21 Sewing courses in Warlingham

Get ready to learn how to make your own tote bag. A fun and easy project for beginners. Book your spot today -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn to make a tote bag - a reusable & eco-friendly bag Join us for a fun and interactive in-person event where you can learn to make your own stylish tote bag! Whether you're a beginner or have some sewing experience, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity and learn a new skill. During this event, our experienced instructors will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful tote bag. You'll learn essential sewing techniques, such as measuring, cutting, stitching, and finishing. Relax and enjoy the process of creating something beautiful with your own hands You will also get: - Fabric to make your bag and all other necessary materials and equipment - Expert guidance and tips from your workshop host - Email support for the next 3 months What you need to bring: - Your own sewing machine with its power cable Please make sure the machine works and has been recently serviced. Please bring along the manual and all the accessories that came with it including spare bobbins and the bobbin case if applicable. Don't worry if you don't have a sewing machine, as we have machines you can borrow. - Threads and a sewing kit (you can buy one from us if you want) - Notepad and pen The workshop is limited to 6 people per session. If you want a private group session, please message us with your booking. Note: You need to know how to thread and use your machine. We offer an introduction to sewing machine workshop too, if you wanted to get to grips with your machine. You will receive a confirmation email after booking from our website. Please provide your phone number so we can message you in case of emergencies. Whether you want to make a personalized gift for a loved one or simply want to expand your crafting skills, this event is a fantastic opportunity to have fun and meet like-minded individuals. So, grab your friends and join us for a creative and enjoyable day of sewing! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now and get ready to embark on a sewing adventure! Note: If less than 3 participants have booked on this workshop, we will reschedule the workshop for a more convenient date or a different location. Priority will be given to existing paid participants first who have the option to confirm or cancel within 7 days. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the age range for the workshop? This workshop is suitable for adults and kids. What should I bring with me to the workshop? Bring your own sewing machine with it’s power cable if you are not borrowing from us. The manual and all the accessories the machine came with Bobbin, bobbin case if applicable Threads and a full sewing kit. You can purchase one from us Notepad and pen How many participants will attend this workshop? There will be a maximum of 6 participants at this workshop. Small groups work best as everyone gets a chance to learn and ask questions. Please note: The workshop would be rescheduled if there are less than 3 participants booked for the date. Is the venue wheelchair accessible? Unfortunately, this venue isn't wheelchair accessible. There are 2 short sets of stairs to get to the room. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you want further info or any specific needs or concerns. I will do my best to accommodate you. What is the cancellation and refund policy for the workshop series? Cancellation notice period: Refunds: 28 days or more before the course start date - Full refund minus the fees15-27 days before the course start date - 50% refund minus the fees 14 days or less before the course start date We will try & fill the space. If we fill it, full refund minus fees.

In this fun and creative course, you'll learn how to use sashiko mending techniques to patch your jeans with elegance. You will learn the fundamentals of visible mending jeans, which uses simple stitches to create stunning patterns and designs on the cloth. A step-by-step demonstration and guidance on how to execute sashiko stitching on jeans will be provided. You must bring your own ripped jeans or work on the sampler provided by us. Join us for this enjoyable and relaxing course to experience the delight of visible mending jeans!

