Extra if you wish to keep your unique pattern to your size*
Toy Tilda Style Giraffe with Jane (fabrics included) 35 Dates: Sunday 4 th March 10.30am 4.00pm Why not spend a day making our Tilda Style Toys? Back by popular demand Jane s cute little Giraffe, these classes are always popular so book soon! Fabulous toys for gifts or just for you. Bev s Beautiful Butterfly Block 30 Dates: Saturday 17 th March 10.00am 4.00pm One of the most admired Quilts in the shop. Join Bev and make a Butterfly Block that can be made into a Quilt, Cushion or Bag. Beautiful applique techniques and a Quilt as You Go Technique. Crochet the Cutest Easter Bunny with Jill (Kit included) 28 Dates: Sunday 18 th March 10.30am 4.00pm This is an extremely fun and creative workshop which will show you how to crochet a fun Easter Bunny! With expert guidance from experienced from Jill. During this workshop, you will be shown how to crochet Amigurumi, including how to read patterns and how to crochet the related stitches which are used in these projects. It will be easier for you if you already possess basic crochet skills. Before you enter any of our Project based workshops we strongly recommend that you go for a beginner s class. All materials and tools will be provided, so just relax, pop in and craft!
Modern Pieced Doggie Block with Rosemary 20 (inc FREE Pattern) Dates: Sunday 25 th March 10.30am 2.30pm Isn t he a cutie a pieced little Doggie can be used on a variety of projects. Another chilling Sunday sewing with Rosemary on this weekend workshop to create this unique design. MEE Time for Machine Embroidery Enthusiasts Coming to Oh Sew Sweet in January 2018 a NEW Group for Machine Embroidery Enthusiasts called MEE Time. You can join our closed group on Facebook or attend one of our session, everyone is welcome...no Tutor but lots of lovely, friendly people to help you. A group of people who love Machine Embroidery, from Newbies to Experienced users, all are welcome. We will begin to stock ME Designs from Kimberbell, Hoop Sisters, Fabric Confetti and many more. Blocks of the month and individual projects in class or on a retreat. For more information ask in the shop.
**Materials only included where stated, please feel free to bring your own fabric if you wish to do so. It is advisable to bring your own cottons, bobbins, scissors etc. to all classes. Please check beforehand for a full list of requirement s per class Some equipment is available within classes such as rotary cutters and mats, however there is often not enough to go around a full class so you will therefore be required to share. We like to encourage you to bring your own machine but please ensure it is in full working order. Our Janome Machines are available to hire, please check availability before class How to Book To book a class or workshop you can either: Telephone Wombwell 01226 805955 Call in and book directly or Email us hello@ohsewsweetshop.co.uk You can pay online, in store, over the phone or via PayPal invoice. Enquiries can also be made on Facebook www.facebook.com/ohsewsweetshopuk Please note when making a booking it is assumed that our terms and conditions have been read and approved. These can be found on our website or in the shop. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be added, please subscribe via our website. Car Parking & Directions Wombwell Address & Opening Hours Oh Sew Sweet Ltd, The Hut, Dovecliffe Rd, Wood Walk, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8UE There is a Free Car park to the front & rear of our premises, Please do not park on the residential side street. Wombwell Train Station is 2 minutes away which also has free car parking. We are just off JCT 36 of the M1 motorway towards Elsecar Heritage Centre and Cortonwood Retail Park. Monday 9.30 3.30pm, Tuesday 9.00-4.00pm, Wednesday 9.00am 9pm, Thursday & Friday 9.00am -4.00pm, Saturday 9.00 4.30pm, Sunday 10.30am- 4pm.
Have you asked about our Vintage Teas? We cater from 2 upwards in our calm and peaceful setting amongst the fabulous fabrics Prices start from 8.50 per person, just ask at the counter in the Café or see Jeff. We also cater for Baby showers, birthdays and special occasions. Just need the food? We also do catering for your party.ask us for details of our buffet selection!