Come and join Lady Margaret Hall Settlement Chair Danielle Arnaud and tutors Grace Carter-Allen (Clothes Making) and Richard McVetis (Embroidery) in our beautiful workshop to find out about our sewing classes and activities, with nibbles and drinks. All Welcome. RSVP admin@lmhs.org.uk See you soon!
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New dates for Make a Bag sewing course in August!
Make a Bag in 2 Days is back this August on Wednesday 21st and 28th from 1.30 to 5pm. See Courses for more details and poster for info
Email admin@lmhs.org.uk to enrol and with any queries
New! Knitting & Crochet for Peace & Relaxation
A new course to learn or refresh basic stitches as well as to help and guide you through your knitting & crochet projects in a sociable & relaxing class
KNITTING & CROCHET for Peace and Relaxation
Dates & Times TBC
Please email admin@lmhs.org.uk for info and to register your interest
6 sessions: £75/£45c. Or Drop-In £15/10c
Beginners will learn how to carry out basic stitches. Intermediate and advanced students will be supported in following patterns, making up and finishing garments, learning any relevant new skills as required.
Learners will be given information and simple techniques to use knitting and crochet to help with relaxation, and improve peace of mind.
This course is aimed at adults 18+
and suitable for All Levels
ENROL NOW!
NEW! Knitting & Crochet for Peace & Relaxation
KNITTING & CROCHET
for Peace and Relaxation
Wednesdays 24 July-28 August, 10am-12.30pm
6 sessions: £75/£45c. Or Drop-In £15/10c
NEW Summer Short Course and Drop-In to keep you busy and relaxed during the holiday season
Beginners will learn how to carry out basic stitches. Intermediate and advanced students will be supported in following patterns, making up and finishing garments, learning any relevant new skills as required.
Have fun making scarves, granny squares for cushion covers or blankets, crochet necklaces, coasters, or any other knitting or crochet project you’d like help with!
Learners will be given information and simple techniques to use knitting and crochet to help with relaxation, and improve peace of mind.
This course is aimed at adults 18+
and suitable for All Levels
ENROL NOW!
OPEN DAY! Tuesday 2 April 6.30-8.30pm
Come and join us for an evening with Lady Margaret Hall Settlement Chair Danielle Arnaud, tutors and students, to see what we do and have a chance to ask questions, suggest courses, and enrol for our great sewing classes for the Summer Term and beyond.
Clothes Making tutor Grace Carter-Allen and new Embroidery tutor Richard McVetis will be to hand to present their classes and answer any questions, as well as to show samples from their work.
Some of our currents students might also be able to come to champion our classes, tell you what it’s like, and show off some of their finished projects.
Please come to Unit 1, The Co-op Centre, 11 Mowll Street, London SW9 6HP for a drinks & nibbles evening to share our love of sewing and good company!
RSVP appreciated but not essential.
We look forward to welcoming you to All Sewn Up!

New website and course update
Lady Margaret Hall Settlement is delighted to announce our newest All Sewn Up programme of Sewing and Textiles Classes starting this Autumn Term 2018:
We are excited to introduce brand new classes in Embroidery with Fran Burden on Thursday afternoon and Millinery with Carla Rose on Friday afternoon, alongside our well-established evening Clothes Making & Fashion classes with Grace Carter-Allen who will also be teaching a new Clothes Upcycle & Mend Monday afternoon class and an expanded General Sewing Techniques class on Friday morning.
We look forward to welcoming you to All Sewn Up!
Clothes Making & Home Textiles
Tutor
Start and End Dates
SUMMER TERM 2022
Fridays 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
22nd April to 27th May – 6 sessions
10th June to 8th July – 5 sessions
Tuition Fee
£125 for 6 sessions
£110 for 5 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).
Clothes Upcycling
Tutor
Start and End Dates
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 12:30pm
Dates to be confirmed (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).
Make a Bag in 2 Days
Tutor
Start and End Dates
Dates & Times TBC
Please email admin@lmhs.org.uk for info and to register your interest
Duration
TBC
Tuition Fee
TBC
Introduction and Course Content
Learn to make a personalised Overnight Cloth Bag in just 2 sessions of 3.5 hours each over 2 days midweek or weekend.
This beautiful and versatile bag features zip, straps, lining and pocket. You can choose from a great selection of fabrics at All Sewn Up and specialist materials, including double-ended zips, are included in the course fee.
In this Step-by-Step course you will:
design & plan a box-style bag with zip, straps, and pockets;
learn how to choose suitable fabrics for outside and lining;
apply a double-sided zip;
insert a pocket, and much more.
All students will be supported in the making of the bag, learning any relevant new skills as required, under the supervision and assistance of our qualified sewing tutor.
Entry Requirements
This course is aimed at adult (18+) learners who have some experience of using a sewing machine. This intensive course is not suitable for absolute beginners.
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
TBC
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.
Please bring a basic sewing kit (selection of threads, pins, needles, fabric and paper scissors, tape measure, seam ripper, tailor’s chalk), notebook, pen and pencil.
Material Costs
Suitable fabrics and specialist materials such as double-ended zip are included in the course fee. Additional materials such as trims may be purchased for a small charge at All Sewn Up if needed.
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).