private sewing classes in Walthamstow or at yours/ your work/ school etc

MASTERCLASS: LEARN PROFESSIONAL LEATHER CRAFT, SEWING AND LEATHERGOODS CONSTRUCTION SKILLS ONE TEACHER, FIVE STUDENTS KEY FEATURES OF THIS COURSE: – UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING WITH LEATHER – LEARNING LEATHER HAND SEWING – LEARNING LEATHER MACHINE SEWING – REALISING SAMPLES OF BAG FEATURES – REALISING TWO FINISHED LEATHER ITEMS WHERE: AT OUR SOUTH EAST LONDON STUDIO COURSE LENGTH: TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS / MON-FRI 10 AM-3 PM WHEN: PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S) THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST: TESTER CLASS – £1,440 PP (COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED , WORTH £150) NORMAL PRICE – £1,600 PP (COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED , WORTH £150)  LEVEL: BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME PREVIOUS SEWING EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE A COMPREHENSIVE TWO-WEEK LEATHER CRAFT AND SEWING MASTERCLASS, MERGING THEORY WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPLORE ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES FOR WORKING WITH LEATHER, VEGAN ALTERNATIVES, AND FABRIC. PROFICIENTLY HANDLE HAND TOOLS, MASTER HAND-SEWING, AND OPERATE INDUSTRIAL MACHINES. COVER MATERIAL SELECTION, FINISHING AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS. GAIN INSIGHTS INTO THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF LEATHERWORKING, INCLUDING PREPARATION, MARKING, CUTTING, GLUING, REINFORCING, SKIVING, DEBOSSING, AND MORE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE THOROUGH INSTRUCTION IN PROFESSIONAL SEWING TECHNIQUES ON DIVERSE INDUSTRIAL MACHINES, ALONG WITH SPECIALISED SADDLE STITCHING TRAINING. CREATE PERSONALISED SAMPLES TO ENHANCE PRACTICAL SKILLS. CONCLUDE THE MASTERCLASS WITH THE ABILITY TO CRAFT ENTIRELY HANDMADE SIMPLE LEATHER ITEMS, SHOWCASING ACQUIRED SKILLS IN BOTH MACHINE-STITCHED AND SADDLE-STITCHED STYLES. FACILITATED BY A PROTOTYPE MAKER AND MANUFACTURER, THE COURSE OFFERS A PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY INTO COMMON LEATHERWORKING PRACTICES. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE VALUABLE HANDOUTS AND CURATED LISTS OF LEATHER AND TOOL SUPPLIERS FOR ONGOING REFERENCE.   HERE IS A CONCISE SUMMARY OF THE TOPICS COVERED DURING THE CLASSES: LEATHER, VEGAN LEATHER, AND HAND TOOLS: UNDERSTANDING LEATHER TYPES, TANNING, FINISHINGS AND BEST USE EXPLORING DIFFERENT TYPES OF VEGAN LEATHERS AND THEIR FEATURES COMPARING LEATHER AND VEGAN LEATHER: PROS AND CONS FROM A MANUFACTURER’S PERSPECTIVE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT MATERIALS AND TOOLS FOR PROJECTS LEATHER PREPARATION, PATTERN PLACEMENT AND MARKING CUTTING COMPLEX SHAPES WITH VARIOUS TOOLS USING LEATHER PUNCHES, SKIVING, BEVELING AND CREASING FINISHING LEATHER EDGES: PAINTING VS. BURNISHING UTILISING LEATHER GLUES, TAPES AND REINFORCEMENTS EXPLORATION OF PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING LEATHER GOODS, ENCOMPASSING VARIED WORKING METHODS, MACHINES, AND TOOLS.   MACHINE AND HAND SEWING: UNDERSTANDING INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES AND THEIR DIFFERENCES SELECTING THE RIGHT SEWING MACHINE FOR SPECIFIC MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTIONS OPERATING A LOCK STITCH WALKING FOOT MACHINE THREADING INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES ACHIEVING CORRECT TENSION IN SEWING UNDERSTANDING THREAD TYPES AND NEEDLE SIZES LEARNING TO SEW LEATHER, DISTINGUISHING IT FROM OTHER MATERIALS CORRECTLY SEWING VARIOUS LEATHER TYPES, RANGING FROM THIN TO VERY THICK SEWING STRAIGHT LINES, CURVES AND CREATING PARALLEL SEAMS PRODUCING VARIOUS SEAMS AND SEAM FINISHES BASICS OF SADDLE STITCHING LEATHER AND UNDERSTANDING RELATED TOOLS AND MATERIALS   CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: SEWING AND FINISHING A SIMPLE ZIP ON LEATHER CUTTING, ASSEMBLING AND SEWING SIMPLE STRAPS/HANDLES INCORPORATING BASIC LINING TYPES IN PROJECTS CONSTRUCTING AND SEWING COMMON GUSSETS COMPREHENDING THE USE OF REINFORCEMENTS AND STABILISERS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN THE CRAFT OF ACCESSORY MAKING   LEATHER GOODS MAKING: CREATING TWO FINALISED LEATHER ITEMS FROM CHOSEN DESIGNS SUCH AS CARD HOLDERS, PURSES, CLUTCHES, GLASS COVERS AND SIMILAR ACCESSORIES.