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

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

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!

• £25pp

• 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.

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

Have you got clothes in your wardrobe that don’t quite fit or that need a patch repair? …bring them to this workshop and learn how to alter or repair them yourself! Megan will guide you through the alterations process step by step.

Scroll down to see what alterations are suitable and if in doubt email Abigail here.

We will supply threads, patches needles irons and sewing machines, you just need to bring a garment.

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!

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• £25pp

• 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.

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

The Ethical Atelier- sustainable fashion, making ethical shopping and learning simple for you.

- 20+ carefully curated Ethical fashion brands you can shop

- Hands-on workshops; Sashiko mending and Alterations and patch repair workshop. (separate booking essential)

- Shop #preloved and vintage

- Q&A sessions with industry experts discussing sustainable and ethical fashion

- A pop up alterations service

Tickets are £4pp for pre-booked tickets using button below, or £6pp on the day. Kids go free and students are £3 but pre-booking is essential to receive discounted ticket price.

Meet our panelists

Richard Spencer- Chairman of British Wool Central Region Committee representing 17 counties. Passionate about UK and Derbyshire sheeps wool being fully utilised in the fashion industry. he also appeared on BBC series Victorian Farm. 

Charlotte Instone- a social entrepreneur and founder of The Known the Origin, a sustainable brand that priortises ethical and transparent practices. She scaled the business to a 7 figures and worked with Fairtrade producers and was listed as Forbes 30 under 30.

Lelsey Gladwell- Founder and CEO of Rebuild- Derbyshire charity that works directly with victims and survivors of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery empowering them to rebuild their futures after exploitation.

Richard Maven- owner of James Tailoring 1 stop shop for sustainable sewing haberdashery.Using innovative natural materials to replace popular plastic supplies in fashion. 

Harriet Haiynes Young- Knitwear designer and Technical Developer currently working at Derbyshire brand Sunspel but has worked across sectors of the industry for licensers on behlaf of key names on the high street; Topshop, Monsoon and Primark. 

Erica Horne-Owner and Ceo of CAD for Fashion, a ecperienced designer worked with both hight street and independants Erica now teaches CAD courses in pioneering 3D technology.

Emma Atherton- Owner of NW british brand Erosa, a size inclusive diverse fashion brand. Emma has developed a range that disregards the conventional western sizing system and has created a size flexible colllection to embrace a diverse range of body shapes.

Abigail Wastie- Organiser of The Ethical Atelier, passionate sustainable textile activist with industry experience in Luxury and Ethical fashion brands now teaching sustainable sewing courses in Derby. 

Helpful info:

No parking on site, if use the Assembly rooms car park you can get your parking ticket discounted to £2.70 by the museum staff. Info here.

There is Disabled access, toilets and some disabled parking on site.

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

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