Beginners Dressmaking Class Results!

On Tuesday evening it was our Beginner Dressmakers last week and we wanted to share their beautiful dresses with you!

This teal number is made from a gorgeous Art Gallery Fabrics print from our shop. Made with a slightly scooped out neckline with a facing.

 Lina made this cheerful shift dress with a Marimekko fabric she bought in Finland!

Here is the teal dress again as well as a lovely Dashwood studio print shift dress!

This artisan look dress was made with our Olive green french linen and Lou added a lovely cream bias binding around the neckline.

How perfect will this black dress with golden dots look in the Holiday season? Lovely job!

If you would love to learn where to start when making yourself a dress or if you would like to brush up on your sewing skills next Beginner Dressmaking Class is starting on Tuesday the 8th of November. Click here to book online and secure a space!

Stretch Knicker Making Class

Join us on the Saturday the 1st of October 10.30-1pm for a morning of knicker making!

This workshop is a great introduction to sewing with jersey as well as making lingerie. We will be using Flo-Jo's stretch knicker pattern to make a comfy pair of 'shortie' stretch knickers with stretch lace to give a professional looking finish!
The pattern comes in UK sizes 6-22 and all materials are included in the class. You'll never need to buy a pair of ready made knickers again after this workshop, we do have limited spaces so book now and why not bring a friend!

Click here to book online!

Shift To Fit Sewing Workshop

This month we helped some beautiful shift dresses take shape, using the Laurel dress pattern. The next beginners dressmaking class starts Tuesday the 6th of September. Get more information about the class on our website or call in to the shop if you are interested.

The dress includes learning how to put a sleeve in, sewing details such as darts and pockets, a choice of two different ways to sew a neckline as well sewing a concealed zipper.

Such a pretty pocket! This dragonfly print from Inprint can be found in store at Flo-Jo Boutique.

 A lovely maxi dress version of the Laurel dress by Colette patterns.

And a summery batik version with pockets!

There are so many ways to alter a simple shift dress to make it just your style! What is your favourite kind of shift dress?

Shift Dress- Beginners Dressmaking Class

On Tuesday the 7th of June, at 6.30-8.30pm we start another Beginners Dressmaking Class at Flo-Jo Boutique, making Colette Patterns Laurel dress as it has proved to be a favourite amongst our makers!

With the Laurel dress pattern you will learn how to follow a sewing pattern, sew sleeves, bias binding, a facing around a neckline as well as inserting a concealed zip. Below are some pictures from the latest class finished dresses!

Ollie made a dress for his girlfriend in this lovely blue cherries cotton print from our shop with shortened sleeves and a neckline with facing.

This is Kate's first ever garment and she finished it beautifully with a red and white polkadot binding and matching pocket!

Kelly's retro inspired shift dress was also finished off with binding as well as done with two pockets and an altered neckline.

If you want to learn how to make your own shift dress you can sign on to the next class online here! Or pop in to the shop or give us a ring 0117 9041498!

Flo-Jo Boutique - Skirt in a Day Class

Today we had the "Sew a Skirt in a Day Class" in the Flo-Jo work shop. We had two lovely makers booked in, despite the very tempting sunshine!

Ready to make their very first garment, they both chose a cotton print each to work with. If you are looking for spring summed up in a skirt they'll look something like this!

Two very concentrated sewers. They both chose to make a pleated skirt with a 5 cm wide waistband and concealed zip down the centre back seam.

 

Look at the work on this concealed zip, it's perfectly sewn. For a first zip ever, that is very impressive!

Waistband in place, time for a button and buttonhole.

After a couple of fittings, adjustments and a hem; Two beautiful handmade skirts, in one day!

New Dressmaking Class- Colette patterns Hazel dress

Learn how to make this lovely Summer dress over a 5 week course at Flo-Jo Boutique. You will learn how to make a gathered skirt with in-seam pockets, sew a panelled fitted bodice and a concealed zip in the back of the dress.

The class runs from 6.30-8.30 on Tuesday evenings in the Flo-Jo workshop, starting on the 17th of May for £95.

Colette patterns Hazel dress for beginners comes as this lovely booklet filled with cutting layouts, easy to follow instructions and pattern pieces for UK sizes 6-22.

Book online, in the shop or over the phone 0117 9041498!

