JaM - A Week of Sewing Workshops

JaM - taking Just a Moment to gather & share the things you have noticed, consumed, created &/or bought during your week....

Sewing workshops in the Studio are a huge part of my life 

I love the sharing caring nature of them

that everyone when they walk in are on the same level

regardless of gender, age, nationality and experience,

and with the start of a new Term

 the Studio is electric with excitement & enthusiasm

so I thought I'd share a little of how it works.

 Friday mornings are a panic

as I try to find somewhere to hide put the stuff I've been creating earlier in the week
 I then vacuum, wipe down, pick up, 

make sure there's enough cups & milk, arrange the bickies

and put the jug on.

Then they're here

sometimes early

sometimes a little late

but always excited.

 

Alex isn't making a frock

I'm delighted when they turn up to create in clothes they've already REcreated,

Jo creating a Hoody pattern while wearing her Breathless REinvention.

Bron REfashioned her shirt by removing the collar & adding a lick of shirring.

are comfortable & confident enough to try their hand at creating from patten books

Kate creating her grand-daughters Christmas presents.

and bring back an outfit which was started during class & finished at home.

Jeanette REinvented a once-too-big-dress into a two piece outfit ready for Christmas lunches.

The Friday REinventing workshop is all day
so we make time to step away from the sewing machines
to enjoy a bite, more catching-up & the garden

l-r Alex, Bron, Jo, Kate, Jeanette.

before heading back in to make more.

Brons REcreated Wrap Skirt

Saturdays are slightly different in they're back-to-back classes

with enough time for a banana & quick tidy in between.

In the morning we REinvent

l-r Michelle, Georgie, Su Ann, Alex, Bree.

and in the avo we hone skills & learn new ones during the Basics & Beyond class.

l-r Alex-in-place-of-Inge, Charles, Jeanette, Sarah.

For me it's endlessly rewarding to share someones joy 

as they experience their own creativity & sewing success for the first time

or the fiftieth

Jeanettes Journal Cover is her first sewing project.

and it's an absolute pleasure to welcome a brand new sewing machine to our world

knowing the thought, care & research that went into this moment.

Brees Bernina

I love what I do 

mostly because others love it too.