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Needlework 

Sewing is an age-old skill and a wonderful hobby. Whether you want to make your own clothes or try some creative textile crafts, the Virtual Village Hall is a great place to start your sewing journey. You’ll find projects to suit all abilities, including a tote bag, face coverings, gift bags, embroidery, cross-stitch and crewelwork, and Japanese techniques like Sashiko and Kumihimo. Our expert tutors include acclaimed stitchers like TV’s Great British Sewing Bee winner Juliet Uzor and embroidery guru Georgina Bellamy.    

Some sewing and needlework activities involve using sharp tools or equipment. Please take care to ensure that your health and safety are a priority when taking part in these sessions. 

Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist

In this session Rachel demonstrates how to make scented lavender bags.

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Tutor: Kate Nisbet, crafter and designer, What Kate Made

Join Kate as she demonstrates how to make your own warming heat pads and draught excluders.

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Tutor: Kate Nisbet, crafter and designer, What Kate Made

Kate shows how to make needle felted berries to decorate a finished autumn wreath.

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Tutor: Kate Nisbet, crafter and designer, What Kate Made

Kate shows how to make leaves and flowers with fabric paper and natural materials to decorate a finished autumn wreath.

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Tutor: Gemma Forde, workshop tutor

Join Gemma and Caroline, as they demonstrate how to make a plaited wreath.

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Tutor: Mark Francis, costume designer, maker and The Great British Sewing Bee quarter finalist

Join expert stitcher, Mark Francis, during PRIDE month as he introduces the creative art of visible mending.

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Tutor: Mark Francis, costume designer, maker and The Great British Sewing Bee quarter finalist

Join costume designer and Sewing Bee quarter finalist, Mark Francis, as he takes us #BehindTheLens to discuss the world of TV and film costume design.

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Tutor: Kate, crafter and designer, What Kate Made

Join Kate for a seasonal autumn craft session as she demonstrates how to make a decorative pumpkin from a sock!

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Tutor: Kate Nisbet, crafter and designer, What Kate Made

Join crafter and designer, Kate, who shows how to make hand-embroidered felt autumn leaf felt coasters.

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Tutor: Kate, crafter and designer, What Kate Made

Join Kate as she demonstrates how to make a union jack pincushion and brooch.

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