WEEKLY CLASSES TO COPY & PASTE FROM:
5 week Sewing for Fun course
Starts Feb 2015
A mixed ability class where you bring your own projects and Jan will be on hand to teach you the techniques you need to complete them. Projects are your choice and can vary from cushions to bags to dressmaking to free machine embroidery and appliqué. Whether you are a complete beginner or have the skills but want some support or just want to come and sew with a group of likeminded people in a fun friendly environment? Then this workshop is for you.
Bring your own pattern(if applicable) & fabric/thread and work at your own pace creating your item. Jan will be on hand to guide you through, help you and remind you of the skills you have learnt as well as learn new ones depending on the project you make.
Sewing machines are provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Although there are limited sewing basics available for your use eg scissors/pins etc a basic sewing kit will be required
This course will provide learners, whether beginners or more experienced sewers, with expert tuition and guidance in a variety of techniques – the choice is yours!
Space may be limited if you want to make curtains/blinds so you may have to make samples to learn the techniques
5 week course: Monday Evenings 6.30pm - 9.30pm
22/2, 29/2, 7/3, 14/3, 21/3
18/4, 25/4, 9/5, 16/5, 23/5
6/6, 13/6, 20/6, 26/6, 4/7
£75 for each 5 week block payable in advance
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
Starts April & June 2015
4 & 5 week Sewing for Fun Courses
A mixed ability class where you bring your own projects and Jan will be on hand to teach you the techniques you need to complete them. Projects are your choice and can vary from cushions to bags to dressmaking to free machine embroidery and appliqué. Whether you are a complete beginner or have the skills but want some support or just want to come and sew with a group of likeminded people in a fun friendly environment? Then this workshop is for you.
Bring your own pattern(if applicable) & fabric/thread and work at your own pace creating your item. Jan will be on hand to guide you through, help you and remind you of the skills you have learnt as well as learn new ones depending on the project you make.
Sewing machines are provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Although there are limited sewing basics available for your use eg scissors/pins etc a basic sewing kit will be required
This course will provide learners, whether beginners or more experienced sewers, with expert tuition and guidance in a variety of techniques – the choice is yours!
Space may be limited if you want to make curtains/blinds so you may have to make samples to learn the techniques
4 week course:
Mon 20th April
Mon 27th April
Mon 12th May
Mon 19th May 6.30pm - 9.30pm Price: £60 (for all 4 weeks)
5 week course:
Mon 1st June
Mon 8th June
Mon 15th June
Mon 22nd June
Mon 29th June 6.30pm - 9.30pm Price: £75 (for all 5 weeks)
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
WORKSHOPS TO COPY & PASTE FROM:
March 8, 2015
Relief Printed Quilted Panels
Printing and Creative sewing Workshops presented by Jan Merryweather from Sunflower Design and Mary Hayes Fine Artist (www.maryhayes.co.uk)
Using a relief print, put your designs onto a patterned fabric and quilt and applique to producs a unique quilted panel
Sun 8th March 10.15am-4.15pm Price: £45
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
March 9, 2015
Beginners/Improvers
Dressmaking
Have you been on our beginner’s dressmaking course and want to do more? Or have the skills but want some support?
Then this workshop is for you. Bring your own pattern and learn how to use it to create your own item. This could be a skirt for you, a child’s piece of clothing or a bag. Anything you want to make following a pattern
All equipment provided you just need to provide your own pattern and fabric.
Mon 9th March 9.15am – 3.15pm Price: £40
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
March 22, 2015
Beginners Cushion Making
No skills or experience required! Ideal for anyone with little or no experience using a sewing machine or for someone who’s interested in a refresher course. We will cover basic skills and make samples then you get to make a simple zipped cushion to take home. Bring a ½ metre of fabric or you can buy on the day from Sunflower Design. Cushions Pads will be available to purchase on the day too.
Sun 22nd March 10.15am Price: £40
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
May 17, 2015
Beginners Dress Making
A six hour basic dressmaking workshop that will teach you simple & easy techniques of how to read a pattern, cut pattern pieces, make darts, insert a zip, and more. A simple sample skirt will be made in calico/cotton which is provided. All materials provided. Suitable for all abilities.