#   BY THE END OF THE TUITION, YOU WILL HAVE: – DEVELOPED CONFIDENCE IN UTILISING SPECIFIC TOOLS FOR LEATHER PREPARATION, MARKING, FINISHING, CUTTING AND FASTENING FITTINGS. – ACQUIRED AN UNDERSTANDING OF WORKING WITH DIVERSE LEATHER TYPES AND THICKNESSES, WITH THE ABILITY TO SOURCE AND SELECT APPROPRIATE TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR YOUR PROJECTS. – MASTERED ESSENTIAL LEATHER SEWING TECHNIQUES, TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON SEWING ISSUES AND HANDLING CHALLENGES SUCH AS CURVES, MULTIPLE LAYERS OF LEATHER AND VARIOUS SURFACE TEXTURES. – LEARNED TO SEW FUNDAMENTAL BAG COMPONENTS LIKE SIMPLE ZIPS, STRAPS, AND GUSSETS, ALONG WITH REINFORCING SPECIFIC AREAS OF A BAG. – BUILT CONFIDENCE IN SEWING WITH BOTH INDUSTRIAL MACHINES AND BY HAND, GAINING THE SKILLS TO INDEPENDENTLY CREATE SIMPLE LEATHER ITEMS. INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH USEFUL PAPER HANDOUTS WHICH CONTAIN: – A LIST OF TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED DURING THE LESSON(S), INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW THEY ARE USED – A LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS FOR BOTH LEATHER AND FITTINGS (PHYSICALLY IN LONDON AND ONLINE) – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING ESSENTIAL KEY WORDS RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF THE LESSON – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT LEATHER TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT NEEDLE AND THREAD TYPES   WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS, BEGINNERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE AND INTERMEDIATE. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE MEASUREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED.   IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING? FEEL FREE TO BRING A NOTEPAD, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE SOME NOTES, WE WILL PROVIDE THE REST.   HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?: THIS TUITION WILL REQUIRE TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS / 50 HOURS TO BE COMPLETED. WE AIM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMISED AND HIGH QUALITY TUITION SERVICES AND BY ONLY ALLOWING UP TO 5 STUDENTS AT A TIME, WE ARE ABLE TO FOCUS ON EACH PERSON NEEDS AND INTERESTS.   IMPORTANT TO KNOW: WE AIM TO COVER AS MUCH OF THE SYLLABUS AS POSSIBLE. DEPENDING ON YOUR ABILITY AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE, WE MAY NOT COMPLETE THE ENTIRE PROGRAM OR WE MIGHT DELVE INTO ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES RELATED TO THE LISTED TOPICS, INCLUDING: ADVANCED FINISHING TECHNIQUES (PIPING, BINDING, FOLDING) MORE COMPLEX STYLES OF ZIPS UTILISING DIFFERENT MACHINE FEET, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN YOUR SEWING EXPLORING VARIOUS FITTINGS, CLOSURE TYPES, FASTENING TECHNIQUES, AND TOOLS (SAM BROWNS, MAGNETS, POP BUTTONS, EYELETS, ETC.) UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE AND APPLICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCES AND REFERENCE NOTES DURING ITEM CONSTRUCTION

Are you looking for a sewing machine workshop nearby? Want to learn the fundamentals? Then visit the sewing machine workshop in London and enjoy the joy of stitching! This session will teach you everything from threading your machine and winding up the small bobbin to trying out different stitches and embroidering with your machine. This course is ideal for beginners who want to learn in an enjoyable and casual setting. Sign up today and let's start stitching!

