Sewing Classes
Our Sewing Classes started in 1994. Since that time we have taught and inspired a vast number of sewers.
We provide excellent tuition at all levels, for beginners and experienced sewers.
Our aim is to enthuse and awaken creative senses with our entertaining and instructive classes.
We publish a program of classes at six monthly intervals – January to June and July to December. Every month we hold one day class and one evening class, all on different subjects and each complete in itself. We also have ongoing Patchwork, Heirloom and Quilting Technique classes.
The six-monthly Program will feature at least one Workshop Day, when all materials are included to produce a finished project item.
Our classes are held monthly on Wednesdays
- Day Classes are 10am – 4pm at a cost of £40 inclusive of materials and lunch
- Evening Classes are 6.30 – 9.30pm at a cost of £22 including materials and refreshments
- Workshop Days are 10am – 4pm at a cost of £45 inclusive of all materials and/or patterns. Lunch and refreshments are also included
The classes are held in the shop. Each class will accommodate a maximum of 10 Students and will have 2 Tutors. Although the perfect opportunity to use and explore your own sewing machine, we do have a large range of machines which may be used; very helpful if you are thinking of changing and would like to ‘try out’ before you make your choice.
WE ARE REALLY EXCITED TO HAVE RUTH JARMAN AS OUR RESIDENT TUTOR. SHE HAS BEEN TEACHING REGULARLY AT SUPERSTITCH SINCE 1994. A HUGELY TALENTED TUTOR WITH FANTASTIC METHODS AND IDEAS FOR QUICK AND EASY RESULTS WITH PERFECT FINISHES.
For the past seven years, we have made an annual sewing pilgrimage to Whitstable where, for a whole weekend, Friday to Sunday, we can indulge in sewing to our heart’s content. We stay at a unique property on the beach and have a glorious weekend. Each year has had a different sewing theme when a new exciting method of producing our masterpieces is unveiled.
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Sewing Technique Classes: 2009 (January to June)
QUILTING TECHNIQUES 10am-4pm
Quilting by machine is quick and easy when you know the right techniques. Create fabric for dressmaking and home furnishings. Different quilting methods are explained, including free quilting and quilting for patchwork.
SIMPLE SASHIKO 6.30-9.30pm
Sashiko is the stitching of repetitive traditional Japanese patterns. Easily recognisable with white line embroidery on indigo fabric and traditionally stitched by hand; the simple running stitch easily translates to machine.
APPLIQUED NAPKINS FOR SPRING 10am-4pm
An opportunity to perfect your appliqué skills and create napkins/place mats for home or picnic use. Master the art of appliqué with perfect satin stitch and beautiful turned corners. These napkins can be used year after year!
HOW TO USE YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6.30-9.30pm
Learn to thread your machine correctly, use different stitches, seam and neaten fabrics and make good buttonholes, plus .. cleaning, oiling and problem solving. All this in one evening!
WORKSHOP DAY – BAG FOR BEACH OR STORING QUILTS 10am-4pm
An innovative bag constructed onto wadding and formed to make an unusual beach bag for holiday use, or can be used to store and transport your quilts if you are an avid patchworker!
FEET FOR HEIRLOOM SEWING 6.30-9.30pm
You can achieve traditional heirloom finishes if you use the right foot on your machine. If you like Whitework and Heirloom sewing this class will show you the easy way to get spectacular results using different special feet and accessories, twin and wing needles.
BERNINA ELECTRONIC MACHINES 10am-4pm
If you use a Bernina sewing machine with press button selection, functions and a memory, this course if for you. Discover Ruth’s tips and tricks to use your machine to full capacity and make your sewing easier and more professional.
PATCHWORK: CHEVRONS 6.30-9.30pm
Continuing our many patchwork methods, Chevrons is a simple design with striking effects but is normally very intricate to make. Once again, Ruth will make the construction simple and easy to you can produce your very own masterpiece.
WORKSHOP: ITALIAN QUILTED CUSHION 10am-4pm
Discover the skill of Italian Quilting; also known as Trapunto work. We will make a cushion with gathering, ruffling and piping and inserting a zip. Another work of art!
FREEHAND EMBROIDERY 6.30-9.30pm
Work with a hoop and experiment with straight stitch, zigzag and patterns to create your own artworks, monograms, embroidery and cutwork. Use water dissolvable fabric and learn how to adjust the tensions when using difficult threads.
SEWING DIFFICULT FABRICS 10am-4pm
Discover the secrets of getting good results when sewing with tricky fabrics, including velvet, leather and PVC. Find how to achieve good results when using fine and slippery fabrics. Useful for both dressmakers and home furnishers.
DECORATIVE OVERLOCKING 6.30-9.30pm
A short course to enthuse you to get the best from your overlocker; includes decorative finishes, flatlocking and rolled hemming, using both standard and decorative threads: when you thought your overlocker only finishes edges!