Sun 17th May 10am - 4pm Price: £45
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
May 24, 2015
Free Machine and Embroidery Skills
Want to know how to draw/doodle with a sewing machine? Learn how to free machine 
embroider, applique using bondaweb and much more. Make a decorated cushion cover using the skills learnt.
All materials provided but there will be opportunity to upgrade or purchase more
Sun 24th May 10am – 4pm Price: £45
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
May 26, 2015
Simple Tie Bag Holiday Workshop
A holiday class suitable for adults and children
Adults and children alike will love this simple lined tie bag. Once you know how to make it you can make it in any size. This class will be great for parents and their kids to enjoy together but equally great for friends to enjoy together too. Children 6 -8 yrs MUST be accompanied all day.
Please bring ½ mtr of cotton fabric for the main bag and ½ mtr of cotton for the lining. There will be some to buy on the day from Sunflower Design.
Tues 26th May 10am – 3pm Price: £30
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
June 6, 2015
Log Cabin Patchwork Cushion
Come along & begin to learn the precise art of patchwork. This log cabin technique is a great way to use up your scraps. You will learn how to use a rotary cutter & mat, piece squares together in formation, layer patchwork, wadding & lining & then quilt using the sewing machine. Making a simple cushion cover which would be a great gift.
NB: easy for beginners but some knowledge of using a sewing machine is required.
There will be plenty of scraps for your use but feel free to bring your own.
Wadding & main fabric will be chargeable on the day at £5.
Sat 6th June 10am – 4pm Price: £45
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
June 7, 2015
Wet & Dry Felt Making
Learn how to make felt and corsages using basic flat felt making with merino wool fibres and simple embellishment. Come along and learn a new skill – no experience necessary.
All equipment for felt making is provided* A limited selection of beads/buttons will be available for your use on the day but feel free to bring your own for embellishing your work.
We will also cover basic needle felting to show you how you can embellish/add details to your flat felt as well as make pictures/3D items
*You will need to bring your own bath towel & carrier bag. Fibres will be chargeable on the day
Sun 7th June 10am – 4pm Price: £45
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
June 21, 2015
Beginners Cushion Making
(with Applique)
No skills or experience required! Ideal for anyone with little or no experience using a sewing machine or for someone who’s interested in a refresher course. We will cover basic skills and make samples then you get to make a simple zipped cushion to take home. Bring a ½ metre of fabric or you can buy on the day from Sunflower Design. Cushions Pads will be available to purchase on the day too.
Sun 21st June 10am - 4pm Price: £45
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
June 27, 2015
Beginners Dress Making
A six hour basic dressmaking workshop that will teach you simple & easy techniques of how to read a pattern, cut pattern pieces, make darts, insert a zip, and more. A simple sample skirt will be made in calico/cotton which is provided. All materials provided. Suitable for all abilities.
Sat 27th June 10am - 4pm Price: £45
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
June 28, 2015
Sewing With Leather Workshop
Come & learn how to sew with leather. Using scraps of leather, make a foundation piece of crazy patchwork . This is an ideal way to start stitching and working with soft leather. As it does not fray the assembly of the patchwork is in a slightly different form to usual fabric crazy patchwork. A simple totate bag can be made once the crazy patchwork has been made
Leather is included in the price - Due to the supplier of our leather, colours are mostly browns, rusts & blacks. Feel free to bring any other colours of leather you have.
Sun 28th June 10am - 4pm Price: £45
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
July 5, 2015
Beginners/Improvers
Dressmaking
Have you been on our beginner’s dressmaking course and want to do more? Or have the skills but want some support?
Then this workshop is for you. Bring your own pattern and learn how to use it to create your own item. This could be a skirt for you, a child’s piece of clothing or a bag. Anything you want to make following a pattern
All equipment provided you just need to provide your own pattern and fabric.