– LEATHER SEWING CLASS – INTRODUCTION ON HOW TO SEW LEATHER WITH INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES – BEGINNERS – ONE TEACHER, FOUR STUDENTS WERE? AT OUR STUDIOhttps://www.thelondonleatherworkshop.com/contact-us/ WHEN? PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S) THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST 6 HOURS – £170 COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED (WORTH £20) LEVEL: COMPLETE BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE LEARN HOW TO SEW LEATHER WITH A SEWING MACHINE: WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? THIS IS A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTORY ONE TO FOUR TUITION DURING WHICH YOU WILL BE TAUGHT THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF SEWING LEATHER AND SOME OF THE BASIC CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES USED IN BAG AND ACCESSORY MAKING. AT THE END OF THE TUITION YOU WILL HAVE GAINED CONFIDENCE IN SEWING LEATHER WITH INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES AND HAVE THE SKILLS TO REALISE SOME SIMPLE ITEMS INDEPENDENTLY. YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT COMMON SEWING PROBLEMS AND HOW TO MANAGE CHALLENGES SUCH AS STRAIGHT LINES, CURVES AND MULTIPLE LAYERS OF LEATHER. THROUGH THE LESSON YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE SOME BASIC TRAINING ON HOW TO MARK, CUT AND GLUE LEATHER.  YOU WILL PRODUCE YOUR OWN SAMPLES OF WORK TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU. AS THIS IS A SMALL GROUP TUITION, THE EXPERIENCE WILL BE CUSTOMISED TO YOUR ABILITY.   WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? BELOW IS A LIST OF TOPICS COVERED DURING THE CLASSES: – INDUSTRIAL MACHINES: DIFFERENCES AND MAIN FEATURES – TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SEWING MACHINE FOR A SPECIFIC TYPE OF MATERIAL OR CONSTRUCTION – TO OPERATE A LOCK STITCH WALKING FOOT MACHINE – TO THREAD INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES – TO UNDERSTAND THREAD TYPES AND NEEDLE SIZES – TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT TENSION IN YOUR SEWING – TO LEARN HOW TO CORRECTLY SEW LEATHER WITH A SEWING MACHINE AND HOW THIS DIFFERS FROM SEWING OTHER MATERIALS – TO LEARN HOW TO SEW STRAIGHT LINES, CURVES AND PARALLEL LINES – TO PRODUCE A RANGE OF BASIC SEAMS AND SEAM FINISHES   IMPORTANT TO KNOW: WE WILL ALWAYS TRY TO COVER AS MUCH ON THE SYLLABUS AS POSSIBLE AND DEPENDING ON YOUR ABILITY AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, WE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM OR WE MIGHT INSTEAD BE ABLE TO TEACH YOU ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES RELATING TO THE ABOVE LISTED TOPICS. INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: ON THE DAY YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH USEFUL HANDOUTS TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU WHICH CONTAIN: – AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE PROVIDING CRUCIAL INFORMATION OF SEWING MACHINE TYPES AND COMPONENTS – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING ESSENTIAL KEY WORDS RELATED TO THE TOPICS OF THE LESSON – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT NEEDLE AND THREAD TYPES WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME VERY BASIC EXPERIENCE IN MACHINE SEWING (EITHER WITH INDUSTRIAL OR DOMESTIC MACHINES). YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE MEASUREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING? MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED. FEEL FREE TO BRING A NOTEPAD, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE SOME NOTES, WE WILL PROVIDE THE REST.

