Category: Courses

Upcycling: Customise a Denim Jacket

The 3 hour workshop will come with inspiring choice of scarves, trims and trinkets to embellish either you own jacket or one we can provide for a small fee. Do this with a group of fellow sustainable style and upcycling lovers, in an all purpose workroom and learn from upcycling clothing tutor with over 40 years of experience. You will need some sewing experience and can bring your own materials to add that special touch.

DATE and TIME

Saturday 22 January 2022
10 am – 1 pm

FEES

£65 or £95 including jacket

THINGS TO REMEMBER

You don’t have to bring anything but if you have a jacket in your size that you would love to update this is the best sustainable practice you could have and would save waste and money!

Scarves, trims and sparkly things will be provided but feel free to bring the things you’d love to customise on your jacket.

If you do need a denim jacket – please email admin@lmhs.org.uk your size and preferred colour (i.e. pale denim or dark blue or charcoal – cost of jacket £30 would be added to the course fee of £65) at least 10 days before the course.

You need to know how to use a sewing machine in order to finish everything in the allocated time.

TUTOR

Katie Young Gerald

Clothes Making & Fashion (Beginners)

Learn new or refresh essential sewing techniques whilst making stylish and original outfits you’ll be proud of – create garments to your taste and fit.

Tutor

Grace Carter-Allen

Dates

WINTER TERM 2022
Wednesday 6:30pm to 9:00pm
12 January to 9 February (5 sessions)
and
23 February to 30 March (6 sessions)

Duration

5 weeks or 6 weeks

Tuition Fee

£110 for 5 sessions or £125 for 6 sessions

What you will learn

You will be introduced to the general principles and skills relating to sewing and garment making, also using a commercial pattern.

Entry requirements

A beginners class is suitable for people with limited or no previous experience. Students must be able to understand English.

What you will need

Pen and notebook to the first lesson.  The tutor will let you know what equipment you will need to bring for the following lessons.  For example a basic sewing kit.

You will need to purchase a commercial pattern for the beginner’s project which will be discussed in the first week of class.

Location

All Sewn Up, Unit 1, The Coop Centre, 11 Mowll Street, London SW9 6BG.
Tel:  020 7840 0216
Email: admin@lmhs.org.uk

Number of Students

7 maximum

Resources

You will have the use of all equipment in the workroom including: large tables, sewing machines, over-lockers, irons & metal rulers.

Material Costs

After the first lesson you will know what you need to bring with you which will include fabrics and your own basic sewing kit. List available at first session. Some materials can be purchased from the tutor. Price list available in the classroom.

How to Apply

Enrol in person, by post or email admin@lmhs.org.uk
Enrolment form available online or on request (by phone or email).

Apply

Pattern Cutting & Sewing


Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm and Thursdays 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
11 January to 8 February 2022
5 sessions £110
22 February to 29 March 2022
6 sessions £125

Pattern cutting and sewing class: Bodice Block

Tutor: Sokha Soong

This course is an introduction to pattern cutting for both men and women. It is aims to give you knowledge and understanding of pattern cutting and how it is used to develop the desired designs. For this beginner’s class, you will learn to construct your own personal block. Learn how to take measurements and how to sew up your own toile, (a sample of your block made from calico)

The Block you can choose from for womenswear are:
CLOSE FITTING BODICE BLOCK – Ideal for close fitted tops and dresses
EASY FITTING BODICE BLOCK – Ideal for loose fitted tops and dresses
THE ONE-PIECE SLEEVE BLOCK – ideal for both blocks above

The block you can choose from for menswear are:
THE CLASSIC SHIRT BLOCK
THE TAILORED SHIRT BLOCK – a closer fitting shirt with a wider shoulder line
THE CASUAL SHIRT BLOCK
THE ONE-PIECE SLEEVE – ideal for all three blocks

Entry Requirements:
This course is for adult learners (18+) men and women, with no knowledge or experience in pattern cutting or sewing.

