Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

1:2:1 Tuition perfect someone wanting to speed up and deepen their understanding of pattern drafting and garment construction.

Come to Abigails studio for dedicated tuition time and full acess to all Abigails studio equipment.

All skill levels welcome including beginners.

Feel free to email Abigail before hand to discuss which project to bring. Students bring their own projects. If helpful students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £40p/hr £120 for 3 hours

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

During this workshop you will be shown how to repair your clothing through Sashiko repair.  

Sashiko is a Japanese form of repair and translates directly as little stabs.

Fabric scraps, threads and equipment will be provided at the workshop to practice the technique or we invite you to bring a cherished garment that needs repairing. 

This workshop is suitable for both complete beginners and those with some hand-sewing experience.

This workshop will be taught by Megan, Megan is a textile teacher at Nottingham Trent University and her and Abigail use to work together at Paul Smith in the technical team!

• £30pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners no experience is necessary just a bit of patience and humour!

There is a maximum of six students per class.

Please show your Sashiko confirmation booking email to the ticket person to enable free entry to the Ethical Atelier 02.03.24.

Parking and ACCESSIBILITY

The venue, Cleaver and Wake is access friendly with a lift and ramp available upon request- please email Abigail if we can do any thing extra to help your visit!

Unfortunately only assistance dogs allowed.

Free parking is available at the neighbouring Virgin gym, please note this is limited to 3 hour stay ONLY. If you stay over 3 hours you are liable to be fined by Virgin active gym car park.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS

Refunds are not available.

If you cannot attend your class you are welcome to re-sell your space to a friend. Please just let Abigail know in advance.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

1:2:1 Tuition perfect someone wanting to speed up and deepen their understanding of pattern drafting and garment construction.

Come to Abigails studio for dedicated tuition time and full acess to all Abigails studio equipment.

All skill levels welcome including beginners.

Feel free to email Abigail before hand to discuss which project to bring. Students bring their own projects. If helpful students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £40p/hr

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

1:2:1 Tuition perfect someone wanting to speed up and deepen their understanding of pattern drafting and garment construction.

Come to Abigails studio for dedicated tuition time and full acess to all Abigails studio equipment.

All skill levels welcome including beginners.

Feel free to email Abigail before hand to discuss which project to bring. Students bring their own projects. If helpful students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £40p/hr

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

1:2:1 Tuition perfect someone wanting to speed up and deepen their understanding of pattern drafting and garment construction.

Come to Abigails studio for dedicated tuition time and full acess to all Abigails studio equipment.

All skill levels welcome including beginners.

Feel free to email Abigail before hand to discuss which project to bring. Students bring their own projects. If helpful students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £40p/hr

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Learn the skills to make the beautiful Gingham Dress (with pockets!)

During this workshop you a bespoke gathered dress that is personalised to your measurements.

The workshop takes place over Saturday and Sunday in the stunning venue Derby’s Museum of Making.

Abigail will guide you through the simple construction, sewing and fitting methods so that you leave the workshop with a beautiful hand made garment.

Further details below

• £160pp (all materials provided and all specialist equipment provided)

• Booking required

• Booking via Derby Art Galleries page

Additional information

Abigail always sources fabrics for workshops with; style, sustainability and comfort in mind.

Abigail will order the black small gingham fabric in the image shown, but if out of stock she will contact all the students to offer similar alternatives. If you would like a different color that’s absolutely fine there are other colours available Abigail will send you the options.

This workshop is suitable for intermediate sewers or developing beginners. Such as students who have attended Abigail’s Beginners dressmaking course.

There is a maximum of six students per class.

Workshop end times may vary slightly on the day depending on the pace of sewing.

Refunds are not available, if you are not available to attend your welcome to privately resell your ticket.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Learn the skills to make the beautiful Gingham Dress (with pockets!)

During this workshop you a bespoke gathered dress that is personalised to your measurements.

The workshop takes place over Saturday and Sunday in the stunning venue Derby’s Museum of Making.

Abigail will guide you through the simple construction, sewing and fitting methods so that you leave the workshop with a beautiful hand made garment.

Further details below

• £160pp (all materials provided and all specialist equipment provided)

• Booking required

• Booking via Derby Art Galleries page

Additional information

Abigail always sources fabrics for workshops with; style, sustainability and comfort in mind.

Abigail will order the black small gingham fabric in the image shown, but if out of stock she will contact all the students to offer similar alternatives. If you would like a different color that’s absolutely fine there are other colours available Abigail will send you the options.

This workshop is suitable for intermediate sewers or developing beginners. Such as students who have attended Abigail’s Beginners dressmaking course.

There is a maximum of six students per class.

Workshop end times may vary slightly on the day depending on the pace of sewing.

Refunds are not available, if you are not available to attend your welcome to privately resell your ticket.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

1:2:1 Tuition perfect someone wanting to speed up and deepen their understanding of pattern drafting and garment construction.

Come to Abigails studio for dedicated tuition time and full acess to all Abigails studio equipment.

All skill levels welcome including beginners.

Feel free to email Abigail before hand to discuss which project to bring. Students bring their own projects. If helpful students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £40p/hr

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

This course is fully booked if you would like to hear about Abigails future courses please click here.

