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Make your own Baby Sling Workshop on Saturday!

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Hello! The next workshop at Calon Yarns is this Saturday!

Make a Beautiful Baby Ring Sling

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Saturday March 16th – 10:30 – 4:30pm

A Ring Sling is a piece of fabric which threads through the rings to form a loop. You simply adjust the size of the loop according to the size of the baby and the carrier to get excellent support and comfort for you both. ‘Baby wearing’ is becoming an ever more popular way of carrying your little bundle of joy as it is both versatile and easy to use.

The Ring Sling can be used from birth up to around 3 years of age and is wonderful as it keeps baby close to the body and can also be used to discreetly breastfeed.

The sling is relatively easy to make and requires surprisingly little fabric. There is no pattern to follow and you can practise your pleating and gathering skills (or learn them for the first time!) and if you feel adventurous, you could also add a pocket with a zip, button or velcro fastening!

So if you have a baby on the way or maybe have a friend who would appreciate a beautiful homeade gift for baby, then why not join us for this wonderful workshop.

Cost £50 (includes the ring fastening, a light lunch and refreshments, but not the fabric needed for the sling)

This workshop is suitable for those who have at least a basic knowledge of using a machine. You will need to bring your machine along with you.

For more information on Baby Wearing and Slings Take a look at my page on Baby Wearing

And for info on all the Events / Workshops take a look at my page for all the latest things! New workshops and classes to be added soon!

If you’d like any info please do get in touch!

Intro to Sewing Workshop tomorrow!!!

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All ready for the Fab intro to sewing workshop calon yarns tomorrow!!! Exciting! Should be lots of fun 🙂

More classes and workshops at Calon Yarns being added all the time. So keep an eye out on my

Events / Workshops.

page and on the Calon Yarns Website!

Xxx

New Introduction to Machine Sewing Day Course Added!

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Introduction to Machine Sewing

Saturday 23rd February 10:30 – 4:30pm 2013

Do you have a sewing machine?……would you like to get it out of the box? 🙂

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 a day of fun and 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 of the day you will practise all your techniques by making a simple cushion cover with a zip or button fastening.

So why not come along and get to grips with your machine!……what will you make next??

Cost £60.00 (includes all materials for practise and cushion cover fabric, cushion pad, a light lunch and refreshments)

Book at www.calonyarns.co.uk

And for more info go to my Events and Workshops page.

New Photos added!

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I’ve added loads of new images to my Costume Portfolio page! Take a look!

Sewing Type Person For Hire

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Believe it or not but I am an experienced seamstress! I have had the opportunity to work with a number of production companies including the BBC and Welsh National Opera as a Costume Maker.

All kinds of sewing work undertaken including:
~ Alterations
~ Dress Making
~ Design Work
~ Weddings
~ Millinery
~ Corsetry
~ Accessories
~ Soft Furnishings

If you have any other requests please get in touch!

I am also teaching a sewing course in Calon Yarns Craft Centre, and I can offer one to one sewing instruction too!

Look forward to hearing from you

Kate

Sewing Workshops!

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Had a very exciting meeting today with the lovely Lynne from Calon Yarns Craft Studio in Canton, about me teaching an Introduction to Sewing Course!

About Calon Yarns
At Calon Yarns, we believe everyone has a creative side and whether you’ve always wanted to learn a new skill or just need a few more techniques to take you to the next level in your crafting, then we have a class or workshop for you!

We believe that crafting should be fun and inspiring and our tutors are passionate about passing on their skills and encouraging you to unleash your creative side!

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It’s very exciting. And also we will hopefully be doing some more workshops in the new year, including How to Make Your Own Sling!!

So keep checking the Calon Yarns website www.calonyarns.co.uk

If you’re interested please do contact me or the shop for more info.

YAY!

Look forward to seeing you in the new year guys!

Have a good Christmas and New Year everyone!

xxx