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Winter Workshop Brochure 2019 

Weekly Sit & Sew sessions. 

Great value and an opportunity 

to meet like-minded people. 

Why not finish off a project or 

start a new one. 

There are no Tutors at these 

sessions, but we will always try 

to help where we can. 

No need to wait to join, just 

check availability for the day you wish to attend. 

£8.00 per 3-hour session if you book a block of 4 (£32.00). 

Pay as You Go £10.00 x 3-hour session. 

Sewing Machine Hire only £2.50 

Weekly Sit & Sew Sessions 

Tuesday 9.30 -12.30 

Friday 9.30 – 12.30 

Sunday ALL Day for £7.00 only 

**Sit & Sew is not recommended for complete beginners…why 

not let us help you to get started on one of our other classes 

first? 

www.ohsewsweetshop.co.uk

Wednesday 

10.00am- 

12.00pm 

Weekly Classes 

Introduction to Patchwork & Quilting with Rosemary 

£35 block x 4 or 10.00 PAYG 

Join Rosemary for a variety of 

projects from simple cushions or 

bags to lovely quilts…we help you 

choose! We can help you to 

progress through the quilt making 

process and working on techniques that will assist you in 

completing a quilt from start to finish. 

Patchwork & Quilting with Rosemary 

£35 block of 4 or 10.00 PAYG 

Wednesday 

Project based and suitable for those with 

a desire to improve their Patchwork & 

Quilting Skills. Book blocks of 4 to work 

on developing your skills with a variety 

projects on hand to inspire you. 

1.00pm- 

3.00pm 

Wednesday 

6.00pm- 

9.00pm 

Patchwork & Quilting with Bev 

£50 block of 4 or 15.00 PAYG 

Project based and working at your own 

pace on Patchwork & Quilting Projects 

every Weds evening with Bev. We have a 

variety projects on hand to inspire you. 

Places available on our evening class – 

Please ask. 


Monthly Classes Diary Jan Feb March April 

Medallion Quilt BOM 

Alison’s Monday Sewing 

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23rd 

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8 th pm 

Evie’s Applique Quilt Group2/3 

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Monthly Workshops/Classes 

Your Sewing Time with Alison 

12-3pm 2 nd Monday each Month £20.00. Start date 

Monday 14 th January (Booking required) 

You provide the pattern, fabric and other 

bits & bobs required and Alison will 

provide the advice, guidance & tools. 

Together you will work on your very own 

project of choice. You may have already 

started a project and have found yourself 

a bit stuck or you just need that extra bit 

of motivation to finish a pile of UFOs 

(Unfinished Objects). Come along and get 

the help & advice you need. Please get in touch to discuss your project 

in advance. This workshop is for dressmaking projects (clothes) only 

but can be for menswear, ladies or children’s wear. 


Dressmaking with Alison – AKA BagladyBird 

Alison AKA BagladyBird has been with 

Oh Sew Sweet for 2 years now and 

comes with over 20 years of creative 

dressmaking and pattern drafting 

experience. A Fashion Graduate of the 

Surrey Institute of Art & Design, Alison has specialised in 

creating bespoke occasion wear in collaboration with a range of clients. We 

always receive excellent feedback about her knowledge and teaching 

style…very patient and explains things in very good way! 

We have a couple of classes specifically for beginners and then this year we 

are going to concentrate on helping you to 

Build a Handmade Wardrobe – that’s fit to flatter 

Using Sew to Grow patterns that are designed to be mixed and matched to 

create your own perfectly fitting handmade wardrobe. Our workshops will 

help you to focus your collection and ensure that all your pieces will look 

cohesive and mix well together. 

Simple Skirt for Beginners 

Saturday 26 th January 

9.30 am – 12.30.pm £30.00 

This beginner skirt with Alison with an elastic waist is a 

simple project with tons of variations. A great 

introduction to sewing and once you have the basic know 

how there will be no stopping you creating lots of them. 

A popular class for those just starting out. 


Kimono Jacket for Beginners 

Saturday 26 th January 1.00 – 4.00pm £30.00 

Kimono style jackets are such a big trend this year. 

This workshop is ideal for beginner’s who already 

know how to use a sewing machine, a good quick and 

easy make, ideal to thrown on over a dress on 

summer evenings, on the beach or dress up a jeans 

and T-shirt combo. 

Mastering Your Overlocker 

Over Locker Day with 1-1 Tuition £30.00 per hour. (hourly slots to be booked) 

Sunday 27 th January 

Never be overwhelmed or outsmarted by your over locker again! 

The Stella Skirt (Sizes xs-4xl) 

Saturday 23 rd February 

This session unravels the mysteries of threading the 

machine, use of different needles, stitch length and 

tension control. Having mastered the set-up, we 

move on to the essentials of handling the differential 

feed, narrow overlocking and rolled hemming. All in 

an hour’s Masterclass with Alison you’ll discover 

new ways to sew using stretch and challenging 

fabrics. 

10.00 – 3.30pm £59.00* inc pattern valued at £17.99 

Inspired by the effortlessly chic styles of the 

1960's, the Stella Skirt features exposed 

topstitched pockets, chunky belt loops, and a thick 

hem for an added retro flare. Mix and Match your 

prints to create a whole new look or keep it clean 

and simple with a stone washed linen or thick wale cord. 

**You will be given time to cut out your pattern before the class for ALL sessions with 

Alison 


The Seoul Blossom Blouse (Sizes xs-4xl) 

Saturday 30 th March 


This top feature flattering front diamond darts, V- 

Neck, and a curved back hem with side slits making it 

perfect for the "french tuck". The optional bow cuff 

completes the design making this the top you've been 

looking for to add to 

The Fremantle Frock (Sizes xs-4xl) 

Saturday 27 th April 


The Fremantle Frock is a clever design that will 

certainly fit to flatter any shape! This dress features 

contouring princess lines down the front of the dress, 

with some sneaky hidden pockets. A simple curved 

hem also gives this frock a bit of added flare and is 

perfectly suited for quilting weight cottons, chambray and Japanese linens. 

The Bespoke Blazer (Sizes xs-4xl) 

Saturday 25 th May 


Dress to impress, day or night, in the Bespoke 

Blazer. Make the 3/4 sleeve version out of rayon for 

a flirty casual feel or use a structured linen for a 

posh polished look. The back-seaming contours to 

create a figure flattering shape, and the front panels 

cascade back to reveal the lining. Great opportunity to add a pop of colour! 

Style the Bespoke Blazer with your favourite pair of jeans, a smart dress, or 

your Stella Skirt/top combo to make this style uniquely yours. 


The Bondi Top (Sizes xs-4xl) 

Saturday 29 th June 


The Bondi Top is the absolute wardrobe staple and 

pairs perfectly with skinny jeans, a great pair of 

fitted harem pants, or tucked into a skirt. So versatile 

and a great way to show off fun prints. This top 

feature a curved hem that is slightly longer in the 

back and a contrast back yoke. Stylish Simplicity! 

Saturday & Sunday Skills Builder Workshops 

Oh Sew Crafty Bag with Jane (£35.00 Inc. all fabric) 

Dates: Saturday 12 th January 10 -4pm 

We are bringing back an old favourite with this 

craft bag class. Jane has done this one several 

times and we have a special offer that includes 

all material! Very good for beginners or those 

who just can’t resist a bag. All abilities welcome 

suitable for 10+. Places fill fast so BOOK NOW 

Blooming Marvellous Cushion with Bev £35.00 Free Patten 

Date: Sunday 13th January 10.30 – 4.00 

Stitch a 3D flower in a vintage style. 

Gathered and folded flower petals are 

stitched together to create a delightful 

flower which is then stitched to a background and finished off 

with a co ordinating button. Bev will show you how to make the 

blocks that can then form either a cushion or Bed Runner. Once made these 

flowers can be added to anything. 


