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Make a Floor Pouffé

Time: 4.5 hours

Location: Create and Sew Studio, Chorley town centre

Price: £65

Tutor: Dawn

Class Size: Limited to 6

Join us for the ultimate scrap busting project.  We will be making a fabulous Moroccan inspired floor pouffe using a free pattern by Closet Core Patterns.  It's a fun and easy project that makes a fab footrest or additional seating.

For this pouffe you can use up lots of those lovely fabric scraps for the outer and then inside to make your filling you can throw inside all of your scraps/thread/wadding/sheets/towels/old clothes/pillows/duvets or maybe hide your fabric stash inside? You will have to print the free pattern ahead of the class and have your pieces ready to sew and that will ensure you leave with a finished floor pouffe! 

All the information will be sent after you have made your booking with us.

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Memory Bear Workshop

Time: 10-5pm (7 hours)

Location: Create and Sew Studio, Chorley town centre

Price: £100

Tutor: Ruth

Class Size: 6

Who’s a fan of a memory bear? 

In one day we will teach you the techniques and you will make a beautiful memory bear, it is such a lovely size.  You can bring along fabric that holds special memories or just choose some of your favourite fabrics.

The Memory bear class is for confident beginners as you will need to have some prior sewing experience before joining in. The pattern isn’t too complicated but does involve a number of rather tricky seams, sewing small areas and a bit of pinning, a little hand sewing will be required too when you get to the bear's cute face.

We are including the paper pattern of the Melody bear in this class which needs to be collected from the studio or we can post it out to you.  We also include the eyes and felt for the nose.  You then need to bring your fabric and some toy stuffing, interfacing and have the pattern all cut out and ready to start cutting your fabric and sewing your bear. 

You will have full use of sewing machines and equipment during the class.

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Piped Cushion

Time: 3 hours

Location: Create and Sew Studio, Chorley town centre

Price: £45

Tutor: Dawn

Class Size: Limited to 6 people

Are you after mastering how to make professional looking cushions with piping and a zip? We cover cushion making in our beginners class but we feel there is a need to have a night class dedicated to making cushions.  Maybe you can sew but have never tackled a piped cushion or maybe you feel a little rusty? Then this class is perfect for you, in 3 hours we will make a cushion cover to fit an 18”/45cm cushion pad.  You will learn how to make and insert your own piping and how to insert a zip closure.

The fabric is provided for the class, then you just need to bring along a cushion pad.  If you want to bring your own fabric to match some curtains or something at home we will give you a list of the required supplies in your confirmation email.Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

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Roman Blind Making

Time: 6 hours

Location: Create and Sew Studio, Chorley town centre

Price: £90

Tutor: Jo

Class Size: 5

Have you ever tried or fancied making your own Roman Blinds? 

Getting a professional finish and learning the tricks of the trade is essential, so we have the perfect one day c​lass.

Run by a professional curtain and blind maker, Jo Naylor.

You will learn everything you need in order to tackle making your own blinds for your home. We will cover:

How to measure up and plan for your own bespoke blinds

Calculate the fabric required

Prepare your fabric for a professional finish 

Use our studio sewing machines to sew the whole blind together with your choice of lining. 

We will not provide the child safety track but point you in the direction of where to get them and how to make a child safety compliant Roman blind.

After the class you will be able to measure up any window in your home, choose fabric of your choice and make your own bespoke Roman blind with a professional finish.

All you have to do is bring along your fabric and some lunch, refreshments are provided.

You will make a beautiful Roman blind to take home with you. Spaces are very limited as we need a lot of space for this  course.  Your booking confirmation will contain all the information required for you to prep (measure your window and calculate your fabric) ahead of the class. We look forward to welcoming you to the studio soon.

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Free Motion Machine Embroidery

Time: 6-9 PM (3 hours)

Location: Create and Sew Studio, Chorley town centre

Price: £45

Tutor: Ruth

Class Size: Limited to 6 people

Are you ready to discover the joy and art of Free motion embroidery using a sewing machine?

In this 3 hour class, you'll get hands-on experience with using an open toe darning foot to allow you to create pictures and stitches with your machine.  

Our friendly and experienced tutor, Ruth, will guide you every step of the way in a supportive and fun environment, with plenty of useful hints and tips along the way.

