Category: Courses

Sewing & Textiles Club

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

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

Current Classes

Wednesdays from 10.00am to 3.30pm

Introduction and Course 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.

Duration

11 weeks

Location

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

Start and End Dates

AUTUMN TERM 2018: from Wednesday 19th September to Wednesday 19th of December 2018. The Club will be closed on Wednesday 24th of October for half term.

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.

Sewing & Textiles Club fee

The cost will be £3.50 per hour; £10 for 3 hours; also available a carnet of 10 hours at the discounted rate of £30. Termly subscription £90 in advance.

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
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment

Embroidery Drop-In

Learn essential Embroidery techniques (Cross Stitch & Blackwork) – make Traditional Samplers with Borders & Alphabet, Embellish Garments & Soft Furnishings, create Textile Art.  

Tutor

Frances Burden

Current Classes

Thursday afternoon from 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Introduction and Course Content

This course is designed to run both as a Drop-In as well as a full-term class. Come, relax and immerse yourself in the simplicity of the stitch and complexity of your chosen design to take your mind off everyday chores. Bring a friend or make new ones in this easy-going weekly Embroidery session where chatter and silence effortlessly intermingle.

Blackwork and Cross Stitch are two of the best Embroidery stitch techniques to learn or refresh – though simple enough, they are endlessly adaptable and varied and can be used to create beautiful pieces of Textile Art.

Touching at the history of Blackwork from its origins in Islamic and Moorish patterns, to the Tudor and Elizabethan styles incorporating flowers and plants, we shall then trace the history of Cross Stitch samplers as seen in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum as well as contemporary artists who use hand stitching techniques in their work.

After learning these two techniques, you will then design and stitch your own sampler using the following to produce your finished piece:
Alphabet
Adding colour to design
Filler patterns
Borders
Design sampler
Most materials, including worksheets, embroidery canvas needles and haberdashery items will be provided for the course but please bring along your own notebook, pens and pencils.

Entry Requirements

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

Duration

11 weeks

Location

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

Start and End Dates

AUTUMN TERM 2018: from Thursday 20th September to Thursday 6th December 2018

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.

Material Costs

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

Tuition Fee

£15 each Drop-In session (£10 concessions) or £150.00 (£100c) for the full term

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
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment

General Sewing Techniques

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

Grace Carter-Allen

Current Classes

Friday Morning from 10am to 12:30pm

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.

Duration

11 weeks

Location

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

Start and End Dates

AUTUMN TERM 2018: from Friday 21st September to Friday 7th December 2018

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.

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.

Tuition Fee

£150.00

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
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment

Clothes Upcycle & Mend

Jazz up your favourite outfits and bring them up to date and on trend – remodel vintage and bargain sales impulse buys to fit you properly – High Street into Couture!  
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Tutor

Grace Carter-Allen

Current Classes

Monday afternoon from 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Introduction and Course Content

 
This class is a perfect chance to learn to make the most of your wardrobe, be it vintage or new clothes, favorite outfits that could do with a bit of TLC… In this class you will bring new or old clothes that need mending, updating to the latest styles and those that require alterations for a perfect fit. You may also bring unfinished clothes making projects that need expert help to complete. Learners will do the sewing as directed by the tutor.

Sewing techniques you may learn or refresh include:
consolidation to the use of sewing and overlocking machines and hand sewing
Shorten or lengthen skirts’ or trousers’ hems neatly
Modify collars or sleeves
Take in width or let out with the use of fabric panels
Insert or replace zips, and much more

Entry Requirements

This course is aimed at adult learners (18+) who are familiar with the use of a sewing machine and can hand sew.

Duration

11 weeks

Location

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

Start and End Dates

AUTUMN TERM 2018: from Monday 17th September to Monday 3rd December 2018

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.

Material Costs

You will need to supply all garments, 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.

Tuition Fee

£150.00

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
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment

Introduction to Cut & Sew Millinery

Make trendy Baker Boy, Military-Style or Baseball Caps to complement your own fashion style in this inspiring sewing class. 
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Tutor

Carla Rose

Current Classes

Friday afternoon from 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Introduction and Course Content

Make trendy Baker Boy, Military-Style or Baseball Caps to complement your own fashion style in this inspiring sewing class.
Students will learn the basics of Hat-Making pattern cutting and sewing machine construction techniques in order to make their own basic peaked cap, fitted to size, from flat pattern to finished piece.

Students will learn to:
Draw out millinery patterns to fit own head size
Create two different styles of crown; Tip & Sideband & Section Crown, from paper patterns to 3D toiles
Adapt patterns in order to personalise your design
Design different shaped peaks
A variety of seam finishes
Use a range of Millinery construction & finishing techniques to take home beautiful hats

Students will learn how to use fusible interfacing fabrics to give a hat structure and look at various peak inserts to achieve different effects/styles.
Demonstrations will be given for all construction techniques and students will create a portfolio of their own samples for future reference, before moving on to make the finished piece.

Technical tips and advice will be given in relation to how to handle different fabric weights and whether special equipment will need to be used.
All students will be supported in the making of the hat, learning any relevant new skills as required, under the supervision and assistance of our qualified Millinery tutor.

Entry Requirements

This course is aimed at adult (18+) learners who have previous experience of using a sewing machine or can use a machine with some confidence. Basic hand sewing capabilities useful but not essential.

Duration

11 weeks

Location

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

Start and End Dates

AUTUMN TERM 2018: from Friday 21st September to Friday 7th December 2018

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.

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.

Tuition Fee

£150.00

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
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment

Clothes Making & Fashion

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Tutor

Grace Carter-Allen

Current Classes

Monday evening from 6.45pm to 9.15pm
Thursday evening from 6.45pm to 9.15pm

Introduction and Course Content

Beginners will learn how to use sewing and over-locking machines and to make a series of samples including a variety of seams, pockets, inserted zips and collars before starting on own projects.

Intermediate and advanced students will be supported in the making of garments using commercial or own patterns, learning any relevant new skills as required, under the supervision and assistance of our qualified Fashion tutor.        

Sewing techniques you may learn or refresh include:
Introduction and consolidation to the use of sewing and overlocking machines
Use of commercial patterns or own designs

Beginners will learn to:
Insert a variety of zips
Apply a range of pockets
Make a range of collars and cuffs
Apply a range of seams
Use a variety of machine feet including zipper foot
Learners with previous knowledge will be able to apply the above to garments old and new.

Entry Requirements

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

Duration

11 weeks

Location

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

Start and End Dates

AUTUMN TERM 2018: from Monday 17th September to Friday 7th December 2018

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.

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.

Tuition Fee

£150.00 (11 sessions)

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
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment