Sewing Edges, Bee Potential!
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Hi Reader, Woohoo! I did it!After six months of dedicated work, I’m thrilled to announce that I have officially passed my AET teaching qualification! 🎉 When I first embarked on this journey, I thought it would be a doddle. After all, I’ve been teaching sewing to adults for several years now, and I expected to have it all wrapped up in six weeks. However, I found this qualification was quite a challenge! The experience has been both enlightening and rewarding, pushing me to grow in ways I hadn’t anticipated. I’m over the moon and relieved to have it completed just as the academic year comes to a close—what a perfect time to wrap things up! This was crucial for me to continue teaching sewing next year at Surrey Adult Learning. Finishing FinesseI’m also delighted to announce that I’ve added a new module to the Sew Like A Pro Kit: Finishing Finesse! With instant on-demand access, you can now elevate your edges by mastering stunning, professional finishes without an overlocker. Learn how to sew bound and Hong Kong seams, French seams, felled seams, and vintage seam finishes to make your garments look as fantastic inside as they do outside. This new module is available now for those who have already purchased the kit. If you haven’t yet joined us, don’t miss out! You can grab the entire Sew Like A Pro Kit for just £25 (full price £99) by clicking here. Sewing Bee Experience in ReadingAdditionally, I’m excited to invite you to experience our Pyjama Making Course! If you want the Sewing Bee experience without the drama, this is just for you! Arrive every morning for five days at a fully equipped, beautiful sewing studio space in Reading, and immerse yourself in sewing a pyjama set for yourself. You’ll be alongside up to five other sewing bees on the same pyjama-making journey. I’ll guide you through making fit adjustments to the pattern, finishing seams beautifully, making piping, a collar, and a button stand, as well as troubleshooting any issues that arise. At the end of the five days, you’ll walk away with a beautifully made, perfectly fitting pair of pyjamas. Just bring the pattern (McCalls 8056), fabric, and lunch—we’ll supply everything else you need, plus copious cups of tea and coffee. Make a real sewing holiday of it and take advantage of Reading's many B&B and hotel options!
Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement. I can’t wait to bring even more knowledge and creativity to our sewing sessions! |
Vee Tanner
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