One year of Katiecelf websitey goodness!
And I’ll also take this opportunity to direct your attention to my events page! Lots of workshops at Calon Yarns coming up!
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Lovely Jersey Fabric
Found this lush cotton jersey on cheapfabrics.co.uk Think this is what my wrap dress is going to be made of!
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Pattern for Wrap Dress Workshop
Hello!
Just thought I’d share this – The pattern I’ve got, hopefully, for the wrap dress workshop we’ll be doing at Calon Yarns at some point soon!
I interested?! What do you think?!
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Calon Yarns Newsletter
The new Calon Yarns Newsletter is out! Check it out for updates on all the fun events happening this summer!
Lots of knit, crochet and sewing things ahappening!
Top sewing advice
You’ve got to love 40s & 50s sewing tips.
Summer School Dates!
New summer school dates at Calon Yarns!
Come along and learn to sew! Check out my Events and work shops page and of course the Calon Yarns website for more info and how to book!
Sewing Surgery……help is at hand!
Saturday 27th July 2013 10:30 – 4:30pm
Are you in the middle of a sewing project and need some help?……
Would you like to start a sewing project but would like someone to guide you through the initial stages?…….
Maybe you have a garment you would like to alter/change/mend and are not quite sure where to start?……
This Sewing Surgery workshop will get you started or get you back on track…..whatever you need! Kate will guide you through your project, teach you new techniques and methods and soon that sewing project you’ve always wanted to get on with will be taking shape and your sewing confidence will grow!!
So why not spend the day making friends with your machine and unleashing your creativity!……numbers will be strictly limited so book soon!
Cost £48 (includes lunch and refreshments) If you would like advice about a project that you would like to undertake then please drop us a line on info@calonyarns.co.uk
Introduction to Machine Sewing 
Summer School
Saturday 3rd and Saturday 10th August 10:30 – 4:30pm 2013
Did you catch the Sewing Bee bug?……would you like to create beautiful homewares and simple clothes?
Why not come along to our Summer Sewing School and learn all your basics, get to grips with your machine and create a personal project!
If you would like some help in exploring your machine and mastering some of the basics of machine sewing then why not come along and join us for two days creativity!
We will learn the basics of how to thread the machine, wind bobbins, use all the dials and stitches and alter tension and stitch length. We will then look at simple seams, gathers and pleats and also introduce you to zips and buttonholes!
During the course you will put all your new found techinques into practise by designing and making a cushion cover, bag or other personal project with a zip or button fastening……what will you choose?
Cost £95 (includes all materials for practise, but not for your personal project, a light lunch on each day and refreshments)
We also run 6 week sewing courses, check out our ADULT CLASSES page.
Follow a Commercial Pattern – Machine Sewing
Runs over two weekends – Saturday 7th Sept and Saturday 14th Sept 10:30-4:30 2013
If you can use a sewing machine but would love to expand your skills and are keen to follow a commercial pattern, then this is the perfect mini course for you!
Bring along a pattern that you are keen to have a go at or we can help you with some pattern choices and over the two Saturdays you will learn how to cut your pattern to the size you require, how to adapt and adjust it to fit your size and shape, how to decipher all those confusing instructions and how to create a wonderful, bespoke and unique item of clothing…..your seamstress journey has just begun!
The first Saturday will be taken up with cutting our your pattern and fabric and starting simple sewing/piecing techniques. You will be required to complete some ‘homework’ between the two sessions. The second Saturday will be completeing your chosen project.
So why not get in touch and we’ll help you choose a pattern that can be completed in these two sessions!
Cost – £95 (patterns and materials are not provided. Refreshments and lunch is included)
Alteration Station Workshop!
Alteration Station!
Saturday 15th June 2013 10:30 – 4:30pm
Would you like to be able to do some simple alterations such as changing a zip, taking in a waistband, altering the length of a skirt or trousers? Maybe you are tired of ‘wonder webbing’ everything together? Or maybe you’d like to get involved in the ‘make-do-and-mend’ trend that is all around us!
Stop throwing away clothes because they need a little mending, learn to make simple repairs and alterations and you’ll save yourself a fortune! You’ll also be able to buy in vintage shops knowing that you can alter clothes slightly for a perfect fit!
Come and join us …..you know it makes sense….
Cost £48 (includes lunch and refreshments and basic materials. You are encouraged to bring along an item of clothing that needs mending/altering so that you can put your new skills into practise straight away!)
Successful Start to the new term!
So the 1st week of the new block of sewing classes has got off to a great start at Calon Yarns; with Mother and Daughter Day on Saturday, Introduction to Machine Sewing yesterday and Following a Pattern Class this evening. All very exciting!
If you’d like to get in on the action we are running a few day courses through the summer, dates are yet to be confirmed so you should definitely subscribe to the Calon Yarns Newsletter here.
The next Saturday course we are running is Alteration Station!
Saturday 15th June 2013 10:30 – 4:30pm
Would you like to be able to do some simple alterations such as changing a zip, taking in a waistband, altering the length of a skirt or trousers? Maybe you are tired of ‘wonder webbing’ everything together? Or maybe you’d like to get involved in the ‘make-do-and-mend’ trend that is all around us!
Stop throwing away clothes because they need a little mending, learn to make simple repairs and alterations and you’ll save yourself a fortune! You’ll also be able to buy in vintage shops knowing that you can alter clothes slightly for a perfect fit!
Come and join us …..you know it makes sense….
Cost £48 (includes lunch and refreshments and basic materials. You are encouraged to bring along an item of clothing that needs mending/altering so that you can put your new skills into practise straight away!)
And for anymore info check out the Calon Yarns website
Or pop into the Shop!
Calon Yarns
380 Cowbridge Rd East,
Canton,
Cardiff,
CF5 1JJ
Brilliant Mother & Daughter Day at Calon Yarns
The fabulously talented Daisy showing off her sewing skills today with her Mam Katie. She’s a natural! Check out her appliqué birds! And she put a zip in her cushion, fantastic! Well done Daisy!
Lovely Sewing Ladies!
We had a fab day at Calon Yarns today and I hope everyone learnt loads!! Everyone finished their own brilliant cushion too! Woo!
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