Various dates available 

10am-5pm

32 Bocking Street, London, E8 3FP 

The class will take place in our shop just around the corner from Broadway Market. It's about 15 minutes walk from Bethnal Green tube station, 10 minutes from London Fields and Cambridge Heath overground stations.  

CLASS OVERVIEW

In this intensive day class you will take a deep dive into hand sewing couture techniques, the perfect way to level-up your sewing skills and learn how to hand finish your makes for that extra fancy touch. During the class you will sample a variety of couture stitches and techniques that you'll be able to use in your future makes, as well as learning how to properly wax thread and use a thimble. 

WHAT WILL THIS CLASS COVER?

+ How to hand baste

+ How to pad stitch

+ How to prick stitch 

+ How to fell stitch

+ How to sew a cross stitch hem

+ What is canvassing and how is it used in garment making

+ How to hand sew buttonholes and hand sewing a button using a shank

+ How to use thread loops for hooks, buttons and belt loops

This is a practical class and you will create a selection of samples during the session.

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?

This class is suitable for confident beginner sewists but we particularly recommend it for intermediate and advanced sewists who want to learn more specialist techniques.

CLASS INCLUDES:

+ All tools and equipment

+ Handout with tips

+ Drinks and sweet treats to keep you going throughout the class.

TEACHER BIO:

This class is taught by our Product Supervisor, Hayley. Hayley studied Bespoke Tailoring at LCF and has extensive experience in design, construction and bespoke techniques. She is passionate about hand sewing and finishing to a high standard and uses these techniques regularly in her bespoke work. 

QUESTIONS?

Check out our Workshop FAQs and if we haven't answered them, drop us an email at studio@thenewcrafthouse.com

If you'd like to be notified about future class dates, drop us an email. 

Payment plans are available!  Please email studio@thenewcrafthouse.com for more information.