Learn the skills throughout this six week course to make your own bespoke pair of denim jeans!

During this six week course, Abigail will take you through step by step process of creating a great-fitting pair of jeans.

Session 1- take measurements, trace, draft and amend your first jeans pattern

Session 2- cut out an organic cotton toile o your first jeans pattern and construct

Session 3- continue sewing and fit and fit your toile, make any necessary amendments to the pattern

session 4- cut your denim using 2nd draft pattern

Session 5- sew your denim

session 6- sew and complete your jeans!

Materials and trims of the highest quality will be used.

The six week course will be taking place on designated Mondays evenings at Abigail’s home studio in Allestree, Derby.

• £240pp

• Booking required

This workshop is suitable for students who have previously attended one of Abigail’s sewing courses or have previous experience sewing as fitting trousers and sewing denim takes some experience. If unsure if this course is suitable please contact Abigail.

There is a maximum of 4 students per class.

Workshop end times may vary slightly on the day depending on the pace of sewing.

Refunds are not available. Please only book if you are committed to the course.

This is a guniea pig course s Abigail has estimated the workshop times, if the course runs over 6 weeks the 7th session would be at no extra cost to students.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Like fight club but sewing…

Loving this sewing club so far! We have seen such a variety of projects its been so creative and fun.

A pay as you go sewing club. Bring whichever project you wish to work on and come and use Abigail’s studio and equipment including over lockers and Abigail will offer technical support and tuition on your project alongside tea and biscuits.

All skill levels welcome including beginners!

Students bring there own materials and threads (except overlocking threads that students are welcome to use what’s on the machine). Students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £25pp

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

There is a maximum of four students per class.

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

1:2:1 Tuition perfect someone wanting to speed up and deepen their understanding of pattern drafting and garment construction.

Come to Abigails studio for dedicated tuition time and full acess to all Abigails studio equipment.

All skill levels welcome including beginners.

Feel free to email Abigail before hand to discuss which project to bring. Students bring their own projects. If helpful students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £40p/hr

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

This course is fully booked if you would like to hear about Abigails future courses please click here.

Learn the skills throughout this six week course to make your own bespoke pair of denim jeans!

During this six week course, Abigail will take you through step by step process of creating a great-fitting pair of jeans.

Session 1- take measurements, trace, draft and amend your first jeans pattern

Session 2- cut out an organic cotton toile o your first jeans pattern and construct

Session 3- continue sewing and fit and fit your toile, make any necessary amendments to the pattern

session 4- cut your denim using 2nd draft pattern

Session 5- sew your denim

session 6- sew and complete your jeans!

Materials and trims of the highest quality will be used.

The six week course will be taking place on designated Mondays evenings at Abigail’s home studio in Allestree, Derby.

• £240pp

• Booking required

This workshop is suitable for students who have previously attended one of Abigail’s sewing courses or have previous experience sewing as fitting trousers and sewing denim takes some experience. If unsure if this course is suitable please contact Abigail.

There is a maximum of 4 students per class.

Workshop end times may vary slightly on the day depending on the pace of sewing.

Refunds are not available. Please only book if you are committed to the course.

This is a guniea pig course s Abigail has estimated the workshop times, if the course runs over 6 weeks the 7th session would be at no extra cost to students.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

1:2:1 Tuition perfect someone wanting to speed up and deepen their understanding of pattern drafting and garment construction.

Come to Abigails studio for dedicated tuition time and full acess to all Abigails studio equipment.

All skill levels welcome including beginners.

Feel free to email Abigail before hand to discuss which project to bring. Students bring their own projects. If helpful students are welcome to shop Abigail’s organic cotton fabrics and trims which are available here or in person at the class.

• £40p/hr

• Booking required to reserve your place

Additional information

Refunds are not available. If you cannot attend your class your welcome to re-sell your space to a friend.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing

Learn the skills throughout this six week course to make your own bespoke pair of denim jeans!

During this six week course, Abigail will take you through step by step process of creating a great-fitting pair of jeans.

Session 1- take measurements, trace, draft and amend your first jeans pattern

Session 2- cut out an organic cotton toile o your first jeans pattern and construct

Session 3- continue sewing and fit and fit your toile, make any necessary amendments to the pattern

session 4- cut your denim using 2nd draft pattern

Session 5- sew your denim

session 6- sew and complete your jeans!

Materials and trims of the highest quality will be used.

The six week course will be taking place on designated Mondays evenings at Abigail’s home studio in Allestree, Derby.

• £240pp

• Booking required

This workshop is suitable for students who have previously attended one of Abigail’s sewing courses or have previous experience sewing as fitting trousers and sewing denim takes some experience. If unsure if this course is suitable please contact Abigail.

There is a maximum of 4 students per class.

Workshop end times may vary slightly on the day depending on the pace of sewing.

Refunds are not available. Please only book if you are committed to the course.

This is a guniea pig course s Abigail has estimated the workshop times, if the course runs over 6 weeks the 7th session would be at no extra cost to students.

Take me back to:
all events weaving sewing