Love Doves Cushion with Audrey - £35 inc Free Pattern 

Date: Sunday 20 th January 10.30am – 4.00pm 

Birds of a feather stick together and if you like birds 

and applique then this workshop is for you. These 

cute Love Doves make a classy cushion, or they could 

be put onto a bag. They would make a perfect gift if 

you know a couple who would love them as much as 

we do. 

NEW*** Dresden Plate Machine Embroidery Part 

1 with Audrey £40 incs. Embroidery Design 

Saturday 26th January 10.00am – 3.00pm 

Delightful Dresden this traditional quilting 

pattern has been created for embroidery 

machines! Dresden Appliques features 9 patterns 

plus a blank one for a unique and creative twist. 

Ok you have the all singing all dancing Embroidery 

Machine but what else can you do with it? Why not 

join Audrey on this 2-day workshop and be shown how to get the most out of 

this fabulous design which combines applique and elaborate embroidery. 

Day One is loading the embroidery designs and stitching out, then you 

complete the blocks at home returning later next month to put the blocks 

together. There are many designs on the disc for you to choose from. Day Two 

is instruction and complete tuition on how to create this small quilt. 

Sassy Sunflower Scrap bag and Pin Cushion with Jane £30 

Date: Sunday 27 th January 10.30am-4.00pm 

This one is for a fabulous sewing table accessory. A pincushion and a 

scrap bag all sewed up together in one of the cutest 

flowers ever. One is never enough. Cute was never 

this practical. It even has a pocket to store your 

snippers. Take 3 fat quarters, a charm pack and a 

couple of hours and you will have it sewn up. This is 

a fabulous class and would be wonderful for your 

sewing room or a great gift for a sewing friend. 


Branching Out Lap Quilt with Audrey £35.00 

Dates: Saturday 2 nd February 10.00am – 4.00pm 

Another fabulous applique class with 

Audrey with a unique pattern from 

America. Owls are on trend again this 

year and will make a bold statement 

plus add impact on your quilting. 

Perfect for baby quilts in either soft 

or bold colours stitch up the whole 

branch for a striking quilt or wall 

hanging. 

Easy Lattice Beginners Quilt with Bev £40 incs Free Charm Pack 

Dates: Sunday 3 rd February 10.30am – 4.00pm 

This Beginners Quilt looks complicated but is an easy one for 

beginners or intermediates. The quilt uses a charm pack (5″ x 5″ precut 

squares), which can also be cut from other fabric too) and crisp, 

white sashing, for an effect that looks like a lattice fence, with pops 

of bright colour bursting through! Perfect 

for a Baby Quilt or Adult Quilt in 

gorgeous vintage colours. 


Durham Pennies – Hand Sewing with Guest Tutor Helen Barnes £40.00 

Dates: Saturday 9 th February 10.00am – 4.00pm 

Explore the patterns and motifs used in the 

Durham quilts sewn by the girls in the mining 

villages in northern England. Using these patterns 

drawn out with old pennies you can then design 

and quilt a cushion panel to decorate your home. 

The workshop is designed to enhance your knowledge of the rich 

heritage of quilts designed and quilted in the north of E ngland, learn 

about the Weardale chain, feather cable, 

lovers knot and rose templates along with 

many other designs inspired by nature. 

Find out about the people who quilted the 

designs and the history of these treasured 

quilts. You will develop the skills of 

creating a unique Durham design using 

traditional templates from a central point 

working outwards to draw out your cushion panel. The design will then 

be transferred to fabric and be hand quilted in traditional neutral 

colours or choose brighter colours to create your own modern textile 

art. At the end of the workshop you will have a unique quilted panel 

inspired by the Durham quilters which can then be made into a cushion 

or framed. 

