Tag: clothes

SEPTEMBER IS AMERICA’S NATIONAL SEWING MONTH…

Sewing is fun

September is America’s National Sewing Month. A time (they say) to indulge your passion for sewing and is the perfect opportunity to introduce yourself to the craft if you’ve never tried it before.
But we can celebrate it just as much in the UK.

New and experienced enthusiasts can find free sewing projects and Guidelines for sewing, embroidery, craft and appliqué articles available on the Sewing & Craft Alliance (SCA) website at http://www.sewing.org.

The UK http://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/sewing-groups/ has lists of groups, workshops, how to guides and projects. Another excellent site is http://www.thesewingclub.co.uk/

So during September why not celebrate your passion, and the creative, therapeutic and calming effects of sewing.

National Sewing Month

FURNITURE PAINTING…

1950's

If you have some pieces of tired and unloved furniture but don’t want ot part with them, then spends a day learning how to update them instead.

Katie Bonas Painted Furniture Course will teach you how to pain, wax, distress, gild and crack your piece of furniture in her studio.

A day’s course including materials, lunch and refreshments is £95 – for more details go to http://www.katiebonas.com

PICTURE FRAMING AT HOME…

Vintage Clock

Once you have learnt how to frame your own picture you will probably end up being asked to do the same for all your friends and family.

The UK School of Framing can teach you professional framing techniques in just two days.

Courses are held across the country from Scotland to Exeter.

Go to their website for more details http://www.diyframing.com