Beginners dressmaking class starting 12th of april

Just before Easter our most recent beginners dressmaking class finished their dresses using the Laurel dress pattern by Colette! We will have a new beginners class using the same sewing pattern starting from Tuesday the 12th of April if you are interested in giving it a go yourself!

Below are three very different versions of the Laurel dress which is a great first dressmaking project for those who haven't followed a sewing pattern before or attempted sewing sleeves and zips.

 You could add a contrast bias binding around the sleeves and neckline.

 Andrea made her Laurel dress fit her growing baby bump by adding pleat centre front.

Or you could make the Laurel dress in a plain denim and make the pockets a bit bigger as seen above. You will get help and advice along the way as well as get to know some brand new sewists and friends!

Read more and book online here!

Let's get Sewing Classes in January!

Let's Get Sewing level 1:
Saturday 16th of January 10-1 pm.
Perfect for the complete beginner or if you need a refresher on how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin and build confidence sewing seams. A whole morning dedicated to get you feeling creative and learning a new skill! After mastering the basics you will focus on learning techniques such as sewing a patch pocket, applying binding or putting in a zip.

To secure a space you can book on the website or call in to the shop: 0117 9041498

Let's Get Sewing level 2:
Saturday 30th of January 10-1 pm.
Take your sewing skills to the next level! In this three hour class you will demystify zips and invisible zips, buttonholes and how to sew pleats, tucks and darts. All of these techniques and more to get your sewing projects looking even smarter!

To secure a space you can book on the website or call in the shop: 0117 9041498

Beginners Dressmakers results!

How gorgeous are these dresses made by our beginners dressmakers? I love the fact that even though they all made their dresses using the same sewing pattern (Colette's Laurel) they've ended up so differently!

They've learned new skills such as sewing in sleeves, bias-binding around the neckline, pockets and an invisible zip in material bought in the shop. 

If you would like to learn how to make this dress we've got a class lined up in the new year! We begin the 5 week course on Tuesday the 5th of January. You can book on to the course on our website, over the phone or come in to the shop. If you would like to give away a workshop or a class as a Christmas gift you can buy a Flo-Jo voucher!

Flo-Jo beginners dressmaking and Sewing Club!

Over the last couples of weeks the workshop has been pretty busy in the evenings with our 'Beginners dressmakers on a Tuesday evening and the Flo-Jo Sewing Club on a Wednesday!

Here we see some darts being marked out on a denim Laurel dress in the making.

Super pretty pockets and another Laurel dress being made from an Echino print!

On Wednesdays we have a sewing club between 6-8 pm where you bring along your own project. So far Anne had some help sewing a waistband on a pair of trousers she made and cut a dress out. 

Sally did some embroidery for the first time...

Lu has been cutting out some intricate pleated pockets in calico to try and figure out how to put it together before making it for real. 

Beautiful right! Are you making anything at the moment? 

Learn more about our workshops and classes by clicking here or call or pop in to the shop!

Flo-Jo Sewing classes and workshops in November

Do you want to learn a new skill or maybe make some handmade Christmas gifts this year? We have got lots of lovely sewing classes and workshops lined up to keep you busy all through November.

Lets get sewing Level 2: Saturday 31st of October
Techniques for nice finishing on pockets and zips etc, 10-1 pm.

Beginners dressmaking: Starting Tuesday 3rd of November, 5 weeks at 6.45-9 pm
Learn how to use a sewing pattern and make Colette's Laurel dress. Over 5 weeks you will cut out your pieces, set in sleeves and put in an invisible zip etc.

Flo-Jo Sewing Club: Starting 4th of November,6-8 pm.
Our new drop in sewing club offers the opportunity to get some guidance on your projects as well as meet some like minded creative people.

Flo-Jo Knicker making workshop: Saturday 7th of November
You will make a fabulous pair of knickers and leave with the skills to make many more!

Lets get sewing Level 1: Saturday 14th of November
Great for beginners, learn how to use a sewing machine. 10-1 pm.

Christmas Advent Calendar Making Workshop:Saturday 21st of November
This years calendar is a gorgeous little Christmas tree with pockets all around it, join the class and make one you too!

Boxer Short Making Workshop: Saturday 28th of November
Make a pair of boxer shorts that would make a lovely gift(or you could keep them for yourself)
10-1 pm.

To secure a space on to one of our classes and get more information on prices, click on the links above to book online or pop in or call the shop. For fabrics, sewing patterns and plenty of inspiration, visit our website:

www.flo-joboutique.co.uk