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.

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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.

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Come for a relaxed creative afternoon workshop learning how to repair your damaged knitwear with visible darning, using British hand dyed yarns.

Does your favourite cardigan or jumper have a hole is it unravelling? Well, darning can fix that damage in a beautiful and sensitive way.

This workshop is taught by Megan Wigley a NTU fashion technical lecturer at The Ethical Atelier, a sustainable fashion pop-up day in Nottingham, Cleaver and Wake. Once you book your space on to the darning workshop Abigail will also book you a gifted ticket to the Ethical Atelier.

During this afternoon workshop Megan will guide you through thestep-by-stepp process of how to darn damaged knitwear using some wonderful tools and yarns.

All materials are provided for your workshop. Students can keep their hand dyed bobbin yarn and needle to take home and after the workshop students are welcome to purchase the hand made Derbyshire wooden darning mushrooms used through out the workshop.

Please note catering is not part of this workshop but there is a wonderful bistro bar on the ground floor of our venue.

• £30

• Booking is required to reserve your place as spaces are limited

“I took part in one of Abigail's online embroidery classes over Zoom as a completely embroider beginner. I received a wonderful pack of materials, including a really lovely reusable embroidery hoop. The class was in a small group, so everything was personalised to our skill levels and Abigail was able to check in on us and talk through our design choices.

I learned several different stitches and techniques, and made my own embroidery that I'm so proud of! It was a lovely evening at a relaxed pace.

Thank you Abigail!”

R Williams Derby

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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.

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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.

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Come for a wonderful festive workshop learning how to create your own beautiful wreath using locally produced foliage in abigail’s CREATIVE home studio, allestree.

There will be a delicious home-baked festive treats, mulled wine and AF festive alternative.

All materials and equipment are provided and listed below.

Not sure if you are ‘creative enough’ to make a wreath!? Do not worry!! With this being an intimate workshop with a maximum of 6 students per booking so you will get lots of guidance from Abigail who will talk you through each step so you leave with a wreath you are proud of.

The workshop like all of Abigail’s events is run as sustainably as possible; free from plastic, locally foraged foliage, and naturally fibered ribbons.

• £48

• Booking is required to reserve your place as spaces are limited

IF YOU BOOK A FULL WORKSHOP OF 6 TICKETS YOU WILL RECIEVE A COMPLEMENTARY BOTTLE OF PROSECCO- Please message Abigail directly after booking if you wish to utilise this offer as Abigail cant add it to the website payment.

Abigail has over 80 5* reviews on Facebook and google and you can read them here 

Take me back to:
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Come for a wonderful festive workshop learning how to create your own beautiful wreath using locally produced foliage in abigail’s CREATIVE home studio, allestree.

There will be a delicious home-baked festive treats, mulled wine and AF festive alternative.

All materials and equipment are provided and listed below.

Not sure if you are ‘creative enough’ to make a wreath!? Do not worry!! With this being an intimate workshop with a maximum of 6 students per booking so you will get lots of guidance from Abigail who will talk you through each step so you leave with a wreath you are proud of.

The workshop like all of Abigail’s events is run as sustainably as possible; free from plastic, locally foraged foliage, and naturally fibered ribbons.

• £48

• Booking is required to reserve your place as spaces are limited

IF YOU BOOK A FULL WORKSHOP OF 6 TICKETS YOU WILL RECIEVE A COMPLEMENTARY BOTTLE OF PROSECCO- Please message Abigail directly after booking if you wish to utilise this offer as Abigail cant add it to the website payment.

Abigail has over 80 5* reviews on Facebook and google and you can read them here 

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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.

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Hosted in partnership with the Ethical Consumer magazine conferenc.

Are you a business looking to make a difference but not sure how?

Join this session to learn from pioneering SMBs transforming lives through their ethical supply chain and recruitment. The event is hybrid streamed on Linkedin and IRL at an eco sportswear factory in Derby. Booking is essential and spaces are limited.

The session will be a series of interviews, a tour of the host’s factory and a sampling of some of the delicious ethically manufactured products we will be hearing about. And space for listeners to ask questions and gain practical advice on the realities of recruiting and training individuals from marginalised communities.

Please note we will have a soft finish at 2:30 pm for those on the school run dash but anyone with more time is welcome to stay and chat with the speakers until 3pm.

It doesn’t matter how big or small your business is anyone curious is welcome.

• Some of the seminar discussions will be live streamed on Abigail’s Instagram which you are welcome to interact with questions by commenting on the stream.

• $16pp for IRL pp

meet the interviewees

Lesley So- Owner and founder of award-winning so good Kombucha drink. Lesley has successfully created a drinks manufacturing business that trains and recruits adult refugees. Her source list also has impressive sustainable credentials.

Sally Murray- Owner and founder of Just-Ice Ethical Ice-cream. A pioneering business transforming the lives of survivors of human trafficking and modern-day slavery through route to employment in their ice cream manufacturing chain.

Caroline Budd & Craig Woodward- Directors of De Ronde sustainable sportwear manufacturer in Derby, a living wage factory employer focused on supporting brands to create eco sportswear fashion.

