Stitch & Bitch
Every Thursday night 7.00pm - 9.00pm
£30 for a 6 week block
Very popular sewing class, all levels of ability are catered for. Abi has many years experience
in fashion design, pattern cutting, textiles and can help with all aspects of your project.
This is a great social event and pupils are welcome to renew their subscription after the initial
6 week block if spaces are available.
Knit & Natter
3rd Saturday of each month, 10.00am - 12.00pm
£1
Our resident knitting group meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month. New faces and
beginners are always welcome. If you have always wanted to learn to knit or just want to do
some social knitting please do pop along to the Studio.
Your Machine Doesn’t Have It In For You - Beginners Class
Wednesday evenings, 4 sessions, February 22nd, 29th, March 7th, 14th 7.00pm - 9.00pm
£38
This popular class is guaranteed to turn into a keen and enthusiastic seamstress!
We start right at the beginning with winding a bobbin and sewing in a straight line.
We will also cover:
• basic problem solving
• making a basic pattern for a shopper
• gathers and drapes
• hems
There will also be an opportunity at the end to ask questions about your own projects. If you
would like to work on your own machine please bring it to the sessions.
Bright Ideas - Developing Sketchbook Techniques
2 sessions Saturday 3rd, 10th March, 10.00 am - 3.00pm
£60 for both sessions
So many people get put off drawing or designing because they think they’ve got ‘no ideas’.
These workshops are designed to help ideas develop and are concerned with exploring
techniques and playing with various materials. You do not have to be Leonardo Da Vinci.
You will be encouraged to layer papers, colour, fabric and be spontaneous with your mark
making to produce bright colourful pages. You will leave with an inspirational sketchbook
which can be used to develop your work further or just enjoy.
Please bring a sketchbook in your preferred size.
Pattern Construction - Design A Skirt
Tuesday evenings, 6 sessions, March 13th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 17th
£55
These classes will give you the opportunity to design and make your own skirt. We will look at
a variety of styles; discuss function and getting a good fit.
You will be shown how to;
• measure and draft a pattern
• adjust to fit
• construct a ‘toile’ (calico shell)
• insert a zip
In order to get the most from these classes you must have a basic grasp of maths and be able
to sew independently. You will be given a materials list on the 1st week.
Bright Woven Threads & Brass Cuff
Saturday March 17th, 10.00am - 3.00pm
£25
You will be shown how to construct a basic weaving frame to work on. We will spend ages
selecting gorgeous threads, fabric scraps, wools and weave them together. Embellish with
buttons and beads. Finally, you will be shown how to impress words onto brass discs which can
be stitched onto your cuff to make a truly unique textured piece. This really is a satisfying and
relaxing workshop.
Producing Samples and Making Marks
2 sessions, Saturday 31st March, 14th April, 10.00am - 3.00pm
£60 for both sessions
These sessions offer a slightly more in depth exploration of creative textile techniques on cloth
samples. Give yourself time to have fun and get those brain juices flowing! There will be a
brief discussion on artists whose work references these techniques as well as an opportunity to
try them yourself.
Time allowing we will explore;
• free motion embroidery
• making blocks and mono printing
• Japanese fish printing
• silk pleating and painting
This class is suitable for students at A level. You will leave with an inspiring collection of
samples suitable for wall art, gifts or to be developed into clothing.
Machine Patchwork
Saturday 21st April 10.00am - 3.00pm
£25
The beauty of this is that machine patchwork grows quickly and looks divine. You will spend
hours rummaging around looking for the perfect scrap of fabric! Then we will teach you how
to piece together these fabric scraps using a variety of methods. With your new found skills
you can make a wealth of gifts for your home and your friends.
Every Thursday night 7.00pm -
Very popular sewing class, all levels of ability are catered for. Abi has many years experience
in fashion design, pattern cutting, textiles and can help with all aspects of your project.
This is a great social event and pupils are welcome to renew their subscription after the initial
6 week block if spaces are available.
Knit & Natter
3rd Saturday of each month, 10.00am -
Our resident knitting group meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month. New faces and
beginners are always welcome. If you have always wanted to learn to knit or just want to do
some social knitting please do pop along to the Studio.
Your Machine Doesn’t Have It In For You -
This popular class is guaranteed to turn into a keen and enthusiastic seamstress!
We start right at the beginning with winding a bobbin and sewing in a straight line.
We will also cover:
• basic problem solving
• making a basic pattern for a shopper
• gathers and drapes
• hems
There will also be an opportunity at the end to ask questions about your own projects. If you
would like to work on your own machine please bring it to the sessions.
Bright Ideas -
So many people get put off drawing or designing because they think they’ve got ‘no ideas’.
These workshops are designed to help ideas develop and are concerned with exploring
techniques and playing with various materials. You do not have to be Leonardo Da Vinci.
You will be encouraged to layer papers, colour, fabric and be spontaneous with your mark
making to produce bright colourful pages. You will leave with an inspirational sketchbook
which can be used to develop your work further or just enjoy.
Please bring a sketchbook in your preferred size.
