Posts Tagged ‘Sewing Lessons’

Sewing Tour – Little Hands Designs London

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

Hi Everyone,

I just can’t believe the fantastic time I’m having on our sewing tour. Each day is filled with visiting wonderful places and meeting gorgeous creative people!

I’m pleased to share our 5th stop which was to Little Hands Designs. It was here that we met with the director Astrid Jacoby and even got to spend some time assisting students in one of Astrid’s sewing classes!

Astrid and her team at Little Hands Designs help students from 8 to 88 years, develop their own style, experiment with different materials, design with or without dressmaking patterns and master the sewing machine.

Astrid & Maree

Little Hands finds its niche in providing students with practical skills and a way of approaching problems which enables them to find solutions for themselves. Their work is project based and students are taught skills and are encouraged to approach any difficulties along the way which are then universally transferable.

In the video below we interview Astrid about her sewing school at Little Hands Design.

Astrid takes us on our tour around her sewing school to see the amazing designs and creative projects she challenges her students to make!

In the video below one of Astrid’s sewing students Helen shares with us a gorgeous skirt she made!

Helen also shares with us a dress she made at Little Hands Design – just beautiful!

Hilary is in the process of making a new garment in her sewing class at Little Hands. Watch the video below to see what it is!

Melanie is in the planning stage of making a pretty new apron for her daughter. Watch the video below to hear about the ideas we came up with and a sewing tip too!

Some photos from inside Little Hands Designs

Thank you Astrid and her students for a fantastic visit to your sewing school, we look forward to visiting again soon!

We highly recommend visiting Astrid at Little Hands Designs next time you’re in London or book into a class!

Please find below more information about Little Hands Design

Address: 67 Belsize Lane??NW3 5AU

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7431 0573

Website: http://www.littlehandsdesign.com

Please leave a comment below for us and Astrid, we would love to hear from you, how you liked this blog post, perhaps a special sewing project you’re currently working on or are inspired to do next. Also if you’ve been to Little Hands Design too or if it’s now on your list of places to visit!

Stay tuned for our next stop on our London 2012 Sewing Tour coming your way soon!

Happy Sewing,

Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
T: +61 3 5264 1666
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com

Would you like to watch these videos on my You Tube channel???Maree Pigdon at Little Hands Designs London

Sewing Tour – V V Rouleaux London

Sunday, October 21st, 2012

Hi Everyone,

Our next stop on our London 2012 Sewing Tour was ???V V Rouleaux??? which is a gorgeous shop filled with beautiful ribbons, trims, tie backs and more!

Faye and the team at??V V Rouleaux gave us a very warm welcome, shared interesting information about what they offer including their unique approach to helping creative people all over the world with their sewing projects!

Annabel Lewis is the founder of V V Rouleaux where in 1990 she closed her flower shop in Parsons Green and opened a ribbon shop -??V V Rouleaux.

Video interview with Faye from V V Rouleaux

Learn how the team at V V Rouleaux could help you with the perfect ribbon, trim or feather for your next sewing project. Watch the video below!

Jacqueline outside V V Rouleaux

Here are some pictures from V V Rouleaux

I just LOVE tassels!

V V Rouleaux re-cycle everything and don’t throw a scrap away. Instead they make unique pieces from the short ends of their ribbons and trims just like the gorgeous models below. They are available for sale at V V Rouleaux.

So many trims – which one will Jacqueline choose for her next sewing project?

Amazing masks at V V Rouleaux!

Thank you Faye and the team for a warm, welcoming and informative visit to V V Rouleaux we look forward to visiting again soon.

We highly recommend visiting Faye and the team at V V Rouleaux next time you’re in London or ask them via email to help you from where ever you are in the world with sourcing the perfect ribbon or trim for your next sewing project.

Please find below more information about V V Rouleaux

Address: 102 Marylebone Lane??London W1U 2QD

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7224 5179

Website: http://www.vvrouleaux.com

Please leave a comment below for us and the team at V V Rouleaux, we would love to hear from you, how you liked this blog post, perhaps a special ribbon or trim you have or are looking for. Also if you’ve been to V V Rouleaux too or if it’s now on your list of places to visit!

Stay tuned for our next stop on our London 2012 Sewing Tour coming your way soon! Please click on the social media buttons below to share this with your friends!

Happy Sewing,

Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
T: +61 3 5264 1666
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com

Would you like to watch these videos on my You Tube channel???Sewing Tour – V V Rouleaux London

Sewing Tour – The Button Queen London

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

Hi Everyone,

Our next stop on our London 2012 Sewing Tour was ‘The Button Queen’ and yes as you guessed it a shop full of buttons!

Martyn Frith from The Button Queen welcomed us into his quaint button shop and shared some fabulous tips and showed us beautiful antique buttons!

The Button Queen is now run by Martyn and Isabel Frith, however the business was founded by Martyn’s mother, Toni, who was an antique dealer in the 1950′s! The Button Queen is the only shop in London that specialises in both modern and antique buttons.

Watch the video below where Martyn shows us some beautiful rose antique buttons and gives a great tip on getting the most out of antique or extra special buttons when sewing.

Martyn tells us about the history of The Button Queen and it came to be!

Learn all about the large variety of customers who shop at The Button Queen in the video below.

Martyn offers a fantastic service to not only local people in London but also all over the world. Watch the video below to discover how he might be able to help you!

Here are some photos of our visit to The Button Queen.

Jacqueline at The Button Queen

Textile Artwork of The Button Queen Store

Antique Buttons

So many buttons!

Thank you Martyn for a warm, welcoming and informative visit to The Button Queen.

We highly recommend visiting Martyn at The Button Queen next time you’re in London or ask him via email to help you with sourcing the perfect button for your next sewing project.

Please find below more information about The Button Queen

Address: 76 Marylebone Lane??London W1U 2PR

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 (0) 207 935 1505

Website: http://www.thebuttonqueen.co.uk

Please leave a comment below for us and Martyn, we would love to hear from you, how you liked this blog post, perhaps a special button you have or are looking for. Also if you’ve been to The Button Queen too or if it’s now on your list of places to visit!

Stay tuned for our next stop on our London 2012 Sewing Tour coming your way soon!

Happy Sewing,

Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
T: +61 3 5264 1666
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com

Would you like to watch these videos on my You Tube channel???Sewing Tour – The Button Queen Interview with Martyn & Maree Pigdon