Sun 5th July 10am – 4pm Price: £40
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
July 12, 2015
Water-Soluble Fabric &
Confetti Applique
Come & learn confetti applique where you use chopped up fabrics & threads to make a unique textured piece of fabric that can then be cut up and appliqued plus we will show you the great technique of using watersoluble fabric with free machine skills, to make beautiful lace and flowers.
Scraps of fabric will be provided free of charge, water-soluble and Bondaweb chargeable on the day £4.
Sun 12th July 10am – 4pm Price: £45
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
Aug 7, 2015
Denim Jeans Bag Holiday Workshop
A holiday class suitable for adults and children
Fabulous upcycling - Bring a pair of jeans and turn them into a unique bag! Adults and children alike will love this simple upcycled bag. This class will be great for parents and their kids to enjoy together but equally great for friends to enjoy together too.
Children 6 -8 yrs MUST be accompanied all day.
You will also need ½ m of fabric for the lining but there will be some to buy from Sunflower Design on the day
Fri 7th August 10am – 3pm Price: £30
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
Aug 14, 2015
Notice Board/Coat Hanger Organiser
Holiday Workshop
A holiday class suitable for adults and children
Adults and children alike will love this class. Getting organised! A simple fabric noticeboard &/or a coat hanger organiser. This class will be great for parents and their kids to enjoy together but equally great for friends to enjoy together too.
Children 6 -8 yrs MUST be accompanied all day.
Fabrics and materials will be chargeable on the day £ 5 for the organiser & £3 for the coat hanger organiser. Kit list will be issued prior to the class so you can bring your own if you wish.
Fri 14th August 10am – 3pm Price: £30
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
May 24, 2015
Hoop Brooch With Sarah Sewell
In this 2 hour workshop with Sarah Sewell of Wildgoose Designs you will design and make your
own mini embroidery hoop brooch. There will be a variety of fabrics for you to choose from and you will be able to embellish your brooch using applique, free-machine embroidery, hand embroidery or by adding buttons/beads etc. All materials/equipment are provided (there is a small fee of £3.50 to cover this).
Early booking discount applies – receive a £5 discount when booking at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop.
Thurs 11th June 10am – 12pm Price:£25
Wed 1st July 6pm - 8pm Price £25
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
20 Aug 2015
Sock Monsters 
with Jan Merryweather from Sunflower Design
At Locally Produced For You
Thurs 20th Aug 2015 1pm - 2.30pm
£15 per person
Come & create your own sock monster
Turn your funky coloured socks into a stuffed cute critter to keep you company!
All Materials included but you are welcome to bring your own funky socks!
27 Aug 2015
Felt Kitty Cat Purse
with Jan Merryweather from Sunflower Design 
Thurs 27th Aug 1pm – 2.30pm
£15 + kit fee
All ages who love cats will love this cute little purse – perfect for coins or add a length of ribbon for a cute shoulder bag! Overstitch and running stitch are simple hand stitches you will use to create this cute purse.
Kit fee payable to tutor on the day - £3.
Oct 18, 2015
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Learn all the techniques required to make roman blinds. The day will involve making one roman blind on a scaled down sample*. Learn how to calculate quantity of fabric, considerations for pattern matching, different ways of sewing blinds, & different mechanisms etc.
All lining, tape, rods & cord supplied, all you need to bring is ½-1m fabric.
*Due to the limitations of space a small sample is made teaching you the skills you need. Feel free to bring your measurements & we can work out your requirements ready for you to make at home!
Sat 24 Oct 10am - 4pm £50
Please contact Jan 0780 054 6428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
15 Nov 2015
Beginners Sewing –
Bring Your Own Project
Have you been on our beginner’s dressmaking course and want to do more? Or have the skills but want some support? Want to work on your own project but need some support/guidance?
Then this workshop is for you. Bring your own pattern and learn how to use it to create your own item. This could be a skirt for you, a child’s piece of clothing or a bag. Anything you want to make following a pattern
All equipment provided you just need to provide your own pattern and fabric.
Sun 15/11, Wed 2/12 10am – 4pm £40
Please call Jan 07800 546428 or email info@sunflowerdesign.co.uk
