Braintree

With Karen Odinga. A two-week course, meeting on Wednesday evenings 17th and 24th November. £15 for the full course, or £7.50 per week. A loose, drapey, kimono style jacket for any occasion. Create an easy to sew classic cover up with drop kimono-style sleeves with the multi sized pattern provided. An easy throw-on style or… Continue reading The Great Cover Up – Capsule Sewing Classes (2 weeks)

With Karen Odinga. Have a few loose ends from our previous sewing sessions (UFO: Un-Finished Objects)? Bring along any unfinished business and get it completed in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Plus, there will be a few quick, little sewing projects available to get you in the holiday spirit. Even if you just want to use… Continue reading UFO & Christmas Fripperies – Capsule Sewing Classes

With Karen Odinga. A three-week course, meeting each Wednesday evening from 12th to 26th January. £21 for the full course paid in advance, or £7.50 per week (total £22.50). Our first project in 2022 will be making a skirt!

With Karen Odinga Green Sewing with Your Machine – Mending, Re-purposing & Upcycling Sale, Charity & Vintage Finds or Your Own Pieces (Needing some TLC) Learn basic sewing and design techniques to give some TLC or upcycle your own well-loved pieces or vintage finds to extend its life or give a unique twist to a… Continue reading Green Sewing with Your Machine

With Vendulka Battais. Produce a glorious piece of cloth to use as a cushion cover or wall hanging! You will use many layers of fabric and thread, marking and sewing, cutting the layers and binding. Further details and booking here: https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/faux-chenille/ Discount offered for all EHA members.

With Vendulka Battais. Using free machine embroidery to make a piece of fabric covered in flowers, we will all enjoy this creative workshop. Further details and booking here: https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/embroidered-flowers-free-machine-embroidery/ Discount offered for all EHA members.

AGM : 7.30pm Thursday September 15th Jane Robinson “Oilskins and Oysters” Jane will be talking about a project on behalf of the Pioneer Sailing Trust and their book, published in 2018. An account of the working lives of sailing crews in Victorian times, with information about the social and economic circumstances of the time. Information… Continue reading Braintree AGM