GETTING THE BEST FROM YOUR OVERLOCKER
This is a new 3-session workshop for us, inspired by success of our previous Overlocker Introduction and our popular Learn To Sew classes and by request from our customers. You will learn how to use your overlocker to its fullest capabilities (depending on the machine’s attributes). We will also get you started on a project. Tuesday… [read more]
WORKSHOPS June and July 2019
Personal Sewing Tuition—by appointment; GTBFYSM—Getting the best from your sewing machine; HAGFAT – Have A Go For a Tenner; Alterations and Repairs—Garment and household items; Jewellery repairs—bring it in and we’ll see if we can fix it; Custom Made items—eg Curtains, Bunting etc; Upcycling—we are always grateful if you have unwanted craft items we can… [read more]
CROCHET CLASSES SPECIAL OFFER – BUY 2 GET 3RD HALF PRICE
CROCHET CLASSES SPECIAL OFFER BUY 2 GET 3RD HALF PRICE Must be booked and paid at same time. No refunds, substitutions or amendments. 3 x £25.00 = £75 less discount £12.50 = £62.50 (or £20.84 per class!) BARGAIN! Subject to availability – limited number of spaces per class.
SCRUMBLE (Sat 1st June 2019 2.00 – 4.00 pm £25.00 pp)
Beautiful effects from this workshop. You will learn how to make some fabulous colourful shapes, freestyle fashion. Sat 1st June 2019 2.00 – 4.00 pm £25.00 pp You will need to bring crochet hooks and yarn in different colours. This is for experienced crocheters.
BLOG FOR TODAY 29th April 2019
Just a quick blog today to let you know about a couple of things. I have Ex- Demonstration Brother Sewing Machines on offer. I have managed to reduce them by 10%, as they have had very little or no use. The machine comes with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty. Please pop in or phone us… [read more]
Upcoming: EDGINGS AND BORDERS
This is another new workshop for us, you will learn how to finish off your crochet projects, with these lovely edges and borders. Sat 4th May 2019 2.00 – 4.00 pm £25.00 pp You will need to bring a crochet square, approximately 6” per side, half worded in dc, and the other half in tr,… [read more]
CHARITY EVENT AT BITS AND BOBS SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019 THE WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND SEWING BEE IN AID OF PROJECT LINUS UK
(Pictured: Kath Bushell (Tailoress and competition Judge), Winner in the Toy Category: Wenda Lacey and Sandra Darvill (Competition Judge and Project UK Representative) On Saturday 30th March 2019 a competition was held at Bits and Bobs for sewing enthusiasts to win a prize. The competition was divided into 5 categories similar to that in the… [read more]
2nd April 2019 – What’s new??
Hi, today I thought I would share with you what’s new in our training courses. More information available on-line and in the shop. New classes are: 2D Landscaping Needlefelting on 24th April Mug Mats and Mini Quilts on 8th May Tipsy Tumblers on 29th May Something for everyone’s interest. I am also able to accommodate… [read more]
WORKSHOPS April and May 2019
Personal Sewing Tuition—by appointment; GTBFYSM—Getting the best from your sewing machine; HAGFAT – Have A Go For a Tenner; Alterations and Repairs—Garment and household items; Jewellery repairs—bring it in and we’ll see if we can fix it; Custom Made items—eg Curtains, Bunting etc; Upcycling—we are always grateful if you have unwanted craft items we can… [read more]
