This session is hosted by Thread and Press CIC and is running as part of the Try Create Market Weighton project and funded by Active Towns East Riding. It’s aimed at encouraging and supporting communities and residents to be more physically, mentally and socially active in Market Weighton.

This is an adult session although we allow children aged 13+ is they are accompanied by another adult booked onto this session.

In this session you will learn how to use a sewing machine to create a wonderful cushion. Sewing machines are provided or bring your own*. You will learn how to:

Plan your design
Stitch fabrics to create your pattern
Use a sewing machine safely
Add decorative hand stitching (optional)
Complete a wonderful cushion (with pad) to keep

Images are for illustration purposes and the actual outcome produced may vary.

*You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine, although we can provide them. If you bring your own please email us immediately after booking at threadandpress@gmail.com to let us know. Your machine should be in safe/good working order.

Why get involved?

Sewing is wonderful skill to learn and this session will show you how to sew, even if you are an absolute beginner or a returning sewer. Sewing offers so many opportunities for creative projects. All materials and equipment for this session are provided.

We complete thorough risk assessments for all of our activities.

Please see age restrictions.

Please read the Terms and Conditions on the order form. Please note, this is a participation project and not a commercial venture. Therefore, we would like as many people to participate as possible. If you cannot attend your session once booked, please contact us for a refund so we can offer the place elsewhere. Please only booked if you have every intention of attending.

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Sew and Make a Cushion (Adults*) - Try Create Market Weighton