What you will gain from this course:
• A bodice block/ shirt block
• A one-piece sleeve block
• A sample of your block made in calico (toile)
• A sleeve placket and cuff sample
• A collar and collar stand sample
• Knowledge in how to thread and use a sewing machine
• Learn how to insert a sleeve head into the armhole
• Learn how to do the fitting of your toile
• Learn how to make amendment to the toile and then transfer it to the block

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Makers’ Homework Club

Fridays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
14 January to 11 February 2022
25 February to 1 April 2022
Suggested donation £5 per session

There is no tutor for this session but a member of the All Sewn Up team will be present.

All Sewn Up’s Makers’ Homework Club is a calm and friendly environment where you can practise without a tutor a variety of textile-based techniques: knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, up cycling and clothes making – bring your own projects.

ASUP students who have been inducted in the use of the sewing machine may use them.

This session is aimed at adults (18+) who are able to work without a tutor on their own projects.

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Introduction to Machine Sewing

For complete Beginners or those who have not used a Sewing Machine in a while and wish to refresh themselves.

                                                           

Tutor
Grace Carter-Allen

Dates and Times

Saturday 8 January 2022 – 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
and
Saturday 12 February 2022 – 10:00 am to 3:30 pm

Tuition Fee

Individual sessions £55

Introduction and Course Content

During this 4 hour session:
Students will learn how to thread the machine.
Learn how to use the machine and its functions and complete four different seams:

Plain seam
French seam
Flat-fell seam
Lapped seam

Make a simple item such as a cushion cover or fabric tote bag.

Entry Requirements

The course is for adult learners (+18) with limited or no previous experience. Students could then enrol on the Beginners Clothed Making course.

Location

All Sewn Up, Unit 1, The Coop Centre, 11 Mowll Street, London SW9 6BG.
Tel:  020 7840 0216
Email: admin@lmhs.org.uk

Number of Students

7 maximum

Assessment

Tutor feedback
Learner self-assessment

Resources

You will have the use of all equipment in the workroom including: large tables, sewing machines, over-lockers, irons & metal rulers.

Materials

Things needed on the day to bring along:

Fabric scissors
Tape measure
Pins
Stitch unpicker
Tailors chalk or marker
Pencil
Hand sewing needles.

How to Apply

Enrol in person, by post or email admin@lmhs.org.uk
Enrolment form available online or on request (by phone or email).

Apply

Sewing & Textiles Club (no tutor)

A calm and friendly environment where you can practice sewing and complete projects. An opportunity to use the amazing facilities at All Sewn Up.

Tutor

There is no tutor for this session, but a member of the All Sewn Up Team will be present.

Start and End Dates

Mondays
10 January – 7 February 2022
22 February – 28 March 2022
£15 per session

Duration

Mondays  10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sewing & Textiles Club fee

£15 per session

Introduction and Club Content

All Sewn Up’s Sewing & Textiles Club is a calm and friendly environment where you can practice without tutor a variety of textile-based techniques such as Soft Furnishing, Clothes Making, Embroidery, Knitting, Crochet, etc.

This is a unique opportunity to use on an hourly basis the amazing facilities at All Sewn Up – including large cutting and ironing tables, Bernina sewing and over-locker machines, industrial sewing machines, pressure-steam irons.

Aimed at both budding and experienced sewers who wish to advance or complete projects, as well as at students and practitioners of Fashion and Textile Design disciplines who need a well-equipped workshop to experiment with their creative ideas.

Entry Requirements

This session is aimed at adults (18+) who are able to work without tutor on their own projects.

Location

All Sewn Up, Unit 1, The Coop Centre, 11 Mowll Street, London SW9 6BG.
Tel:  020 7840 0216
Email: admin@lmhs.org.uk

Number of Students

Will vary depending on which activities people are doing, with a maximum of 12 for most sessions.