Pattern Construction -
£55
These classes will give you the opportunity to design and make your own skirt. We will look at
a variety of styles; discuss function and getting a good fit.
You will be shown how to;
• measure and draft a pattern
• adjust to fit
• construct a ‘toile’ (calico shell)
• insert a zip
In order to get the most from these classes you must have a basic grasp of maths and be able
to sew independently. You will be given a materials list on the 1st week.
Bright Woven Threads & Brass Cuff
Saturday March 17th, 10.00am -
You will be shown how to construct a basic weaving frame to work on. We will spend ages
selecting gorgeous threads, fabric scraps, wools and weave them together. Embellish with
buttons and beads. Finally, you will be shown how to impress words onto brass discs which can
be stitched onto your cuff to make a truly unique textured piece. This really is a satisfying and
relaxing workshop.
Producing Samples and Making Marks
2 sessions, Saturday 31st March, 14th April, 10.00am -
These sessions offer a slightly more in depth exploration of creative textile techniques on cloth
samples. Give yourself time to have fun and get those brain juices flowing! There will be a
brief discussion on artists whose work references these techniques as well as an opportunity to
try them yourself.
Time allowing we will explore;
• free motion embroidery
• making blocks and mono printing
• Japanese fish printing
• silk pleating and painting
This class is suitable for students at A level. You will leave with an inspiring collection of
samples suitable for wall art, gifts or to be developed into clothing.
Machine Patchwork
Saturday 21st April 10.00am -
The beauty of this is that machine patchwork grows quickly and looks divine. You will spend
hours rummaging around looking for the perfect scrap of fabric! Then we will teach you how
to piece together these fabric scraps using a variety of methods. With your new found skills
you can make a wealth of gifts for your home and your friends.
The Stitch & Make Studio
7 - 9 Burns Street, Northampton NN1 3QE
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Workshops - Choosing A Class
The studio is a place of inspiration and escape. Here you will find a comfy and cosy lounge
area with ornaments, magazines, tea and biscuits - just like going round Nan’s. When
researching classes and workshops it’s disheartening to see white spaces, neatness and a clock
on the wall. It’s too neat and tidy to be inspiring. To this end The Stitch and Make Studio is a
space given up to the worshipful creative experience. Here time stands still while you get stuck
in and learn something new and exciting. The Studio has many textile and sewing related
books and when you book a class most materials (unless otherwise stated) are supplied. We are
always happy to devise classes for hen parties such as fascinator or corsage workshops and also
children’s parties.
Booking & Payment
To secure your place a deposit of 50% is required.
Please call Abi on 07972 862740 or e-mail her by clicking here
Payment can be made by sending a cheque made payable to Miss A Jackson to the studio
address shown above.
You can pop into the studio to make payment using cash or can e-mail for an invoice to pay
via PayPal.
We will always run a class, if we get less than 4 people it will not run. If we do have to cancel
we will give you at least 5 days notice and will return your deposit.
area with ornaments, magazines, tea and biscuits -
on the wall. It’s too neat and tidy to be inspiring. To this end The Stitch and Make Studio is a
space given up to the worshipful creative experience. Here time stands still while you get stuck
in and learn something new and exciting. The Studio has many textile and sewing related
books and when you book a class most materials (unless otherwise stated) are supplied. We are
always happy to devise classes for hen parties such as fascinator or corsage workshops and also
children’s parties.
Booking & Payment
To secure your place a deposit of 50% is required.
Please call Abi on 07972 862740 or e-
Payment can be made by sending a cheque made payable to Miss A Jackson to the studio
address shown above.
You can pop into the studio to make payment using cash or can e-
We will always run a class, if we get less than 4 people it will not run. If we do have to cancel
we will give you at least 5 days notice and will return your deposit.
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Testimonials
Beginners Sewing - Stitch & Make Studio
I was 46 had never been anywhere near a sewing machine and had never successfully made
ANYTHING in my life... I didn’t even know how to thread a sewing machine , let alone make
anything. In 4 short evenings, I had made my own fabulous bag.... a thing of practicality and
beauty... I did it!
I had avoided all such skills at school and had a mother who just couldn’t bear the strain of
teaching me! A combination of fear of looking stupid and being the worst in the class had
always stopped me trying to learn to sew before. If you want a class that is fun, a studio with a
great vibe, really approachable and skilled teachers who teach in a really understandable way,
then The Stitch & Make Studio is the place to start your creative sewing life!
Liz Carroll-Wheat
Beginners Sewing -
ANYTHING in my life... I didn’t even know how to thread a sewing machine , let alone make
anything. In 4 short evenings, I had made my own fabulous bag.... a thing of practicality and
beauty... I did it!
I had avoided all such skills at school and had a mother who just couldn’t bear the strain of
teaching me! A combination of fear of looking stupid and being the worst in the class had
always stopped me trying to learn to sew before. If you want a class that is fun, a studio with a
great vibe, really approachable and skilled teachers who teach in a really understandable way,
then The Stitch & Make Studio is the place to start your creative sewing life!
Liz Carroll-