Sew Vintage

An opportunity to use vintage sewing machines to make bunting or a vintage apron for example, by upcycling fabric. We have hand crank, treadle and vintage electric machines here for you to try. Bring some vintage fabric with you maybe from grandma's stash and make something special to treasure. A great start to the Pickering historical weekends, for getting into the make do and mend vibe. Includes a vintage teas and cake.

What's included

• Tuition, use of machines and tools needed
• Use of patterns and templates
• Vintage teas or coffees and cake
• Onsite free parking

What you will learn

• Opportunity to sew on different types of vintage machines
• How to cut garments to get the most fabric
• Using patterns and templates

What you need to bring

• Fabrics or garment to upcycle and matching threads
• A packed lunch, creativity needs sustenance
• What to do next

• You can book by buying a ticket online
• Any questions you can email on: the woodcottagecrafts@gmail.com
• Tell your friends see if they want to get creative too
• Go to the blog post “what next” at the end of the events page