Assessment

New users will be inducted into the safe use of All Sewn Up’s workshop equipment and Health & Safety procedures on first session each term. LMHS/ASUP reserve the right to refuse this Sewing Club session to anyone who is deemed unable or unwilling to abide by its Terms & Conditions of Use. [these will be available online as a PDF to download as well as on the Club register to read and sign for]

Resources

You will have the use of all equipment in the workroom including: large tables, sewing machines, over-lockers, irons & metal rulers.

Material Costs

You will need to provide all the materials necessary to work on your project. Some materials are available to purchase at ASUP. There might be small charges for the use of consumables.

How to Apply

Enrol in person, by post or email admin@lmhs.org.uk
Enrolment form available online or on request (by phone or email).

Apply

Hand Embroidery Short Course

NEW Weekend Class: learn essential Hand Embroidery techniques in a creative and imaginative way with award-winning artist Richard McVetis

Tutor

Richard McVetis

Date and Time

Dates to be confirmed

Tuition Fee

3 hours@ £35

Introduction and Course Content

For this course, artist Richard McVetis draws on his love of stitching, paying special attention to time, labour and care in the making of Embroidery pieces.

This workshop will explore a combination of traditional Hand Embroidery techniques, how you do it and why you do it. We will explore the tenderness; the slowness and rhythms of hand stitching; the versatility and strengths of embroidery for drawing and mark making; and the pleasure in having time to make.

This is an experimental approach to stitching and draws on the imagination of each participant: create textures and patterns, work a stitch in different threads changing its scale and spacing, work freely, and combine stitches to mark make and draw.

Practical help will be given by demonstrating the many ways in which this can be achieved using the simplest of hand embroidery techniques, no knowledge of particular and precise embroidery techniques are needed. The emphasis will be on both group and individual tuition.

We will learn the following stitches: Running, Back, Straight, Couching, Whipped Running, Seeding, Stem, Fly, Blanket and Chain.

Objectives:

-To develop traditional Hand Embroidery skills
-To translate your own thoughts and inspiration into stitch
-To develop an understanding of embroidery as a contemporary art medium

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for adult learners (18+) with basic hand stitch experience. Beginners are also very welcome.

Location

All Sewn Up, Unit 1, The Coop Centre, 11 Mowll Street, London SW9 6BG.
Tel:  020 7840 0216
Email: admin@lmhs.org.uk

Number of Students

12 maximum

Assessment

Tutor feedback
Learner self-assessment

Resources

You will have the use of all equipment in the workroom including: large tables, sewing machines, over-lockers, irons & metal rulers. You will have the use of an Embroidery hoop for the duration of the course.

Material Costs

Most embroidery materials including worksheets, embroidery canvas needles and haberdashery items will be provided for the course; there might be small fees for additional items.

How to Apply

Enrol in person, by post or email admin@lmhs.org.uk
Enrolment form available online or on request (by phone or email).

Apply

Clothes Making & Home Textiles

A great class for both Clothes Making and Home Textiles – learn new or improve sewing skills for your chosen Fashion and Soft Furnishing projects.

Tutor

Grace Carter-Allen

Start and End Dates

WINTER TERM 2022
Fridays 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
14 January – 11 February 2022(5 sessions £110)
and
25 February – 1 April 2022(6 sessions £125)

Tuition Fee

£110 for 5 sessions or £125 for 6 sessions
Individual sessions £25

Introduction and Course Content

This is a class for anyone with an interest in general sewing, be it Clothes Making or basic Soft Furnishing. It is an opportunity to learn or refresh essential and advanced sewing techniques applicable to both fields whilst completing a variety of projects of your choice, such as simple garments or cushion covers with zips and piping.

Sewing techniques covered in this class include:
Introduction and consolidation to the use of sewing and overlocking machines
Use of a variety of machine feet including zipper foot
Beginners may learn to:
Insert zips, pockets, collars and cuffs as well as piping
Apply a variety of seams and stitches, by hand and with a machine
Learners with previous knowledge will be able to apply the above to more complex projects, including shirts and jackets as well as small curtains and blinds.