Scrappy Hearts Quilt with Audrey £35 

Dates: Sunday 10 th February 10.30am – 4.00pm 

Have a Heart just in time for Valentine’s Day and a 

wonderful way of expressing your love for someone 

special. This 37” x 45” small quilt would be perfect for 

a baby or as a wall hanging. Techniques to learn will 

include how to sew directly onto your wadding in 

stitch and flip. Perfect for beginners and already causing a stir in the shop! 


Rockport Carryall Bag with Jane £35 

Dates: Sunday 17 th February 10.30am – 4.00pm 

Large open top bag or basket -- great for 

holding everything! Channel stitched sides 

with a large bow. Show off with our 

magnificent digital prints or pull your 

unique look all together by using one fabric 

for the bottom, handles, binding and bow. We will be making the 

Medium 24"x 42" bag in class. 

Machine Embroidery Part 2 Delightful Dresden with Audrey £40 

Dates: Saturday 23 rd February October 10.00am – 

3.00pm 

Day 2 of this fabulous Machine Embroidery 

Class with Audrey and the chance to finish off 

your beautiful Lap Quilt. Must have complete 

part One. 

The Wefty Tool Cushion with Bev £40 inc Wefty Tool 

Dates: Sunday 24 th February 10.30 – 4.00pm 

The WEFTY is designed specifically for use 

with fabric strips, either cut width of fabric 

or on the bias, single or double fold. 

Another NEW Tool from America and we 

just know it will work fabulously with our 

Sasher Tools! On this class Bev will walk 

through every step of the weaving process 

* Make a woven panel 16 x 18 inches 

* Includes instructions for a cushion 


Lolly the Elephant Pouffe with Jane £35 incs Pattern 

Dates: Saturday 2 nd March 10.00am – 4.00pm 

‘I’m off to the Jungle’ laughs the merry 

toddler seated on Lolly the Jumbo’s back. 

Any child would be thrilled to possess 

such a wonderful toy. Based on a pattern 

from the 1960’s passed onto us by Dawn 

one of our customers, Lolly is a pouffesized 

toy on which a toddler can ride! 

Make him out of tweeds or in a beautiful 

patchwork style, he is bound to be popular. 

Using your Walking Foot in Quilting with Audrey £30 

Dates: Sunday 3rd March 10.30am – 4.00pm 

Do you want to do more than ‘Stitch in the Ditch’ 

when it comes to quilting those quilts? Then this is a 

class for you bring your walking foot (even feed foot) 

and learn to create fancy stitches, cross hatch, curved 

lines, and even cables, with no or little marking out. At the end of the session 

you will have quilting samples to take home and lots of ideas for the future. 

Pretty Daisy Patches Quilt Part 1 with Audrey £35 

Dates: Saturday 9 th March 10.00am – 4.00pm 

Where traditional meets modern, this workshop 

will be over 2 sessions and covers both applique 

and piecing. The pretty Daisy Patch quilt 

measures 64” x 90” and skills will be joining 

strips and blocks then adding the flowers and a 

great way to use up those scraps. This is recommended for quilters 

with beginning to intermediate piecing and applique experience. 


Creative stitch: Unique wall art picture with Guest Tutor Helen Moyes £45 

Dates: Sunday 10 th March 10.30am – 4.00pm 

Come and play with Helen, 

who is a Textile Artist, and 

learn how to use a range of 

textile art materials. Takehome 

lots of knowledge and samples as well as 

your own design. Class includes painting on 

fabric and textile art materials, machine 

embroidery: drawing with stitch techniques and maybe Incorporate 

embellishments and found objects. 

Townsville Wool Applique Runner with Audrey £35.00 

Dates: Saturday 16 th March 10.00am – 4.00pm 

We are super 

excited about this 

new technique of 

Wool Felt Applique 

as it’s easy to get 

stuck in a rut with your quilting and this offers a new skill to try. 

You will learn how to applique wool felt, which is different from 

appliqueing cotton. The project is a row of coloured houses, lined by 

trees. This small quilt is perfect to use over a doorway or on a table. 

