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Click on the following for more detailed information and times of workshops and talks:
- Dressmakers Workshops
- Junior Stitch Club
- Customization Station
- Pattern Bar
- Programme of Sewing Talks
- Y20 Revolutionary Cross Stitch Experience
- Jane Greenoff’s Itch to Stitch Workshop
Sewing for Pleasure 2010 - Highlights of the show!
Sewing for Pleasure had all the latest ideas, designs and innovations in the world of sewing and textile arts, plus all the supplies you could possibly need for your own stitching projects.
Visitors could enjoy inspirational displays, advice from sewing experts, an interactive knitting project, Dressmakers Workshops, Pattern Bar, Junior Stitch Club, Itch to Stitch, Jane Greenoff's inspirational cross stich workshop, Media Hub with all the latest sewing magazines, plus an exciting Customization Station where visitors could pick up some really brilliant ideas to brighten up their wardrobes!
There was something for everyone who enjoys sewing or textile arts at this dynamic show! Read more about the individual features below.
Dressmakers Workshops
Alison Smith of 'Alison Victoria School of Sewing' held 30-minute sewing workshops showing how to create a more professional finish to garments. The workshops were designed for sewers who could already sew and were comfortable with a sewing machine, but wanted to learn a few tricks of the trade. The workshops were free, with places for a maximum of 10 people, on a first come, first served basis.
'The Duchess' Costumes
A superb capsule collection of stunning OSCAR and BAFTA winning costumes from the celebrated British film 'The Duchess' starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes The film traces the controversial life of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who shared strikingly tragic similarities to Diana, Princess of Wales. Although born two centuries apart, both women were Spencers, married to older, wealthy men. Like Diana, Georgiana suffered a complicated love life, but found consolation in the outpouring of public affection. Both charismatic women, they became celebrated fashion icons of their time, guaranteeing celebrity status.Click here for details of the Fashion Design competition in the theme of The Duchess! sponsored by Sew Hip Magazine. Page 1, Page 2
Above and Below the Waves
Above and Below the Waves, at the Learn to Knit stand, is Alison Murray's most ambitious knitting project to date and will raise money for the RNLI's Train One - Save Many campaign. When the project is completed, there will be a tunnel, representing under the sea, through which people can walk - and above the tunnel, there will be waves, lighthouse, lifeboat and the beach!
Media Hub
The teams from all your favourite Sewing Magazines were in our Media Hub, including Sewing World, Sew Today, Sew and Sew Hip.
Customization Station
"Why bin it when you can swap it or customize it?" Talented designers showed visitors how to be eco-friendly, and update their clothes with some stunning ideas, which were both fun and easy to achieve - in a truly 'GokWan' style!
Pattern Bar
Visitors could peruse all the latest pattern books and place orders for their chosen patterns and meet dressmaking expert Thelma Judge, who worked for many years as the Dressmaking Advisor for John Lewis's flagship store in London's Oxford Street. Thelma was on hand with advice on cutting-out and making-up garments, plus the latest dressmaking 'notions' and where to find them in the show.
Junior Stitch Club
Girls and Boys between 8-16, who had never had a chance to try out a sewing machine at home or school before could join in popular FREE workshops with experts on hand to show them the basics.
Sewing Experts
The show featured an impressive list of Sewing Experts, all of whom run their own sewing schools or workshops. These experts were on hand all throughout the show with their expert tips and advice for visitors:
Leicestershire based Michelle Pye runs a selection of dressmaking and tailoring courses up and down the country.
Gill Arnold offers inspirational training for beginners and professional dressmakers at her studio in Birmingham.
Sara Radford teaches informal workshops for dressmaking, boned bodices and period corset making at her Devon home, she also runs a regular weekly sewing surgery on Friday afternoons.
Janet Moville runs the 'Modern Approach Sewing Schoo' in Lancashire, teaching modern methods of dressmaking and tailoring to all ages and abilities.
Pen Harrison has a wealth of experience in soft furnishings and runs a thriving business in the West Midlands.
Jane Greenoff's Itch to Stitch Workshop
For all cross stitchers and counted thread enthusiasts, Jane Greenoff's 'Itch to Stitch' workshops were extremely popular. Jane showed visitors how to cut Hardanger, work hemstitch, how to embellish with perfect French knots and much more. She also showcased her Silverwood Sample completed at last - and gave problem-solving advice
All this and 2 other shows too!
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Your ticket to Sewing for Pleasure will give you free access to Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch and the Hobbycrafts show over the same time period and at the same venue.. |  |
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