Entry Requirements

All levels. This course is for adult learners (18+) with no knowledge of sewing as well as for learners who have previous experience.

Location

All Sewn Up, Unit 1, The Coop Centre, 11 Mowll Street, London SW9 6BG.
Tel:  020 7840 0216
Email: admin@lmhs.org.uk

Number of Students

10 maximum

Assessment

Tutor feedback
Learner self-assessment

Resources

You will have the use of all equipment in the workroom including: large tables, sewing machines, over-lockers, irons & metal rulers.

Material Costs

You will need to supply all fabrics, haberdashery & your own sewing kit, list available at first session. Some materials can be purchased from the tutor. Price list available in the classroom.

How to Apply

Enrol in person, by post or email admin@lmhs.org.uk
Enrolment form available online or on request (by phone or email).

Apply

Clothes Upcycling

UpCycling is Fashion!!😃
Transform your old garments into something new ready to show off and to wear.

Tutor

Luciana Pulcini

Start and End Dates

Wednesdays 10:00 am – 12:30pm
12 January – 9 February 2022  (5 sessions £110)
and
23 February – 30 March 2022  (6 sessions £125)

Course Content

Students will learn how to deconstruct a second-hand item (their own old clothes) that they will have brought to the class. They will aim to create a new piece by recomposing and reconstructing the original garment.  At the end of 5 or 6 sessions, students should have transformed their selected garments, ready to show off and to wear.

Some sewing ability and how to use a sewing machine will be necessary.

Location

All Sewn Up, Unit 1, The Coop Centre, 11 Mowll Street, London SW9 6BG.
Tel:  020 7840 0216
Email: admin@lmhs.org.uk

Number of Students

5 maximum

Assessment

Tutor feedback
Learner self-assessment

Resources

You will have the use of all equipment in the workroom including: large tables, sewing machines, over-lockers, irons & metal rulers.

What you will need

Your own discarded, unloved, damaged garments – ready for a complete make over!

How to Apply

Enrol in person, by post or email admin@lmhs.org.uk

Enrolment form available online or on request (by phone or email).

Apply

Clothes Making & Fashion (Intermediate)

Learn new or refresh essential sewing techniques whilst making stylish and original outfits you’ll be proud of – create garments to your taste and fit. designer

Tutor

Grace Carter-Allen

Dates

WINTER TERM 2022
Mondays 6:30pm to 9:00pm
10 January to 7 February (5 sessions)
and
21 February to 28 March (6 sessions)

Duration

5 weeks or 6 weeks

Tuition Fee

£110 for 5 sessions or £125 for 6 sessions

Introduction and Course Content

Intermediate and advanced students will be supported in the making of garments using commercial or own patterns under the supervision and assistance of our qualified tutor.

This is a mixed level class, you will work with others at different levels.

Teaching will be in groups and on an individual one-to-one basis.

The tutor will present examples and samples and discuss the construction of your garment. There will be some demonstrations. You can practice methods taught by the tutor’s demonstrations. Students can take notes, photos of demonstrations.

Entry Requirements

This course is an intermediate level, suitable for people who have some knowledge of using a sewing machine and constructing a garment. Adult Learners 18+

Location

All Sewn Up, Unit 1, The Coop Centre, 11 Mowll Street, London SW9 6BG.
Tel:  020 7840 0216
Email: admin@lmhs.org.uk

Number of Students

10 maximum

Assessment

Tutor feedback
Learner self-assessment

Resources

You will have the use of all equipment in the workroom including: large tables, sewing machines, over-lockers, irons & metal rulers.

Material Costs

You will need to supply all fabrics, haberdashery & your own sewing kit, list available at first session. Some materials can be purchased from the tutor. Price list available in the classroom.

How to Apply

Enrol in person, by post or email admin@lmhs.org.uk
Enrolment form available online or on request (by phone or email).

Apply