06/11/2024
Hello pattern cutters/upcyclers/refashioners, or even those just budding or aspiring to that....
Winter is nearly upon us, and so what we wear becomes more important. Layers, warmer, thicker fabrics etc.... what we have in the cupboard, wardrobe or drawers, and what we can make from what we already have. Trying not to keep buying 'new' is the really important thing now to save the earth's resources.
I have always naturally done that - I once made a pair of moccasin slipper/boots from an old sheepskin jacket someone gave me! I hated the jacket but loved the boots. I wore them until they had holes underneath...
I teach pattern cutting/ refashioning/designing/sewing and have done for about 25 years now, in colleges, universities, on BA and MA courses at Birmingham City University, University of Northampton, Ravensbourne University, and De Montfort University.
Since covid hit, I have taught online with Zoom, it seems to work really well and I have lots of happy customers: Here's the testimonials (nice things people have said) of past students. Please have a look: http://www.bobbiesroom.co.uk/class-testimonials.html
You can see all the courses I offer, (prices are £32 per hr, £160 for 5 weeks of 1 hr classes), if you look here: http://www.bobbiesroom.co.uk/prices-and-general-information.html
Please contact me here or on my contact page if you'd like to start learning the tricks of the trade: http://www.bobbiesroom.co.uk/contact.html
ONLINE CLASSES ( with Zoom or Skype ) ‘I have achieved a well-fitting torso block and the confidence to create simple styles from it. Also, c onsiderable confidence in my ability to work on...