Micheal Gladwell- Upbeat Clean is an award-winning commercial cleaning company based in Derby. It was started by a local charity to combine excellent cleaning with life-changing employment. Partnering with over 25 organisations across Derby to provide an excellent cleaning service while also changing lives.

Meet your event organiser - abigail wastie

Abigail Wastie- Derby-based sustainable fashion activist and tutor, has worked in the fashion industry for over ten years and now runs sustainable fashion courses in Derby and nationally. Abigail has organised this event with the Ethical Consumer Magazine because she believes supply chains have the power to change lives for the better and that it is not as elusive to achieve as the media can portray. This is why Abigail is keeping the learning format for this event as friendly and accessible as possible.

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Come for a fun creative workshop learning how to create your own handmade clay bowl with ceramicist ellie Thompson.

This workshop is taking place at Derby’s Ethical Christmas market which is located in The Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road.

This workshop will be taught by the Derbyshire ceramicist Ellie Thomson. Ellie will talk you through the step-by-step process to create your own beautiful handmade bowl.

Once your bowl is complete you can choose which colour glaze you would like Ellie to apply. Ellie will take your piece home to glaze and fire and then will post it to your given postal address. All of this and the materials are included in the ticket price.

All materials are provided and listed below.

Not sure if you are ‘creative enough’ to make a bowl!? Do not worry!! A finger bowl is one of the most simplistic and therefore most therapeutic art forms. Ellie will be on hand to guide you so that you create a bowl that you are proud of.

• £35

• Booking is required to reserve your place as spaces are limited

Please note this workshop does include drinks and refreshments but there are plenty of yummy food and drink vendors to try at the market.

Abigail has over 80 5* reviews on Facebook and google and you can read them here 

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Ethical shopping made easy. With our carefully curated stalls showcasing some incredible Derbyshire businesses that are pushing the boundaries of ethics and sustainability within their business…scroll down to see all the wonderful gifts you can purchase.

• Delicious ethical food and drink from; AF mulled wine, healthy Kombucha, ethically produced coffee, ve vegan bakes, vegan junk hot food, chilli kitchen and ethical Just-Ice Cream.

• Tickets can be purchased at the door £2pp for adults, cash/card/contactless is fine. Kids are free and supervised dogs most welcome. Please help us by RSVP on the FB page here so we have a rough idea of attendance.

• Please note this year we are in the new location of Derby’s Chocolate factory (home to Bustler near the rail station) public parking is available two minutes from the site at NCP car park on Liversage Street, DE1 2LD.

• This year we are running workshops and panel q&a’s to unpack more on ‘what is ethical shopping’ and ‘does ethical shopping make a difference?’ more on this below.

meet the panelists

Abigail Wastie- Derby-based sustainable fashion activist and tutor, has worked in the fashion industry for over ten years and now runs sustainable fashion courses in Derby and nationally. Abigail is part of the core team organising this market as she is passionate about promoting quality ethical brands and making them more accessible to the Derby customer.

Sophie Benson - fashion journalist Sophie Benson’s publications include Dazed and Vogue, and her recently published book Sustainable Wardrobe equips her audience with all the knowledge and practical skills they need to curate a more considered wardrobe and fight for a fairer fashion industry. A background in human rights activism.

Sally Murray- Owner and founder of Just-Ice Ethical Ice-cream. A pioneering business transforming the lives of survivors of human trafficking and modern-day slavery through route to employment in their ice cream manufacturing chain.

Charlotte Instone- a social entrepreneur and founder of The Known the Origin, a sustainable brand that prioritises 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.

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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.

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Hosted in partnership with sustainable fashion week community programme at the quad in derby.

Join us for a special screening of the award winning film The Nettle Dress.

TEXTILE ARTIST ALLAN BROWN SPENDS SEVEN YEARS MAKING A DRESS BY HAND JUST FROM THE FIBRE OF LOCALLY FORAGED STINGING NETTLES.

A MODERN-DAY FAIRYTALE AND HYMN TO THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE THROUGH THE JOURNEY OF BEREAVEMENT.

AFTER THE SCREENING WIL FOLLOW A PANEL Q&A WHERE YOU CAN UNPACK THE FILM WITH TEXTILE INDUSTRY EXPERTS.

"THIS IS AN EXQUISITE FILM. EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL AND HELPFUL FOR ANYONE SUFFERING LOSS OR GRIEF. AN INSPIRATION." SIR MARK RYLANCE

meet YOUR PANEL

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Learn the skills to make your own beautiful tapestry. Enjoy the pleasures of this ancient meditative craft in a small relaxed group environment.

Come and enjoy a creative afternoon, learning new skills whilst tucking into some delicious homemade cake and drinks.

• £90pp (all materials provided, including tapestry frame, tools, yarns and refreshments )

• Booking required

Additional info

During the workshop you will receive an introduction to tapestry tools, frames and the warping processes. Different tapestry weaving techniques will be demonstrated including rya knotting, free weaving and soumak weaving.

You will be able to choose your own colours and textures from a selection of high quality woollen yarns to create your tapestry design.

Abigail will guide you through the process of translating your design onto the pre-warped frame.

Come and enjoy a special afternoon, learning new skills in a friendly, homely environment over homemade cake and drinks.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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