LEARN PROFESSIONAL LEATHER CRAFT SKILLS, LEATHER SEWING AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES ONE TEACHER, FOUR STUDENTS WERE? AT OUR LONDON STUDIO WHEN? PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S) THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST: 3 OR 4 SESSIONS DEPENDING ON THE DATES (16 HOURS IN TOTAL) COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED (WORTH £40) £408.00 LEVEL: BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME PREVIOUS SEWING EXPERIENCE LEATHER CRAFT AND LEATHER SEWING TECHNIQUES: WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? THIS IS A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL INTRODUCTORY GROUP TUITION DURING WHICH YOU WILL BE TAUGHT COMMON, ESSENTIAL LEATHER CRAFTING AND SEWING TECHNIQUES AND UNDERSTAND HOW WORKING WITH LEATHER DIFFERS FROM WORKING WITH VEGAN LEATHER OR FABRIC. YOU WILL BE TAUGHT HOW TO CORRECTLY USE HAND TOOLS, HOW TO SEW LEATHER BY HAND, WITH AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND UNDERSTAND THE MOST COMMON FINISHING AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES USED IN BAG AND ACCESSORY MAKING. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEATHER AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT TYPE OF MATERIAL(S) FOR YOUR PROJECT. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW OF THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF WORKING WITH LEATHER AND CONSTRUCTING BAGS AND ACCESSORIES SUCH AS MARKING, CUTTING, GLUING, REINFORCING, SKIVING, DEBOSSING AND MORE. YOU WILL RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL SEWING TRAINING ON INDUSTRIAL MACHINES, YOU WILL LEARN THE BASIC OF SADDLE STITCHING AND PRODUCE YOUR OWN SAMPLES OF WORK TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU. YOU WILL RECEIVE RELEVANT, USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE HANDOUTS AS WELL AS LISTS OF LEATHER AND TOOL SUPPLIERS. AT THE END OF THE LESSON, YOU WILL CREATE A HAND SEWN SIMPLE LEATHER ITEM SUCH AS A PURSE OR CARD HOLDER TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU. THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL COURSE DELIVERED BY A PROTOTYPE MAKER AND MANUFACTURER, WITH THE AIM OF PROVIDING AN OVERVIEW AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE ON MORE COMMON LEATHER WORKING PRACTICES.   AT THE END OF THE TUITION YOU WILL HAVE: – GAINED CONFIDENCE IN USING SPECIFIC TOOLS FOR PREPARING, MARKING, FINISHING, CUTTING LEATHER AND FASTENING FITTINGS. – UNDERSTOOD WHAT IT MEANS TO WORK WITH DIFFERENT LEATHER TYPES AND THICKNESSES AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO SOURCE AND SELECT THE CORRECT TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR YOUR PROJECTS. – LEARNT ESSENTIAL LEATHER SEWING TECHNIQUES, TROUBLESHOOT COMMON SEWING PROBLEMS AND HOW MANAGE CHALLENGES SUCH AS CURVES, MULTIPLE LAYERS OF LEATHER, STRETCHY/ROUGH/SLIPPERY SURFACES AND MORE. – LEARNT HOW TO SEW BASIC BAG COMPONENTS SUCH AS SIMPLE ZIPS, STRAPS AND GUSSETS AS WELL AS REINFORCING SPECIFIC AREAS OF A BAG. – GAINED CONFIDENCE IN SEWING WITH INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES AND BY HAND AND OBTAINED THE SKILLS TO REALISE SOME SIMPLE LEATHER ITEMS INDEPENDENTLY. WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? BELOW IS A LIST OF TOPICS COVERED DURING THE CLASSES: LEATHER, VEGAN LEATHER AND HAND TOOLS: – UNDERSTANDING LEATHER: OVERVIEWS ON TYPES OF LEATHER, TANNING, FINISHINGS AND BEST USE – UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT MATERIALS FOR YOUR PROJECT AND THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR YOUR MATERIALS – LEATHER PREPARING, PATTERN PLACEMENT AND MARKING ON LEATHER – CUTTING COMPLEX SHAPES USING A VARIETY OF TOOLS – USING LEATHER PUNCHES – UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF SKIVING, BEVELING AND CREASING – FINISHING LEATHER EDGES: PAINTING VS BURNISHING – USING VARIOUS LEATHER GLUES AND TAPES – UNDERSTAND THE USE OF REINFORCEMENTS, FUSINGS AND STABILISERS TO BACK LEATHER – PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING LEATHER GOODS: MENTIONS OF DIFFERENT WORKING METHODS, MACHINES AND TOOLS MACHINE AND HAND SEWING: – INDUSTRIAL MACHINES: DIFFERENCES AND MAIN FEATURES – TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SEWING MACHINE FOR A SPECIFIC TYPE OF MATERIAL OR CONSTRUCTION – TO OPERATE A LOCK STITCH WALKING FOOT MACHINE – TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT TENSION IN YOUR SEWING – TO UNDERSTAND THREAD TYPES AND NEEDLE SIZES – TO LEARN HOW TO CORRECTLY SEW LEATHER AND HOW THIS DIFFERS FROM SEWING OTHER MATERIALS – TO LEARN HOW TO SEW STRAIGHT LINES, CURVES AND CREATE PARALLEL SEAMS – TO PRODUCE A RANGE OF SEAMS AND SEAM FINISHES – TO LEARN THE BASICS OF SADDLE STITCHING LEATHER AND UNDERSTOOD THE DIFFERENT THE TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED IN THE TECHNIQUE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: – TO CUT, ASSEMBLE AND SEW SIMPLE STRAPS/HANDLES – TO CREATE A SMALL, SIMPLE HAND STITCHED LEATHER ITEM TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU   IMPORTANT TO KNOW: WE WILL ALWAYS TRY TO COVER AS MUCH ON THE SYLLABUS AS POSSIBLE AND DEPENDING ON YOUR ABILITY AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, WE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM OR WE MIGHT INSTEAD BE ABLE TO TEACH YOU ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES RELATING TO THE ABOVE LISTED TOPICS, SUCH AS: – TO SEW AND FINISH A SIMPLE ZIP ON LEATHER – TO INCORPORATE BASIC TYPES OF LINING IN YOUR PROJECT – TO USE VARIOUS MACHINE FEET, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN YOUR SEWING –  UNDERSTANDING FITTINGS, CLOSURE TYPES, FASTENING TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS: SAM BROWNS, MAGNETS, POP BUTTONS, EYELETS, ETC. INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH USEFUL DIGITAL AND PAPER HANDOUTS WHICH CONTAIN: – A LIST OF TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED DURING THE LESSON(S), INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW THEY ARE USED – A LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS FOR BOTH LEATHER AND FITTINGS (PHYSICALLY IN LONDON AND ONLINE) – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING ESSENTIAL KEY WORDS RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF THE LESSON – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT LEATHER TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS, BEGINNERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE AND INTERMEDIATE. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE MEASUREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING? MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED. FEEL FREE TO BRING A NOTEPAD, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE SOME NOTES, WE WILL PROVIDE THE REST. HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?: THIS TUITION WILL REQUIRE UP TO 16 HOURS TO COMPLETE. WE AIM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMISED AND HIGH QUALITY TUITION SERVICES AND BY ONLY ALLOWING UP TO 4 STUDENTS AT A TIME, WE ARE ABLE TO FOCUS ON EACH PERSON NEEDS AND INTERESTS. AS EVERY STUDENT HAS A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF ABILITY AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, THIS COURSE MIGHT LEAD SOME STUDENTS TO COMPLETE THE CORE ASPECTS OF THE LESSON IN A SHORTER TIME FRAME THAN OTHERS. STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE THE COURSE EARLY WILL BE WELCOME TO STAY AND USE THE STUDIO FACILITIES TO EXERCISE ON THE TOPICS OF THE LESSON.

