Longer Courses are running in Congresbury. There is free parking and level access to the venue, though the teaching room is upstairs.

Workshops and longer courses are based on a maximum of 6 students in each class to ensure each person gets the advice and attention they need to succeed in their sewing.

WORKSHOPS SUMMER 2026

Contact Jonquil Brooks at mrsjonquilb@gmail.com for more information and dates of her other longer and weekend  courses www.makeclothesthatfit.co.uk

Text her on 07775 993499

ALL TO BE HELD IN CONGRESBURY

All workshops are £27.00 each, materials are provided, though you will need your sewing machine and usual sewing kit. Please ensure that you bring your instruction manual so that you can follow the manufacturers guidance relating to the accessories needed to successfully complete the sewing processes.

GET TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Saturday 4th July 2026 from 10am to 12.30

Are you struggling to get the best from your sewing machine? This is the introductory course for you. Learn how to get a really good machine stitch for general sewing and learn how to use all the various stitches available, as well as how to care for your machine.

LAPPED ZIPS AND BUTTONHOLES

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

Learn Learn how to insert a lapped zip and to make machine buttonholes. Zips and buttons and all materials supplied and included in the course fee. You will need your sewing machine, user manual, threads, hand sewing equipment, pins and scissors. Bring a notebook and pen for making your own notes too.  All other materials supplied

SEWING WITH STRETCH FABRICS WORKSHOP

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

You will learn all the main stitches in general use in working in stretch materials. You will need your sewing machine, user manual, threads, hand sewing equipment, pins and scissors. You won’t need to buy any fabrics, just come along with a variety of reels of thread to experiment with as all other materials are provided by us and included in the course fee.

PERFECT POCKETS

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

Learn how to get a professional finish with in-seam, patch and slant pockets. You will need your sewing machine, user manual, threads, hand sewing equipment, pins and scissors. Bring a notebook and pen for making your own notes too.  All other materials supplied