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Trouser making workshop

This 2 day trouser weekend workshop last week went really well, though very intensive. Starting the day cutting the pattern to make the...

Fabric printing workshop

We had a fabulous day today at Sidekick at this workshop. We started the morning creating a piece together so everyone could become...

Have you ever thought about making something out of your old favourite cashmere jumper?

In this 5 hour course we started from a cashmere jumper and turned it into a pair of cosy warm and comfortable long johns/leggings. I had...

Learning to sew

The beginners/improvers sewing course; 12hrs spread over four Saturday mornings, ended this week with much progress made... It was a...

Weekend shirt making workshop is back 12th & 13th February

For people who can use a sewing machine, learn the intricases of shirt making, get the tip and trick from a pro. Tickets and details on...

2 day weekend shirt making workshop

Twinwood Festival 2021

This was my first time at Twinwood. The festival set in a world war1 airbase in Bedford. With museums and re-enactment The dressing up,...

Working through the pandemic

These have been challenging times for all of us. But for me as a designer/maker in a different way....As lockdown continue. With everyone...

Sewing workshops and courses.

I have moved my sewing machines out of Sidekick Boutique in a bid to sew closer to home and not travel so much. The shop is still in...