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Intro to Stretch course

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Welcome to Intro to stretch by Beautiful Things

This page is where you will find all of your lessons and links for the course; you will have access to this page indefinitely.

Your Facebook group will remain open for you to ask for any advice you may need on the course and share your finished garments.

(Please note this course was originally filmed as a weekly series hence any mention of ‘next week/this week’).

Lessons

Intro to stretch info page

ITS – all the pattern info

Your patterns: Adult Raglan Top – https://kitschy-coo.co.uk/collections/womens-patterns/products/the-trifecta-top-sewing-pattern-for-teens-and-women-pdf Kids Raglan Top – https://www.duckbuttdesigns.com/product/essential-raglan Adult PJ Bottoms – https://www.duckbuttdesigns.com/product/plain-pants Kids PJ Bottoms/baby legs – https://www.duckbuttdesigns.com/product/kids-plain-pants Adults Lady Skater dress – https://kitschy-coo.co.uk/collections/womens-patterns/products/the-lady-skater-sewing-pattern-for-teens-and-women-pdf Kids Lady Skater dress – https://kitschy-coo.co.uk/collections/sewing-patterns/products/little-girls-skater-dress-sewing-pattern-18m-2t-3t-4t-5y-6y-7y-8y-pdf Please…

ITS – video portal

Welcome to Intro to stretch by Beautiful Things This page is where you will find all of your training videos for the course. You will have access to this page…

ITS – Understanding stretch fabric

Buying stretchy fabric can be so hard, especially online due to the differing levels of quality available on the market. Different weights of fabric, percentages of stretch and fibre content…

ITS – Jersey needles

Jersey, ballpoint, 75 or 90 so much choice, what needles do you need? You need a STRETCH needle.  These come in mixed packs of different sizes (although I have previously…

ITS – How much fabric do I need?

This is a Facebook live video that I recorded for our first intake to answer some of their questions. It’s since become quite a useful tool!

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 1

Setting up your sewing machine for sewing with stretch fabrics

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 10

Sewing your shoulders and neckline

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 11

Setting in your sleeves and preparing your armbands.

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 12

Attaching a skirt and sewing up the sides.

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 13

Let’s hem

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 2

How to print and stick together a PDF pattern

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 3

How to take accurate measurements and trace off patterns

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 4

Intro to Stretch – Week 4 How to cut out your jersey fabric Intro to jersey week 4 cutting fabric from Claire Mackaness on Vimeo.

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 5

Intro to Stretch – Week 5 Sewing sleeves & band mathematics Intro to jersey week 5 sewing raglan sleeves and band maths and overlocker from Claire Mackaness on Vimeo.

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 6

Intro to Stretch – Week 6 Attaching bands and cutting out PJ’s intro to jersey week 6 – attaching bands from Claire Mackaness on Vimeo.

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 7

Intro to Stretch – Week 7&8 Sewing your PJ’s together intro to jersey week 7&8 from Claire Mackaness on Vimeo.

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 8

Intro to Stretch – Week 7&8 Sewing your PJ’s together intro to jersey week 7&8 from Claire Mackaness on Vimeo.

Intro to Stretch – Lesson 9

Intro to Stretch – Week 9 Cutting out your dress Intro to stretch week 9 – cutting your dress from Claire Mackaness on Vimeo.

ITS – What equipment will I need?

Here is a list of equipment you will need/might need. The links are for info only, feel free to use them or to shop around. ✂️ESSENTIAL ITEMS: ——————- Sewing machine…

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Shipping is flat rate to the UK or you can click and collect from the store. Alternatively, pop down and stroke it in person. BTHQ is open 10 till 4 today.
Today we are delighted to be introducing a new cha Today we are delighted to be introducing a new challenge to you that is free to join in with.  We hope it will encourage you to try something new.

The 'Sew out of your comfort zone challenge' is designed to encourage you to create something that you wouldn't normally try, or to venture into a new sewing territory.

Maybe there is a pattern you think just wont suit you, but you've seen lots of other people making it and are tempted to give it a try.  Maybe there is a new technique you've always wanted to have a go at but have been to scared to try.  You might have been sewing for years but have never tried a particular fabric or method before.

Sandra has always avoided the Tilly & The Buttons Indigo dress as it has soooo much gathering and she thought it would not be all that flattering.  But she's seen me wearing my many versions and has now decided to give it a go.

I have made lots of jumpsuits but have never worked with Scuba before or a Deer and Doe pattern so I'm giving it a go for the first time.

Join us during Februrary and pick something that pushes you out of your comfort zone.  Be sure to post your progress on social media using the hashtag #sewoutofmycomfortzone and we can all hold your hand in the process.
We had an amazing busy day in BTHQ making hats…I We had an amazing busy day in BTHQ making hats…I mean Closet Core poufs! 😂
We will be live on our YouTube channel at 12.30 to We will be live on our YouTube channel at 12.30 today showing you all of the beautiful fabrics we now have in stock. Link in our stories
Ooooh have we had a fun day today!! This is just h Ooooh have we had a fun day today!! This is just half of our new stock. We can't wait to share it with you in the next couple of days.
Hi it’s Sandra. I’ve finished my first project Hi it’s Sandra. I’ve finished my first project on my #makenine2023 list. It’s the Atlas Bag by Swoon patterns. It looks so pretty but I don’t like it! I used a vinyl that I realised I didn’t have enough of, so lined the straps in cotton, but don’t like that they are then facing upwards with the lining.
The straps are also ridiculously  long. The bag is much too wide for my shoulders so isn’t comfortable to wear. Never mind, good reason to try another pattern!
We had a great session this morning learning to ma We had a great session this morning learning to make Roman Blinds. Everyone is always amazed at how very simple they are to make and how many super sewing tricks they learn in this class.
We welcomed back our beginner sewers tonight for a We welcomed back our beginner sewers tonight for a new term. More fabulous quilted boxes whizzed up in their 1st session.
We've just had an exciting delivery. All new class We've just had an exciting delivery. All new classroom machines for our workshop. Now you can try before you buy across the range of Janomes computerised machines.
@sew59sandra is very happy today. She's treated h @sew59sandra is very happy today. She's  treated herself to the Atelier 6 sewing machine from Janome. It's currently on special offer until Feb 9th and includes a free quilting kit.
We still have 2 places left on this fabulous cours We still have 2 places left on this fabulous course this Saturday.  Claire will be showing you how to make something wonderful from your scrap fabrics using the Creative Grids Scrap Crazy templates. 

Not only is this a great scrap project you can also create beautiful planned quilts from fabric bought specifically for your own designs.  The templates are so versatile that they can be used to seamlessly create beautiful designs.  Come and enjoy the magic as Claire talks you through lots of different options and leave the class with your own set of templates to play with at home worth £29.99!!
It may be disgusting outside, but inside the kettl It may be disgusting outside, but inside the kettle is always on, and there is always room on our couch or craft table for you to pop on for a chat or a bit of knitting or crochet.

There's no need to book. Just come on down. We are open 10 till 4. Free of charge, just pop a donation in the tin for your drinks.
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