NEW WORKSHOPS NOW LIVE

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NEW WORKSHOPS NOW LIVE 〰️

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Love to Sew?

Whether you love to sew or would just love to learn, I have something to suit you. Join me at my bright, friendly Aberdeen studio where I offer everything from beginners sewing classes to dressmaking classes to more relaxed social project sessions.

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17 Great Free Sewing Patterns
17 Great Free Sewing Patterns

Don’t let anything hold you back, and get started with this great selection of free sewing patterns. From accessories to clothing and even something for your furry friend I have you covered.

DIY Fabric Basket Tutorial
DIY Fabric Basket Tutorial

A perfect scrap buster and beginner project. These baskets are not only incredibly useful but make gorgeous gifts.  I use them in the studio to collect all the fabric scraps and threads in class.  This simple tutorial will guide you through the process step by step.

Sewing workshops and tuition proudly hosted in Aberdeen.

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Hand quilting is my preference. I love having the option to work away from the machine sometimes and this method is ideal. It is not however, quick or kind on the fingers. I wanted to use some sort of relaxed hand stitching to quilt this big piece bu
It’s @neopenstudios sooo soon! Every time this comes around I can’t believe it is a year since the last one. As usual I have a million things to do and as usual I have decided that something creative to feed my soul is actually what I wou
Autumn/ Winter workshops are now live to book! Including the final project session of the year. And this one is a belter- 10 WEEKS!!! Just think what you can get your teeth stuck into in that time. I love the project sessions. They are so relaxed
Well that was a blinking marvellous day!! First all day beginners workshop. What a brilliant bunch. We learned how to use a sewing machine, troubleshoot, understand how it works and then all six of them finished these smashing tote bags!! I loved thi
It’s Tuesday. I’m in the studio and doing what I usually do in a Tuesday in the studio. So I thought I would give you a little insight 👌 1. Setting the tables up for tonight’s Project class. Everyone gets at least one table to th
It is very likely that every time you come to the studio it will look a bit different. I have deliberately set it up to be really flexible depending on the class we are working on, even what project you are doing. It also really suits my schedule end
One of the things doing more teaching has made me want to do is learn even more. I don’t think I have had such a drive to try my hand at so many new things and really up skill myself in a LONG time. As well as doing some garment specific making
I have long resigned myself to the fact I just cannot take a mirror selfie and after some seriously questionable jumping around in front of the camera yesterday in the studio, I have to just accept the fact this also applies to prancing in front of t