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!

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!

Love Sewing Magazine's Shop of the Month!

Keep an eye out for Love Sewing's issue no.24, Flo-Jo Boutique is Shop of the Month and we talk about our new sewing kits and why we love sewing!

Spring colors on the cover!

And a bit of the shop inside! What sewing and craft magazines do you like to read?

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 Boutique's New Apron Kit

They are here! Flo-Jo Boutique's new apron kit is officially in store!

The kit includes cotton fabric, a paper pattern, ribbon and clear instructions and diagrams for how to make your apron. It's an excellent project for a beginner and a nice gift for anyone that loves to sew.
The kit offers the option of adding a pocket and a ruffled hem or you might prefer it with just the ribbon as a detail, it's up to you!
We've got the apron kits in three different prints and colorways; red gingham, a blue rose apron kit and a pink rose apron kit.
Available in the shop, online at the Flo-Jo Boutique website or Not on the high street!