• May 17, 2025 from 10:30am to 1:30pm
  • Location: Holy Trinity Winchmore Hill, on the Broadway of Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, N21 3RS
  • Latest Activity: Apr 23

Sewing Machine Workshop: Next Steps - Sew a Summer Skirt. Saturday 17th May, 10:30-13:30 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Winchmore Hill.

With expert seamstress Pat Stevens

This class is perfect for those with a basic understanding of how to use a sewing machine, it is a great follow on class from our beginners class.

In this class Pat will guide you through everything you need to take the next steps in your sewing journey. You will make a summer skirt that you can be proud to wear.

Create something personal and individual for yourself or as a gift for a loved one with our talented seamstress Pat. You will need to bring along some fabric further details of this are below

What you need to bring -

to work out how much fabric you need decide what length of skirt you want and measure from your waist to where you with the skirt to end. You will need twice this length of fabric. Ideal fabrics would be cotton, linen or polycotton. For this class we do not advise using stretchy, slippery or sheer fabrics.

All equipment will be provided. We have Janome sewing machines on site. Do bring a notebook in case you wish to jot down ideas.

Refreshments will be provided

CLASS SIZE: 6 maximum

COST: £48

LOCATION: Holy Trinity Winchmore Hill, on the Broadway of Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, N21 3RS. Some on site parking in a small carpark behind the church, some on street parking, parking at Sainsburys Winchmore Hill. On the 329 and 125 bus route.

ENTRANCE TO THE CHURCH HALL IS AROUND THE BACK OF THE CHURCH IN QUEENS AVENUE.

DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th May, 10:30-13:30pm

BOOKING LINK: https://www.stitch.org.uk/shop/Sewing-Machine-Workshop-Next-Steps-Sew-a-Summer-Skirt-Saturday-17th-May-10-30-13-30-at-Holy-Trinity-Church-Winchmore-Hill-N21-p739512446

Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions.

(This is a class for adults not suitable for children).

We look forward to meeting you and helping you on your journey in the world of sewing!

The StitchN13 Team x

 
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Sunday 23 November – Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 7pm.

Saturday 29 November – Piano Concert Outside the classical box at Alexandra Park Library, 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

Monday 1 December – Walk with Ease – walking technique group class outside Pavilion Cafe, OR Tambo Rec, 12.30-1.15pm.

Friday 5 December – Christmas Fair at St. Martin of Porres RC primary school, Blake Road N11, 3.30-5.30pm.

Saturday 6 December – Christmas Family Film Night at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 6-8.30pm.

Sunday 7 December – Jazz ‘n Carols at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 3.30-4.30pm.

Sunday 7 December – A Cinematic Christmas Concert at St. Mellitus Church, Tollington Park N4 3AG, 6.30-9pm.

Wednesday 10 December– Bowes Park Community Choir's Winter Concert at St Peter le Poer Church, Albion Avenue (off Colney Hatch Lane). Doors open 7.45pm, concert from 8pm.

Thursday 11 December– Christmas Showcase at Bowes Park Folk Club at Mum's Bistro, 143 Myddleton Road, N22 8NG , 7:45pm to 10:30pm.

Advent and Christmas at St Andrews Church.

Saturday 13 December – Launch of Jordi Casamitjana’s New Book Why Vegans Don’t, at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 4.30-6pm.

Wednesday 31 December – New Year’s Eve at Karamel with Fat Gay Vegan, 7pm-3am.


Ongoing courses and activities

Colourwheel Art Classes for adults on Thursday mornings or afternoons at St. Andrews Church Hall, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DD. Starting 18 September.

1st Impression – an exhibition by Running Jump members at Karamel, Coburg Road.

Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 1-3pm.

Illustrating children’s books, course for adults – Wednesday mornings at the Green Shed, Muswell Hill, 10- 11.30am. 19 August – 24 September.

H.A.T.E. Club - Hobby and Tabletop enthusiasts, adult-only gaming club - Wednesday evenings at Karamel, 5.30-10.30pm.

Painting for Adults – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. Term-time.

Free Martial Arts for Teenagers on Saturdays from 2 August to 4 September Alexandra Park School, 5-8pm.

Haringey Circle: late morning Creative Coffee Drop-In on Thursday mornings at Oita Cafe, the Green Rooms, Station road N22, 11-1.30pm.

Haringey Circle: Paws and Walk dog walk on the last Thursday of every month in Ally Pally, 10-11.30am. Meet outside Ally Pally station.

5 and 6-a-side Football League on Wednesday evenings from 14 May to 17 December at Christ’s College, East End Road (where it meets the North Circular), East Finchley N2 0SE, 8-10pm. Leisure Leagues.

The 22nd Southgate Beavers have some free spaces for years 2 and 3 children from September.

The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution in Pond Square is offering an exciting array of autumn courses.

Museum of Homelessness will be open from 17 April to 1 November, at the Manor House Lodge, inside Finsbury Park, Seven Sisters Road N4 2DE 12.30-4.30pm.

Geekstraveganza – regular boardgame meetup on these dates at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-6pm.

Em Power fitness classes – 9am on Mondays & Thursdays (term time only), focusing on strength. All abilities welcome!

Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra rehearses Tuesday evenings during term-time at Fortismere School, 7-9pm. Get in touch for more info.

Fortismere Community Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings during term-time at Fortismere School, 7-9pm. Get in touch for more info.

After School Sewing Club on Fridays at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.

Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.

Salsa Wednesdays – Wednesday evenings at Bounds Green School, Bounds Green Road N11 2QG, 7-8pm. 

V&J Ensemble: Vocal group for ALL Singers on Wednesdays at St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 6.50-8.30pm.

 

 

 

  

All Good Bookshop has many regular events - book groups of course, also music, writing, yoga - and special events .... at 35 Turunpike Lane.

Many Music and Art events are held at Karamel, including Collage Kids performance events on Saturday mornings at 11.30am. At 4 Coburg Road,

 

Wood Green N22 6UJ.

 

 

 

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