Saturday Stitchery - May
May 3rd // 12pm – 4pm // £45
If you need some help with a sewing project or just some extra time in the studio with a machine, then this Sewing Sessions is ideal. Come along and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of The Stitchery, meet new people, and get expert help with your creations. Bring along your up-cycling, your alterations, or any unfinished projects that you just need a little help with.
Each session is 4 hours long, but you are welcome to come and go as you please. We have sewing machines available but you are welcome to bring along your own machine. We also have an overlocker (Janome 6234XL) and a coverlocker (Janome Cover Pro 2000CPX) that are available on request. You are also very welcome to bring along your own sewing machine if you prefer.
What’s Included:
Use of a studio sewing machine
Use of the overlocker and coverlock machines.
4 hours with expert advice on your projects, including expertise in sustainable sewing practices.
Complete use of the studio space, cutting table, and tools.
A selection of threads, patterns, and other haberdashery for sale in studio.
A chance to meet other sewers and be more involved in the local sewing community.
Please note, the Sewing Sessions are not intended as a beginners sewing class and those attending should have a basic understanding of how to use a sewing machine. If you’re looking to learn how to sew, please enquire about private tuition or have a look at our beginners courses.
Booking
Please be aware that there is a £10 non-refundable administration fee included in the cost of this ticket. Please familiarise yourself with our Terms & Conditions before making your booking.
NOTE: You can pay by PayPal or any major debit/credit card. You do not need a PayPal account to make a booking. Simply click on the link which says "pay with a debit or credit card". It looks like this. Please note that deposits are non-refundable.
About Your Tutor
Cassandra Belanger (she/her) has 14 years of experience working in sustainable design, textiles and garment construction with a Masters in Fashion + Textiles focussing on zero waste design. Her work is an invitation to a more sustainable future and education is at the centre of her creative practice. She is the Founder of The Stitchery Studio, Co-Founder of the Zero Waste Design Collective and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland. She is the Resident Sewing Instructor at the Central Scottish School of Craft and previously a Fashion and Textile Lecturer at Glasgow West College. Her research interests centre around sustainable fashion and textile design education and fashion systems for a post growth economy. Her design and teaching practice explores issues such as zero waste, waste colonialism, transparency, feminism, sizeism, and body image. Cassandra is committed to decolonising her teaching practice.
More Info:
During class tea and coffee will be available.
All of our classes are suitable for over 18s, younger crafters may be accommodated if accompanied by a participating adult but please contact us before booking
If the workshop you were looking at is fully booked drop us an email and we’ll add you to the waiting list.
If you need to cancel, we need at least two weeks notice. Please read our cancellation policy before booking.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions please have a look at our FAQs page. If you don't find your answer in either of these places, then please feel free to contact us.
The Stitchery operates under a business model of full transparency. If you have any questions about how we cost our courses and what the breakdown of costs is, please feel free to get in touch for more information.
Cancellation & Course Fees Refund
Please be aware that there is a £10 non-refundable adminstration fee included in the cost of this ticket. This means that if you need to cancel your booking more than 14-days PRIOR to the ticketed session you will be able to receive a partial refund of £35. After that date, partial refunds are not gauranteed so please get in touch so we can discuss your situtation.
If for any reason you change your mind and need to cancel your booking, please email us (info@thestitcherystudio@gmail.com) immediately so that we can release your place to someone on the waiting list.