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What could be better than receiving a gift voucher to come along to an Avid Seamstress sewing workshop! Treat someone special to a wonderful experience at our fun creative sewing workshops in North London (Muswell Hill or Palmers Green). * The gift voucher can be redeemed against a specific workshop or a monetary value. Use our […]
Read MoreWith Christmas around the corner the most special gift you can give is one made with your own hands! Here is my tutorial on this fab make up bag which is absolutely gorgeous! This make up bag is fully lined so all those stitches will be hidden inside! Give it a go! You will need: […]
Read MoreIt was an absolute pleasure to spend Saturday afternoon hosting a sewing party for Ellen and her friends. After choosing their designs and colourful thread we all got stuck into sewing. There was lots of chatter and laughter in the room and a lovely buzz! I was so impressed at how they all made each […]
Read MoreMartine got to finish her gorgeous Tote Bag on Thursday night and with her beautiful sewing it was no doubt that it was going to look gorgeous. All I had to do was sit back and enjoy her lovely company and see this beautiful tote bag come together. Lovely work Martine!
Read MoreHoooray we have been featured in Making Magazine this month! We are so excited and can’t wait to get our hands on a copy! Thank you Making Magazine!
Read MoreWow what a fabulous day we had at the Palmers Green Festival. The sun was out and there was such an incredible vibe at Broomfield Park. A huge thank you to everyone that came to see us at our stall. We had such a fabulous day chatting away and meet lots of lovely people that […]
Read MoreI love make up  bags and have fallen madly inlove with this one. Fully lined so you don’t see any stitching, this makes a gorgeous gift! Come and join me to make this lined zipped make up bag with me over a cup of tea and cake by clicking here or follow my tutorial below: You will […]
Read MoreAaah the drawstring pouch. I can think of a million things to use this gorgeous pouch for – make up, beach bag essentials, jewellery and they make great gifts! You can use contrasting fabric for the all of the pieces which makes this pouch gorgeous and unique! Come and make this drawsting pouch at one […]
Read MoreThe Wonderful Door Stop Tutorial No door should be without a door stop. Heavy enough to keep any door wide open but also functional and stylish. Filled with buckwheat (and lavender if you wish!). To make your own doorstop here are the steps. Fabric choice – a canvas type fabric works well for these doorstops as they […]
Read More  It was so lovely sewing again with Amber – you won’t believe how beautifully she sews!   She bought along some black sparkly fabric and we spent a lovely sunny day making her wrap skirt. In fact, she was so good that we had time left over and promptly made a pocket for […]
Read MoreSo…. my sewing lessons with Tania are very creative! We scour my pattern making book and throw some gorgeous skirts together (without making a pattern!).. British Sewing Bee? Here I come! (As long as I can bring Tania with).. look at this… This is a skirt we made out of an unused curtain! This next […]
Read MoreThis lovely lady Martine has been coming to my sewing workshops and making the most beautiful things. I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing her sewing getting better and better with each workshop! For those that aren’t able to be at the workshop please view my tutorial on how to make these cute lined make up bags […]
Read MorePlanning a drawstring bag for a workshop….. Here is the finished pouch! Workshop details coming out soon! Here are some first pouches made by Isabella and Inti..
Read MoreThis is a very special day for The Avid Seamstress! Our website is now live! Shop online for fabric (patterns and haberdashery coming soon!) or sign up to one of our workshops which take place in Palmers Green, North London! Click here – http://www.theavidseamstress.co.uk !
Read MoreI’ve been promising all my lovely students that I would do a step by step guide on how to put a zip into a cushion. It’s actually one of the workshops that I do so why not join me if you can! For those that aren’t able to join here is a very very simple […]
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Read MoreMy lovely friend Eoghan has set himself a challenge for 2014 – no new clothes for a year! We took an old Ralph Lauren chino’s and another pair of trousers and turned them into shorts! They look fabulous! Anyone else up for the challenge?
Read MoreWhat a lovely evening we had! Paula and Pam joined the Beginners Fun Workshop and decided to make the make up bag. I joined them and after spending some time choosing our fabrics and nattering away we got stuck in! What do you think of their gorgeous make up bags?
Read MoreWould you like to learn how to put a zip in a cushion – I have a fantastic method that is simple and easy! Come and join me to learn how to make a cushion using your zip sewing machine foot! I will also show you how to measure for cushions that have this zip […]
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