TWEED QUEEN CLASSES : ALL THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!
Tweed Queen Classes are LIFE CHANGING! Be it your wardrobe, your soul & spirit, your skills or your sewing machine, you will never be the same again.
Classes are hosted in beautiful Darley Dale, Derbyshire. The Tweed Queen Studio is a Creative Sanctuary with space and time to relax, refresh, learn, make, have fun and, crucially, GIVE YOU CONFIDENCE!
FULL DAY CLASS : 10am (or to suit by arrangement) to 5pm or later if required. Includes ample tea & coffee, homemade bakes & a delicious homemade lunch.
PRICE per DAY : Single Student £140, Two Students £120 each, Three or Four Students £100 each.
HALF DAY CLASS : 4 hours long and times can be made by arrangement. Includes ample tea, coffee & homemade bakes.
PRICE per SESSION : Single Student £80, Two Students £60 each, Three or Four Students £50 each
ALL OUR CLASSES ARE SUITABLE FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS, OR PEOPLE FOR WHOM SEWING AT SCHOOL WAS A NIGHTMARE!!
I PROMISE A TWEED QUEEN CLASS WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!
SEW DAY TERRIFIC TWEEDIDERMY : 1 to 4 STUDENTS : FULL DAY
Tweedidermy Trophy Heads are a Tweed Queen Bestseller!
And now you can make your VERY OWN.
Select your own colour scheme & fabrics from the TQ stash, or bring your own.
All equipment provided by Tweed Queen
SEW DAY LOVE YOUR OVERLOCKER & YOUR SEWING MACHINE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND! 1 ~to 4 STUDENTS : FULL or HALF DAY INTRODUCTION OR REFRESHER
We understand that Overlockers can be a little daunting, so let us give you confidence & get whizzing along .
- Handy Hacks & Techniques
- Sewing different fabrics
- Create a new wardrobe item, either jersey top, dress or jacket
WARNING ! EVERYONE DOES WANT AN OVERLOCKER AFTER ONE OF THESE CLASSES!!
SEW DAY HATS, BAGS & ACCESSORIES : 1 to 4 STUDENTS FUL or HALF DAY
The Tweed Queen brand is synonymous with creating the most FANTASTIC BAGS EVER. Now you can make your own.
- choose your style & fabric or bring your own
- pattern cutting & sewing tuition
- linings & pockets, fastenings & closures
- decorating & finishing touches
By the end of the session you will have at least 1 new bag, a hat or alternative accessory
YARN DAY CRACK CROCHET : 1 to 4: STUDENTS FULL or HALF DAY
Stress Busting Crochet can be Super Addictive! You'll be crocheting very quickly with my Tried & Tested Teaching Technique! Classes are adapted to your level of experience, so can include anything from:
- Holding your yarn & hook, chain and simple stitches to flowers, groovy granny squares, garments, understanding patterns, designing your own clothes or accessories
- Yarn & hook included
YARN DAY KNIT KNOW HOW : 1 to 4 STUDENTSFULL or HALF DAY INTRODUCTION OR REFRESHER
Knitting has saved my soul & sanity many times. With just 2 simple stitches you can create the most amazing pieces. Classes are adapted to your level of experience so can include anything from:
- Casting on & off, knit & purl stitches
- Needles, patterns & yarn types
- A trip to my Favourite Wool Shop
- Tension, shaping, sewing together
- Reading & understanding patterns
- Advanced techniques such as Fair Isle, Lace Work, Aran Knitting
- INCLUDES YARN & NEEDLES
SEW DAY PET PANACHE 1 to 4 STUDENTS : FULL DAY
Have lot of fun Adding A Dash to your Canine Companion with Bespoke Accessories including:
- coat
- bandana
- lead
- bed, blanket & toy
SEW DAY HOMES OF STYLE & DISTINCTION 1 to 4 STUDENTS : FULL or HALF DAY
Come & Create the home accessories of your dreams, as individual as you are!
- cushions
- patchworks
- personalised presents
- cutlery wraps
- seat pads
SEW DAY REPAIR & REVAMP YOUR WARDROBE : 1 to 4 STUDENTS : FULL or HALF DAY
Your chance to save your clothes and show them the TLC they deserve.
- alterations so they fit better
- replace a zip
- Remodel a garment
- Darn and mend those moth holes
- Visible & invisiblemending techniques
MINDFUL STITCHING : EMBROIDERY & MORE: 1 to 4 STUDENTS : FULL or HALF DAY
Slow Down & Savour the Moment with Embroidery. We have lots of fabulous ideas for you
- Fabrics, Threads, Designing
- Learn & practise simple stitches
- Interpreting Pictures & Photos
- Customise your Clothes
SEW DAY PROM & PARTY WEAR, I MADE IT MYSELF : 1 STUDENT MAX, PERSONAL TUITION ; FULL or 2 X HALF DAYS
What could be better than making your Very Own Prom or Party Dress!?!
The thrill of knowing no-one else will be wearing the same as you, and when they ask 'Where did you get your dress?', nothing beats saying 'I made it myself'!
We'll chat about your vision beforehand, then source you fabric from one of my trusted suppliers and a pattern if required. Tweed Queen will guide you through the pattern cutting process and offer expert sewing tuition. If there are any really tricky construction techniques required, Tweed Queen will sew these, but you will do most of the work!
This is a One-to-One class to ensure you achieve the fabulous Frock of your Dreams which Fits & Flatters.
SEW DAY NEW CLOTHES - TOPS & TAILS, FROCKS & COATS, SPECIAL OCCASION : 1 to 4 STUDENTS : FULLDAY
Start your sewing journey, or refresh your skills. You'll leave with 1, if not 2, fabulous flattering new items . Create from scratch or copy your favourite pieces.
- patterns created to fit you
- full sewing tuition, tips & techniques
- USING TWEED QUEEN MACHINES or BRING YOUR OWN TO PRACTICE
A fabulous day. I love the trousers and T-shirt I made at the I Need It Now! workshop, Everyone has been really amazed by what I made in just one day. Marge is a great teacher and the refreshments were spot on.
I've just booked for my second lessonand bought an Overlocker!!
Sarah
Derbyshire
Helen and I came for A SENSATIONAL SEW DAY. I am dead happy with what I made. I've even worn the Lace trousers for lifeguarding!! Marge made everything easy to understand, she was great at teaching what needed to be done and was very encouraging. I'll be back!
Helen
Derbyshire
Had a BRILLIANT day. Marge helped me copy a jumpsuit I love in some amazng fabric from her stash. And I got to grips with the Overlocker - LIFE-CHANGING!Very empowering.
Lunch was delicious too.
Thanks Marge
Vicky
Derbyshire