Introduction to Smocking

Class Length: Classes are 3.5 hours.
Number in Class: 8
Entry Level: No experience necessary - this class is suitable for complete beginners.
Materials: Not Included: Please see materials list.
Tutor: Jemma Dell

Smocking is an easy to learn, yet impressive, traditional English hand sewing technique. It produces an attractive and hardwearing effect suitable for use wherever fabric is gathered. It is fabulous on bags, cushions and garments. It works particularly well on pockets, sleeves and under yolks.

This class is perfect for anyone who enjoys hand sewing.

In this class you will learn to smock with up to 5 different decorative stitches (depending on your speed of stitching) that can be combined in different ways. You will leave the class with a smocking sampler that you can use to remind you of the techniques you have learned.

Current Class Dates:
Sunday 18th September, 9:00 - 12:30

Discount for Class Attendees
On the day of your class please make sure you leave time after your morning class, or before your afternoon class to browse our shop. Class attendees get 10% of purchases* in the shop on the day of their class.
*Excludes Gift Vouchers, Sewing Machines & Classes

All our classes are non-refundable and non-transferable. We urge you to carefully check your diary prior to booking to ensure that you can attend. We also need three students enrolled on the class otherwise it is subject to cancellation. By purchasing this class you are agreeing to our full class policy.

Class Materials and Equipment
Materials are not included in the price. Please see list of materials below. It is your responsibility to prepare your materials so that you are ready to learn when the class starts. You may want to come into the shop in the days before the class and our staff will help you get together everything that you will need. Please be aware that you may not wish to purchase class materials until the minimum class number of three students has been reached.

Fabric: 1 x long quarter of spotty or stripey fabric

Thread: 1 x ball of perle #8 thread

Haberdashery: You may find it useful to bring your own scissors, and a notebook and pen.