Skill Level
Beginners
Tutor
Kaye
Dates and Times
Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons (see specific dates, times and venues above)
Time – Tuesday afternoon – 12.30 – 3.15 pm or Thursday afternoon – 2.15 -4.45
Venues – Tuesdays – St Ippolyts Parish Hall Waterdell Ln, St Ippolyts, Hitchin SG4 7RB
Thursdays – St Michael’s Mount Community Centre, St Michael’s Road, Hitchin SG4 0QA
How does it work?
NEW for 2025! Due to the popularity of our Thursday social sessions we have added another day and venue to the diary from January 2025. We have also given you added flexibility to choose which type of session suits you. Some of our students attend these sessions purely to socialise with likeminded people whilst others like the security of having a tutor on hand to help them through any tricky parts of their garment. Heres how they work;
Book a tutored space?
A tutored space ensures that you have the support of the tutor when needed. You will receive help and guidance through any complex parts of your garment construction or sewing machine/overlocker operation, giving you the confidence to tackle a project safe in the knowledge that there will be help on hand when you need it. It’s a great time to tackle a new technique. Free flowing hot drinks and cake included!.
Please note this does not include pattern cutting questions although minor fitting issues can be addressed.
Book a social space?
A social space allows you dedicated sewing time whilst catching up with your sewing friends and stitching yourself something wonderful to wear! Free flowing hot drinks and cake included! The beauty of these sessions is you will be able to share ideas and be inspired by others.
Both of these sessions are booked in blocks and fees include venue hire, homemade cake and bottomless hot drinks. If you prefer not to do a whole block or are away for some of the sessions you can share a block with a fellow sewing buddy.
What’s Included In The Price Of The Course
- Hire of the venue
- Tutor on hand for tutored students
- Use of Steam iron, overlocking machine and cutting tables
- Refreshments and cake each week
- Love and warmth from your fellow stitch buddies
- Membership of a secure WhatsApp group for support in between classes
- Membership of our Social Society
What Do I Need To Bring
You will need to bring the following items with you
- Your own sewing machine and extension cable
- Your project including pattern and fabric
- Your own dressmaking tools
- A mug for your hot drink
Hils –
I am a new addition to the ‘Social Sewing’ group & I do wonder what took me so long !!!
It’s 2 uninterrupted hours with your sewing project, a great sewing community, learning as we go with a tutorial from Kaye each week based on requests from the group, I have learned how to do plackets, adjust sleeves on a pattern, shirring and piping to mention a few
Some of the ladies in the group have been ‘Social Sewing’ for quite some time and seeing the friendships that have been forged and knowledge that is constantly shared is something very special, Kaye really has a unique talent or creating the perfect environment for people to learn, create and share.
I joined the group during lockdown as it has moved to Zoom , but once lockdown restrictions are lifted and I move to Hitchin I am very much looking forward to joining ‘Social Sewing’ in person.
Thanks so much to everyone at The Studio at Number 30 for continuing to make this event happen, especially at a time when we need it & each other the most xx
Linda Hinton (verified owner) –
Social sewing is a great opportunity to have a dedicated afternoon of sewing in the company of friendly and helpful fellow sewers as well as the availability of 2 experts who are there to offer whatever assistance is needed from deciphering patterns, helping with fitting and fixing troublesome machines. They are a great source of knowledge on patterns and fabrics and provide lovely cake each week!