What You'll Learn and Create:

Practice

The first part of the class will involve us showing you how to set up your machine ready for free motion embroidery and then we will have plenty of practice doodling away with the sewing machine

Project

The second part of the class will involve creating a picture with hares from a choice of two designs, using our studio templates.  We will also show you how to use inktense pencils to add another dimension to your picture. All sewing machines are threaded and ready to go, so you can just come in and start creating. Our small class size ensures you get plenty of individual attention, making this a great opportunity to have a go at free motion embroidery and have fun with like-minded individuals.

Spaces are limited, so don't miss out!

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Lampshade making

Time: 2 hours

Location: Create and Sew Studio, Chorley town centre

Price: £40

Tutor: Dawn

Class Size: Limited to 6 people

Are you after a fun 2 hours that doesn’t require any prior knowledge or skill?

The lampshade class is the perfect class for you and great for dipping your toe into the world of soft furnishings. You can make yourself some super fancy lamp shades at a fraction of the cost.

What to bring:

0.5m of light/medium weight non stretch fabric (must be at least 1m wide and not too thick)

Cotton fabric is perfect for your first time.  We have some lovely fabrics so you could even book last minute and just turn up and decide on the night and we will give you 10% off any chosen fabric. 

You can also bring fringing or pom-poms for the bottom if you wish, you will need 1m of this if you do.

Don’t wait too long, this class is popular, sign up now!

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Decorative Denim

Time: 2.5 hours

Location: Create and Sew Studio, Chorley town centre

Price: £40

Tutor: Ruth

Class Size: Limited to 6 people

Would you love to be able to do something that looks good and incorporate some simple stitches with some scraps of fabric?  This class is for you, we will be teaching you how to use fabric and embroidery stitches on denim. This can be used to create amazing geometric designs on everything from cushion covers to tote bags and it's also a great way to decorate or mend and repair garments (especially jeans and denim jackets!).

All materials are provided for this class so you don't need to bring anything along with you!This class is suitable for beginners so no previous experience is needed to be able to come along.Please check your spam/junk mail after booking for your receipt and confirmation.

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Sat 11th Jan 11-5.30pm


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Fri 6th Dec 4.30-6.30pm


Teen Monthly Sewing Club (13-17)

Thu 19th Dec 6-8pm

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Tue 10th Dec 10-12pm

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Sun 16th Feb 10-4pm

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Sun 8th Dec 3-6pm

Tue 14th Jan 6-9pm


Make a Floor Pouffe

Fri 24th Jan 10-2.30pm

Memory Bear

Sun 23rd Feb 10-5pm

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Tue 11th Mar - 1st Apr 6-9pm

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Half Day

£45

Create and Sew Studio is pleased to offer our versatile space for half-day bookings, perfect for hosting a variety of events. Whether you're planning a private sewing party, a creative workshop, a team-building activity, or a community gathering, our studio provides a welcoming and well-equipped environment to bring your ideas to life. With ample space, all the necessary sewing tools, and a supportive atmosphere, Create and Sew Studio is the ideal venue to inspire creativity and foster connections. Contact us to discuss your event needs and let us help you create a memorable experience for your guests.

Full Day

£85


Looking for a venue to host an all-day event? Create and Sew Studio is the perfect choice for full-day bookings. Our spacious and well-equipped studio is designed to accommodate extended workshops, comprehensive training sessions, and day-long creative retreats. With a supportive atmosphere and all the necessary amenities, your guests will enjoy a productive and inspiring day. Contact us to explore how we can assist in making your full-day event a success, providing a seamless and enriching experience from start to finish.

Meet The Team

Dawn

Owner of Create and Sew Studio

Dawn Elliott, the founder of Create and Sew Studio, has always had a passion for creativity. Born in Fife, Scotland, Dawn moved to England with her family at the age of 15. After completing her studies in college and university, she settled in the North West of England with her husband and two children. Dawn's journey into sewing began with her mother and grandmother, who taught her to knit and inspired her love for handmade crafts.

Heather

Studio Assistant

Works part time whilst studying at uni. She helps with all sorts of tasks at the studio from
social media, planning and anything Dawn needs help with.

Ruth

Tutor

Our very talented quilter. Loves quilting and the more creative side of free-motion machine embroidery.

Previously a cake shop owner Ruth loves helping others and teaches quilting and a few other classes.

Hannah

Tutor

Our very talented dressmaking tutor. Day to day, she works at a studio making curtains and blinds, however she is an incredible seamstress too.

Julie

Tutor

Julie is our crochet and macramé tutor, they are her favourite craft, she loves creating and learning new projects and finds them both very relaxing. She crochets a lot in her spare time and you can often find her stalls at craft fairs!

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