Pretty Dresses Applique with Bev £35 inc FREE Pattern 

Dates: Sunday 17 th March 10.30- 4.00pm 

Easy machine applique blocks using the Pretty 

Dresses Pattern. A great way to use up all those 

pretty fabrics in your stash oh what fun we just love 

this quilt. Lots of pretty fabrics and easy machine 

applique. You can even add embellishments, like buttons and lace. 


Pretty Daisy Patches Part 2 with Audrey £35 

Dates: Sunday 24 th March 10.30- 4.00pm 

Part Two of this pretty Daisy Patch quilt to 

complete your blocks and finishing off. You will 

need to have completed Part One. 

Hortense the Mouse with Jane £35 with Pattern 

Dates: Saturday 30 th March 10.00- 4.00pm 

Another fabulous Toy Making Workshop with Jane, 

they are always popular so make sur you get your 

name down quick! This pattern from 14 Days a Week 

to make an adorable, snuggly mouse and her undies 

as shown. Additional patterns are available to make 

a wardrobe suitable for a well-dressed mouse for every occasion. 

Finished mouse is approximately 19" tall. 

Introduction to The Sasher Tool with Bev £15.00 each 

session or both for £25 

Dates: Sunday 31 st March 10.30am – 1.00pm Session 1, 

Session 2 is 1.30pm – 4.00pm 

As seen on Hochanda TV our Bev will be offering 

a class on tips and techniques for the brilliant 

Sasher Tool. We are running a ½ Day AM Session on the fantastic 

Sasher and how best to use it. 


The PM session offers you the opportunity 

to bring along any project that you would 

like help with involving Sashing or if you 

haven’t got one then we can start you off on 

building your Quilt as You Go blocks. Come 

and see what all the fuss is about! PS and be 

highly entertained by Bev 

Camden Bags with Jane £35 with Pattern 

Dates: Saturday 6 th April 10.00- 4.00pm 

A brilliant zigzag stitched bag and another great 

pattern by Aunties Two. This bag is sure to be a 

winner as no shaping required! Simply made from 

a rectangle for the sides and an oval for the 

bottom. Can be made using a Jelly roll or a 

fabulous digital panel perhaps! In this class you 

will make the medium bag but be given the pattern 

for the small and large bag to make later too. 

Classic Table Runner with Audrey £30.00 

Dates: Sunday 7 th April 10.30- 4.00pm 

Table runners are always a popular class and 

this one is no exception. Using simple piecing 

this Checker Border Runner is perfect to grace 

any table or dresser top. Perfect for Beginners 

or Intermediates. 


Lounge Around Pillow with Audrey £35 

Dates: Saturday 13 th April 10.00- 4.00pm 

This class involves using decorative yo-yos on a 

rectangle shaped pillow. Choose contemporary 

fabrics for a modern take on traditional hand sewn 

yoyo’s and complete the pillows with some simple 

machine piecing and quilting. 

Rectangular pillow measures 27" x17". 

Faux Chenille Techniques with Guest Tutor Helen Moyes £22.50 

Dates: Sunday 14 th April 10.30am – 1pm 

A great workshop to those fairly new to using a sewing 

machine. Layering, stitching and slashing to produce a 

lovely panel. Experiment with different types of fabric, 

denim, velvet and sheers. 

Free Machine Doodling with Guest Tutor Helen Moyes £25 or £40 for both 

Dates: Sunday 14 th April 1.30pm – 4.30pm 

Join Helen, our newest Textile Artist 

Tutor and learn how to draw with a 

sewing machine. You will be taught 

how to set up a sewing machine ready 

for free-machine embroidery, have a 

go at doodling with the machine it 

easy and lot of fun. 


Lacy Bloom Table Topper with Bev £35 

Dates: Sunday 21 st April 10.30am – 4.00pm 

Stop and smell the flowers with this happy 

table topper. Applique flower shapes and 

trim away the extra felt to give your runner 

a lacy look. Plus, how different too is the 

Circle shape you will be the envy of your 

friends with this beauty! 