Fashion! Skills! Knowledge! Trips! Talks! Students will be given a comprehensive view of the fashion industry through exclusive trips, tours, talks from industry experts and masterclasses. Why not book an optional afternoon tea at The Ivy to make this an even more memorable experience? Through a combination of years of experience and listening to our student’s feedback, we've extended our course to include more highlights and opportunities for our 10-13-year-old students to get to know their fashion family. In addition, there's a larger focus on experimental design and pattern cutting whilst building their fabric knowledge. This programme is non-residential. This course is inclusive of male and gender-neutral designs. You will learn how to: • Assume the role of the designer and develop your own ideas into a design • Complete a fashion brief • Work with designer fabrics • Create mood boards and learn why designers use them • Pattern cut, sew and construct your own garment • Take your first steps into the fashion industry You’ll attend: • Talks from guest speakers within the industry • Industry professionals and careers talk • Tour around Jimmy Choo Academy including portfolio talk and insight into programme • Trips to museums/galleries Whilst learning valuable skills such as: • Communication • Fashion design • Fabric knowledge • Embellishment • Accuracy • Machine and hand sewing You will leave with: • Design development sheets • Your own mood boards • An outfit designed and made by yourself • A digital certificate of completion Level: Beginner Friendly INSTRUCTIONS • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each. • All materials and sewing equipment are provided for this workshop.

Fashion! Skills! Knowledge! Trips! Talks! Students will be given a comprehensive view of the fashion industry through exclusive trips, tours, talks from industry experts and masterclasses. Why not book an optional afternoon tea at The Ivy to make this an even more memorable experience? Through a combination of years of experience and listening to our student’s feedback, we've extended our course to include more highlights and opportunities for our 12-18-year-old students to get to know their fashion family. In addition, there's a larger focus on experimental design and pattern cutting whilst building their fabric knowledge. This programme is non-residential. This course is inclusive of male and gender-neutral designs. You will learn how to: • Assume the role of the designer and develop your own ideas into a design • Complete a fashion brief written by a design house. • Work with Ex LFW designer fabrics • Create mood boards and learn why designers use them • Pattern cut, sew and construct your own garment • Take your first steps into the fashion industry You’ll attend: • Talks from guest speakers within the industry • Industry professionals and careers talk • Tour around Jimmy Choo Academy including portfolio talk and insight into their programme • Sustainable fashion factory visit • Trips to museums/galleries Whilst learning valuable skills such as: • Communication • Fashion design • Fabric knowledge • Embellishment • Accuracy • Machine and hand sewing You will leave with: • Design development sheets • Your own mood boards • An outfit designed and made by yourself • A digital certificate of completion Level: Beginner Friendly INSTRUCTIONS • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each. • All materials and sewing equipment are provided for this workshop.

– LEATHER CRAFT WORKSHOP- INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING LEATHER CRAFT SKILLS ONE TEACHER, SIX STUDENTS WERE? AT OUR LONDON STUDIOhttps://www.thelondonleatherworkshop.com/contact-us/ WHEN? PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S) THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST: ONE MEETING OF 6.5 HOURS £169.50 COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED (WORTH £20) LEVEL: BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE LEARN LEATHER CRAFT TECHNIQUES: WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? THIS IS A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL INTRODUCTORY GROUP TUITION DURING WHICH YOU WILL BE TAUGHT COMMON, ESSENTIAL LEATHER CRAFTING AND BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES. YOU WILL BE TAUGHT HOW TO CORRECTLY USE HAND TOOLS, HOW TO HAND SEW LEATHER AND UNDERSTAND THE MOST COMMON FINISHING TECHNIQUES USED IN BAG AND ACCESSORY MAKING. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEATHER AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT TYPE OF MATERIAL(S) FOR YOUR PROJECT. