The G&G Stitch Academy Kids' half term sewing workshop - fabric chain garland
Do you have a crafty child or teenager inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee?
Are they eager to learn how to use a sewing machine or improve their hand-sewing techniques but unsure where to start?
Looking for a fun, creative activity to keep them engaged during the May half-term break?
In this 3-hour sewing session, students will explore a variety of materials and sewing tools, including how to safely and confidently use a sewing machine. They'll apply their new skills by creating their very own fabric chain garland to take home!
Children will choose from a selection of coordinating fabrics and trims to make their project. Children can get crafty with ribbons, embellishments, and bold colours, this is the perfect chance for young makers to get stitching and express their unique style. They can also experiment with a variety of different stitches on the sewing machine!
Friday 29th May 2026- 10.00am-1:00pm
The session is ideal for complete beginners, but also offers additional challenges for those who are more familiar with sewing, including children who already attend the G&G Stitch Academy.
Suitable for ages 7 and up, this class is designed to be fun and accessible for all skill levels.
Do you have a crafty child or teenager inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee?
Are they eager to learn how to use a sewing machine or improve their hand-sewing techniques but unsure where to start?
Looking for a fun, creative activity to keep them engaged during the May half-term break?
In this 3-hour sewing session, students will explore a variety of materials and sewing tools, including how to safely and confidently use a sewing machine. They'll apply their new skills by creating their very own fabric chain garland to take home!
Children will choose from a selection of coordinating fabrics and trims to make their project. Children can get crafty with ribbons, embellishments, and bold colours, this is the perfect chance for young makers to get stitching and express their unique style. They can also experiment with a variety of different stitches on the sewing machine!
Friday 29th May 2026- 10.00am-1:00pm
The session is ideal for complete beginners, but also offers additional challenges for those who are more familiar with sewing, including children who already attend the G&G Stitch Academy.
Suitable for ages 7 and up, this class is designed to be fun and accessible for all skill levels.
Further Information
- How to use textiles tools and equipment (scissors, needles, pins, marking chalk etc)
- How to use a sewing machine safely
- How to sew a straight seam
- How to sew a zig zag stitch
- How to turn corners
- Optional extras if more confident/have existing sewing machine skills:
- Experiment with different stitches on the sewing machine
This class is suitable for children and teenagers aged over 7 years old, who are either completely new to sewing or have some sewing experience.
All of the materials and components needed for the project including a cushion pad.
Use of the g&g templates for each project
Use of the sewing machines and machine thread
If you or your child has their own basic sewing kit (e.g scissors, pins, tape measure, needles and marking chalk) then please bring along with you. If not, then don't worry, we can provide equipment for them to use during the session.
Lorna Hulme
Lorna is forever grateful to her Mum for teaching her to sew as an adult. She fell in love with everything sewing! So much so that she couldn’t bear to keep these skills to herself. Being driven by her passion for inspiring other people to sew, Lorna spent 7 years sharing this love of sewing through teaching others in her own sewing workshop business.
Lorna joined the Guthrie & Ghani team in January 2024 as the Workshops and events coordinator. She is responsible for organising the programme of events and sewing workshops and will be joining the team of sewing tutors too.
Lorna loves all aspects of sewing but her particular passion is dressmaking.
When she’s not sewing she enjoys running, cycling, running around after 2 teenagers and drinking hot chocolate!