Indian Kantha with Guest Tutor Helen Barnes £45 

Dates: Saturday 27 th April 10.00am – 4.00pm 

Discover the delights of colour and stitch 

using traditional hand stitch from Bengal, 

India. Design and create an attractive, unique 

sketch book cover while immersing yourself 

in the Indian culture. The workshop is 

designed to enhance your knowledge of Indian kantha work you will 

study patterns and techniques used by the Muslim and Hindu 

communities and see how they vary in motifs and the overall 

composition of a hanging, bag or mat. 

You will develop the skills of using the kantha running stitch to 

create texture and pattern. Appliqué skills will be taught which can 

be used to add a decorative kantha motif to your book cover. At the 

end of the workshop you will have a book cover made from kantha 

cloth with an appliquéd Indian motif to use for notes or sketch ing. 

Bitty Bag with Jane £40 inc Quiltsmart Fusible Interfacing 

Dates: Sunday 28 th April 10.30am – 4.00pm 

The Bitty Bag is a small bag but perfect for your 

wool projects, snacks, cosmetics or as an evening 

bag. Using Quiltsmart printed fusible interfacing 

this simple technique makes the assembly super 

easy! Great for 2 ½” strips or charm pack. 


**Materials only included where stated, please feel free to bring your own 

fabric if you wish to do so. 

It is advisable to bring your own cottons, bobbins, scissors etc. to all classes. 

Please check beforehand for a full list of requirement’s per class 

Some equipment is available within classes such as rotary 

cutters and mats, however there is often not enough to 

go around a full class so you will therefore be required to 

share. 

We like to encourage you to bring your own machine but please ensure it is in 

full working order. Our Janome Machines are available to hire, please check 

availability before class 

How to Book 

To book a class or workshop you can either: 

Telephone 01226 805955 Call in and book directly, Find us on Eventbright or 

Email hello@ohsewsweetshop.co.uk 

You can pay online, in store, over the phone or via PayPal invoice. 

A 50% deposit is required on booking. 

Please note when making a booking it is assumed that our terms and conditions 

have been read and approved. 

These can be found on our website or in the shop. Please ask. 

If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be added, please subscribe via 

our website www.ohsewsweetshop.co.uk. 

Enquiries can also be made on Facebook 

www.facebook.com/Ohsewsweetshopuk 


Car Parking & Directions 

Address & Opening Hours 

Oh Sew Sweet Ltd, The Hut, Dovecliffe Rd, Wood Walk, Wombwell, Barnsley, 

S73 8UE 

There is a Free Car park to the front & rear of our premises, please do not park 

on the residential side street. Wombwell Train Station is 2 minutes away which 

also has free car parking. We are just off JCT 36 of the M1 motorway towards 

Cortonwood Retail Park. 

Monday 9.30 – 3.30pm, Tuesday 9.00 - 4.00pm, Wednesday 9.00am – 9pm, 

Thursday & Friday 9.00am -4.00pm, Saturday 9.00 – 4.30pm, Sunday 10.30am- 

4pm. 

Watch Lorrayne & Bev on Hochanda TV 

shopping channel. 

They will demo Sashers, kits, patterns and 

more. They are rapidly becoming a firm 

favourite with the presenters and customers 

alike. www.hochandatv.com 


We work in partnership with The Sewing Centre to 

bring you the best possible prices on Sewing 

Machines. We will match or beat ANY PRICE 

online, at shows or in a shop! We can supply all 

makes of machines. Call in for a demo. 

We have plenty of car parking and can accept bus 

trips (Please book in advance). 

We can arrange demonstrations for group bookings, 

lunch, Afternoon Tea’s all in a beautiful shop with 

friendly, helpful staff. 

Our onsite café is now managed and operated by Jangelynne. 

The menu is extensive and the coffee and cake to die for! 

Contact us on 01226 805955 for more information.

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