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January 18, 2018

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A Flowery 40th Birthday Cake

As I’ve said before I am really into tall cakes. they are only a bit more work but so impressive. They don’t have to be big either. This one is baked in 6 and 7 inch tins. The thing about this cake is that I really …

May 21, 2015

by Made Marion

Old Lamps for New!

One of my most satisfying classes to teach, and also for the students, is Revamping an old Lampshade Frame. This is where people drag out their old, boring lampshades, strip them down, and cover them with new and exciting fabrics. Making new lamps out of old …

February 11, 2014

by Made Marion

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Valentines – a time for friends and fun

Let’s face it, Valentines has been claimed by the jewellery shops and stationers as yet another way to take our money. But for them it’s all about ROMANCE. Well that is all very well, but not everyone has or needs or wants a significant other in …

December 10, 2013

by The Dreamstress

Tips & Tricks for Handsewing

I love handsewing: I find it calming, relaxing, easily transportable, and more social than machine sewing (as much as I love that, and as awesome as it is) because you can sit around and chat and handsew just about anywhere. Sewing on a button with waxed …

July 11, 2013

by Made Marion

Orange Cupcakes

11 July: At lunch time today I am down at the Capital on the Quay shop giving out Orange Cupcakes. These are like little mouthfuls of summer – a perfect pick me up for a grotty winter workday. I also wanted to show people what amazing …

February 9, 2013

by Made Marion

The completed shirt!

Here is the finished shirt! And here is a close up of it on David. Contrast cuff linings, collar stay and under collar. Nothing like a bit of contrast. I made this shirt to practise my detailing, and because we have so many men learning to …

November 19, 2012

by Made Marion

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About Our Classes

We are always updating our exciting line up of classes. To check them out, take a look at the class Calendar. Classes on Request As well as scheduled classes, we often run classes on request. Bridal showers, friends wanting to hang out together, team building – …

November 8, 2012

by Made Marion

Beginner Quilts start rolling off the line…

After four sessions of pretty intense work, our beginner class is pumping out finished quilts. The first one across the line is Steve’s. And it’s the biggest. Instead of a baby size quilt, we added an inch to every square, making it into a throw size. …

October 18, 2012

by The Dreamstress

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The Dreamstress School of Vintage Sewing

The Dreamstress, aka Leimomi Oakes, is a textile historian and historical seamstress with a strong background in teaching. At her School of Vintage sewing you’ll learn vintage, historical and modern sewing techniques, lots of textile history, and how to be an independent sewist who feels confident …

October 6, 2012

by Made Marion

Master Class Graduates!

Two lovely people took up the Master Class option in their holidays. Very different projects, but both stylish and really suiting the personalities of the designer/wearer! These photos are from the last day, around lunchtime, when we managed to make the deadline for completed projects, just! …