Creative Patchwork Quilting

Established in June 2000 on Broadway Market, East London by textile designer maker, Barley Massey,Fabricationshas grown into a buzzing hub of creativity focusing on social textiles, upcycling and eco design through our shop, studio and classes. 25 years on our aim is still to inspire a joy of making whilst encouraging thoughtful and resourceful ways of living in a welcoming and creative environment.In ourbricks & mortaroronlineshop, discover one off upcycled creations to wear, give as gifts or dress your home with! Items are created by Barley all year round, changing with the seasons, and due to the  recycled nature and the spontaneous way she works with 'waste' materials and pre loved clothing, each piece is unique and unrepeatable.Fabrications is also a great source of crafting supplies to fuel your next project, whether it’s knitting, crochet, weaving, macramé, embroidery, sewing, dressmaking or another creative endeavor. We are dedicated to offering good quality supplies at a fair price from local, sustainable & ethical sources. Fabrications is also an authorised local dealer of domesticBrothersewing machines, overlockers and accessories.In the studio, we offer a commissioning service, including Barley's sensitive'Remember Me'service, which enables you to bring along old garments and textiles holding sentimental value to be transformed into comforting home furnishings, new garments or gifts for loved ones.The Studio or "Imaginerium" is also open as a creative classroom, offering a regular programme ofclasses, events and our popular fortnightly Community "Craft Club". We are looking forward to meeting and getting creative with you!

FABRICATIONS

An introduction to different styles of patchwork and quilting using a sewing machine, turn your samples into a laptop case or cushion cover.

Join Barley Massey on a creative patchwork and quilting experience! This class is ideal for those of you, who are new to patchwork quilting or those of you, who want to explore upcycling and creative ways of sewing.Techniques will use machine sewing skills and some hand sewing. New or rusty sewers are welcome but If you have never used a sewing machine before, we recommend attending our &#x27;Beginners Sewing 1&#x27; (introduction to using a sewing machine) class first. In the morning you will create a series of sample &#x27;blocks&#x27;.  In the afternoon, piece together your samples, add wadding, quilt together and turn them into your own unique laptop case or cushion cover.On completion of the class, participants should confidently be able to:- Have an understand of patch working and quilting techniques both traditional and modern.- Use a machine to piece together fabric pieces creatively to form a new fabric- Gain an overview on how to create patterns and designs through patchwork &#x27;Blocks&#x27;- Experiment with &#x27;Freestyle&#x27; machining and hand stitching for quilting - Explore colour, texture and creative expression using textile remnants.- See the potential to translate ideas into practical items such as cases, cushions, quilts, garments or expressive textile art pieces.All materials and equipment provided. Class Size: 6 studentsPlease Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)For more information on Fabrications and our classes, please visit our <a href="https://fabrications1.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Website</a>Booking <a href="https://fabrications1.co.uk/booking-terms/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Terms &amp; Conditions</a>We are maintaining our Covid-19 <a href="https://fabrications1.co.uk/covid-19/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Safety Measures </a>

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