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW OF THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF WORKING WITH LEATHER AND CONSTRUCTING BAGS AND ACCESSORIES SUCH AS PREPARING, MARKING, CUTTING, GLUING, REINFORCING, DEBOSSING AND MORE. YOU WILL PRODUCE YOUR OWN SAMPLES OF WORK TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU. YOU WILL RECEIVE RELEVANT, USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE HANDOUTS AS WELL AS LISTS OF LEATHER AND TOOL SUPPLIERS. THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL COURSE DELIVERED BY A PROTOTYPE MAKER AND MANUFACTURER, WITH THE AIM OF PROVIDING AN OVERVIEW AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE ON MORE COMMON LEATHER WORKING PRACTICES.   AT THE END OF THE TUITION YOU WILL HAVE: – GAINED AN UNDERSTANDING OF LEATHER TYPES AND TANNING METHODS – UNDERSTOOD WHAT IT MEANS TO WORK WITH DIFFERENT LEATHER TYPES AND THICKNESSES AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO SOURCE AND SELECT THE CORRECT TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR YOUR PROJECTS. – GAINED CONFIDENCE IN USING SPECIFIC TOOLS FOR PREPARING, MARKING, FINISHING AND CUTTING LEATHER. – UNDERSTOOD AND PRACTICED LEATHER CRAFT TECHNIQUES SUCH AS BEVELING AND BURNISHING TECHNIQUES – LEARNT BASIC LEATHER HAND SEWING TECHNIQUES WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? BELOW IS A LIST OF TOPICS COVERED DURING THE CLASSES: – UNDERSTANDING LEATHER: OVERVIEWS ON TYPES OF LEATHER, TANNING, FINISHINGS AND BEST USE – VEGAN LEATHERS: AN OVERVIEW ON DIFFERENT TYPES AND FEATURES – UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT MATERIALS FOR YOUR PROJECT AND THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR YOUR MATERIALS – LEATHER PREPARING, PATTERN PLACEMENT AND MARKING ON LEATHER – CUTTING COMPLEX SHAPES USING A VARIETY OF TOOLS – USING LEATHER PUNCHES – UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF SKIVING, BEVELING AND GROOVING – FINISHING LEATHER EDGES: PAINTING VS BURNISHING – USING VARIOUS LEATHER GLUES AND TAPES – UNDERSTAND THE USE OF REINFORCEMENTS, FUSINGS AND STABILISERS TO BACK LEATHER – TO LEARN BASIC LEATHER HAND SEWING TECHNIQUES – TO UNDERSTAND THE TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED IN SADDLE STITCHING – PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING LEATHER GOODS: MENTIONS OF DIFFERENT WORKING METHODS, MACHINES AND TOOLS   IMPORTANT TO KNOW: WE WILL ALWAYS TRY TO COVER AS MUCH ON THE SYLLABUS AS POSSIBLE AND DEPENDING ON YOUR ABILITY AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, WE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM OR WE MIGHT INSTEAD BE ABLE TO TEACH YOU ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES RELATING TO THE ABOVE LISTED TOPICS, SUCH AS: – UNDERSTANDING FITTINGS, CLOSURE TYPES, FASTENING TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS: SAM BROWNS, MAGNETS, POP BUTTONS, EYELETS, ETC – SEW AND FINISH SIMPLE ZIPS STYLES, HANDLES AND STRAPS – UNDERSTANDING OPTIONS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOW TO LINE BAGS AND ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH USEFUL DIGITAL AND PAPER HANDOUTS WHICH CONTAIN: – A LIST OF TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED DURING THE LESSON(S), INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW THEY ARE USED – A LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS FOR BOTH LEATHER AND FITTINGS (PHYSICALLY IN LONDON AND ONLINE) – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT LEATHER TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS, BEGINNERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE AND INTERMEDIATE. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE MEASUREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING? MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED. FEEL FREE TO BRING A NOTEPAD, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE SOME NOTES, WE WILL PROVIDE THE REST. HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?: THIS TUITION WILL REQUIRE UP TO 6.5 HOURS TO COMPLETE. WE AIM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMISED AND HIGH QUALITY TUITION SERVICES AND BY ONLY ALLOWING UP TO 6 STUDENTS AT A TIME, WE ARE ABLE TO FOCUS ON EACH PERSON NEEDS AND INTERESTS. AS EVERY STUDENT HAS A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF ABILITY AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, THIS COURSE MIGHT LEAD SOME STUDENTS TO COMPLETE THE CORE ASPECTS OF THE LESSON IN A SHORTER TIME FRAME THAN OTHERS. STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE THE COURSE EARLY WILL BE WELCOME TO STAY AND USE THE STUDIO FACILITIES TO EXERCISE ON THE TOPICS OF THE LESSON.