Get as much benefit out of using your overlocker as possible. Find out what else you can use your overlocker for. We will cover things like: how to rethread the EASY way, adjust stitch length and blade position. Understanding and adjusting the tension. How to sew corners and round edges. How to look after your machine such as replacing the needles and how to clean your machine. You will go home having gained a better understanding of how to neaten raw edges professionally and being able to change the settings with confidence. 

This workshop is for beginners who can bring their own overlocker. For the next level you can sign up for the "Follow on workshop for Overlocking'.

Ever wanted to make or alter your own clothes or home soft furnishings? This is a friendly group at which you get individual tuition, help and guidance along the way. Having basic sewing skills all abilities are welcome on this course, which offers all aspects of sewing:- designing, choosing fabrics and styles, mending and altering, understanding commercial patterns, measuring for pattern size, cutting out and garment construction.

Find inspiration while learning basic principles and professional finishing techniques to create great fitting original clothes, no matter your shape, size, style or experience. A group makes the experience enjoyable while ensuring that you get the individual guidance and advice you need. This is a group of like minded people that is meeting ones a week, enjoying the process of making and being creative with fabrics.

When: Thursdays mornings and afternoons
Where: Sewing Shed Stroud
Mornings : 9.30 am - 12 noon
Afternoons: 1.30 pm - 4 pm
Fee : Drop in session 25 pounds; small 4 class pack 90 pounds; regular 7 class pack 140.

Interested...? email or phone on 0784 685 3016.

We will be offering two-day kids/teen sewing classes in the February 2022 half term holiday on Wednesday/Thursday am & pm.

Over 2 mornings or afternoons, you will complete a project, learn a variety of skills and techniques, having a go at using a sewing machine, try basic stitches and play with fabrics and colours. You will be doing a bit of sewing both by hand and machine.

More specific techniques will also be taught through projects, such as; sewing on buttons, embellishments, simple applique, and more. 

All these workshops will be taught in a relaxed and fun environment, with a flexible programme allowing each child to work at their own level. 

An introduction into freehand machine embroidery exploring a variety of materials.

Using imagery and photos as inspiration, your fabric creations will be composed and layered before being stitched over using machine embroidery, hand stitch, collaging and applique. Suitable for any level. 

There will be limited places due to the covid 19 distancing rules and regulations.  If the situation changes with regards to covid and we won't be able to teach in the Sewing Shed we will post pone to another date.

Bring in your own sewing machine and get to know how the tension works and what to do when it goes wrong, what all feet are for, the purpose of the different stitches, etc. We will cover all this and more and answer all your questions time permitted.

Just bring your own machine.

When: 
Where: at the Sewing Shed, Uplands, Stroud.
Time: 10am - 12.30 
Fee: 

Like to join or for any questions ... don't hesitate to get in touch via email.

At this 3 day course we will be making one garment each month. We'll start off with simple skills and gradually introduce more complicated techniques and different methods. At the teaching day you will be guided through the more skill full parts of the garments by making samples using calico. This knowledge and experience will then enable you to make the garment at home. At the following session we can then share the work that is achieved independently at home and feedback possible difficulties, questions or uncertainties.

We will work with commercial patterns and cover the following skills: How to apply facings, dart manipulation, setting in sleeves and applying ease, covering seams and hems, making and applying bias binding, yoke application and more.

This course is suitable for anyone who knows how to use a sewing machine and has basic sewing knowledge.

When: tbc
Where: at the Sewing Shed, Uplands, Stroud.
Time 10 pm - 4/4.30 pm

In this workshop you will learn how to sew in a fun and enjoyable way. You will be shown how to set up the sewing machine and how to use a variety of stitches.
You will learn how to create button holes or put in zips plus lots of tips and tricks! Then practice these skills and gain confidence whilst making a beautiful looking product such as a bag, cushion cover, or purse, etc. Suitable for beginners or those looking to improve their skills.

At the Sewing Shed we work in small groups so there is plenty of time to ask questions, receive hands-on guidance and tuition.
Sewing machines and other sewing tools are available for use.
There will be limited places due to the covid 19 distancing rules and regulations. If the situation changes with regards to covid and we won't be able to teach in the Sewing Shed the workshop will be rearranged for another date.

When: tbc
Where: at the Sewing Shed Stroud.
Time: 10 pm - 12.30/1 am.

Interested?...For any questions please get in touch by email.

A 3-day mini Sewing Festival: We will be experimenting with fabric manipulation, try out a variety of techniques, have go changing patterns and shapes to create 3D effects.

Starting off with some exercises to loosen up and get going you will be making several samples. You will also be using a base pattern as a vehicle to work from so that this can be the starting point for your own design placement. During these 3 days you will be working on your own garment. A workshop in which you will tap into your own creative energy, feel inspired by fellow students and other designers work. Get inspired and create something unique, something different, something that feels truly yours. 

At the Sewing Shed we work in small groups so enough time and space for questions, guidance and support for your work.

Suitable for anyone with clothes making experience. Not suitable for beginners.