Ware's the Sewing Bee

Are you an amateur sewer that has a flair for producing both pre-designed garments (by pattern) and also has an interest in designing your own or upcycling ? If you are we would love for you to be part of this event!

In this weekend long challenge competitors will have the opportunity to test their sewing skills and show our judges how creative they can be!

This challenge runs on both Saturday 12th October and Sunday 13th October where both days there will be a pattern challenge to produce in a time limit (just like the real Great British Sewing Bee format) and also an opportunity to use your imagination and creative juices with an upcycling project. You can join us for either day (or both if you are super excited to take part like we are!).

The cost per day is £30 and includes all the fabric and trimmings you will need plus the use of our sewing machines (although you are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you prefer!). This is open to anyone age 16yrs+.

All of the creations from the weekend will be on display in the Southern Maltings until Friday 18th October where we be holding a prize giving evening to crown our Ware's the Sewing Bee winner along with a fashion show of upcycled garments from a local group of adults with learning disabilities who attend a weekly event held at the Southern Maltings (called Always Bee You). All family and friends are welcome to attend from 7pm to 10pm.

The event is on the first floor of the Southern Maltings building. Please check with the event organisers if using stairs is problematic.

Southern Maltings is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers. All proceeds from our events go towards developing the Southern Maltings into an amazing creative arts centre which will enable us to put on a wider and more frequent range of events and activities for the whole community.

For more information visit http://www.southernmaltings.co.uk/event/wares-the-sewing-bee/