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?

Flo-Jo's half term Sewing Class

This morning we had eight keen sewers in the workshop making their own designed purses/pencil cases with felt faces and appliques.

Don't you think that their sketches came to life brilliantly in just two hours? We were very impressed!

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

Tote bag kit

Happy new year from Flo-Jo Boutique! Did you get a new sewing machine or maybe set a goal to start making more things 2016? Want to make yourself a carrier bag but don't know where to start? Make yourself an awesome tote bag with Flo-Jo Boutiques new sewing kit!

You've got the option of three different appliques and color ways on a dark denim fabric; Pineapple, Raincloud or Cherries! The kit contains a template for your applique as well as the felt and the webbing straps. With the help of clear instructions and diagrams this is the perfect sewing project for a beginner.

The bag also contains the material for a clever little pocket inside and a "Handmade by me label" which you can proudly add on!
If you are looking for Sewing classes to join in 2016, have a look at our website or pop in to the shop to see what classes we've got on in January!

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!

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!