Archive for the ‘Sewing Fun’ Category
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Sewing Workshop with Maria Tapper
Want to learn a new craft or just brush up? This one-day workshop will help you reinvent yourself and your wardrobe : improve skills with commercial patterns, cloning garments, alterations, upcycling or making patterns. Sewing machines supplied or bring your own if you prefer. Classes limited to 6-8 students.
For more information and to book: mariakarintapper@gmail.com or 087 769 0873
Tags: class, commercial patterns, craft, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, Maria Tapper, pattern making, Patterns, sewing class, sewing machine, upcycling, workshop, workshops
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
Patchwork quilting on Tuesday at 6.30 with Leda
Sewing all day Wednesday with Theresa, 10.30, 2.30 and 6.30
Knitting and crochet with Bairbre and Heidi on Thursday evening @ 6.30 ……..
Wet Felting with Misha on Friday morning at 10.30
Colour theory / application workshop on Saturday with Andrew from 11am to 4pm
To enrol tel Rosemary on 087 996 7197
Tags: class, Colour wheel, colour workshop, craft, crochet, Dublin, Fabel sock wool, felt, felted, felting, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, handspun, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, online shop, wet felting, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Thursday, September 20th, 2012

Owl made by student of The Sewing Room
This owl is about 1 ft high. Love it!
Tags: Buttons, class, Cotton, craft, Dublin, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, handmade toy, online shop, Owl, Patterns, pins, sewing, workshop, workshops
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Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

Sewing class
Time to think of your Autumn wardrobe………… Why not join us for some creative sewing classes at The Sewing Room (over The Constant Knitter) on Wednesday mornings, afternoons and evenings and some Saturdays
Venue : The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Dates: Every Wednesday and some Saturdays
Times: 10.30 to 12.30; 2.00 to 4.00 and 6.30 to 8.30
Cost: €165 for a set of 6 classes
To enrol please contact Theresa at 085 726 0462 or info@thesewingroom.ie
Tags: dressmaking, Dublin, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, pattern cutting, Patterns, pins, sewing, sewing machine, threads, workshop
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Friday, August 31st, 2012

Patchwork / Quilting Class
Patchwork / Quilting classes starting next Tuesday at 11am to 1pm and again at 6.30 to 8.30 pm. Learn the traditional craft of patchwork quilting and create original designs, upcycle old favourites by transforming unwanted fabric items into family heirlooms.
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 11am and 6.30pm
To enrol, contact Leda de Forge on 087 927 2689 or ledadeforge@gmail.com, or
Rosemary Murphy on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie
Tags: blocks, class, Cotton, craft, Dublin, fabric, fat quarters, Francis St, handcraft, HandmAid, needles, patches, patchwork, piecing, pins, quilt, sew, sewing machine, The Constant Knitter, workshop, yarn
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

Essex Miniature Sewing Machine
The next Dublin Sewing meet up is Friday 20th July at 5pm.
Something old, something new…upcycling your old and unwanted clothes into something chic! Bring a clothing item from your wardrobe or a charity shop purchase that needs a refreshing new look or upcycling.
Meet and mingle with the sewistas to get advice & ideas on how to change the look of your garment, then get started on your project.
We welcome any bits and bobs from your haberdashery stash for our treasure trove of embellishing items for this meet up.
Other items to bring along with you:
scissors
seam ripper
thread
measuring tape
straight pins
http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/sew-irish/2051745/26-50#46
Tags: Dublin, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, Knitter, knitting, online shop, sew, sewing, sewing classes, sewing machine, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Sunday, July 15th, 2012

Essex miniature sewing machine
I found this dotey Essex miniature sewing machine in Martin Fennelly’s Antique shop across the road from us during the week. It has the original case and the manual. You can see the keys in the foreground to get an idea of the size. It works!
Tags: antiques, Dublin, Francis St, knit, online shop, sewing machine, The Constant Knitter, workshop, workshops
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

Sew Irish Group on Ravelry
This is being organised by Sew Irish on Ravelry
The summer Sew In will be on Friday 20th July from 5pm
Venue: The Constant Knitter’s Studio, 88 Francis Street
Something old, something new…upcycling your old and unwanted clothes into something chic! Bring a clothing item from your wardrobe or a charity shop purchase that needs a refreshing new look or upcycling.
Meet and mingle with the sewistas to get advice & ideas on how to change the look of your garment, then get started on your project.
We welcome any bits and bobs from your haberdashery stash for our treasure trove of embellishing items for this meet up.
Other items to bring along with you:
scissors
seam ripper
thread
measuring tape
straight pins
Tags: Dublin, fabric, fabrics, haberdashery, knitting classes, online shop, sew, sewing, sewing classes, threads, workshops
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