Creative Assemble

26/09/2026

SEWING PATTERNS EXPLAINED - A beginner friendly top perfect for those who have just begun sewing or looking for a starter project. We have a workshop running next Sunday and the following in Sandymount where you can learn to make it, visit the link in our bio for further details.
If you’ve been contemplating starting to sew, get going, it’s simpler than it looks, it’s creative and time out time for the mind.

23/09/2026

Knowing how to use a sewing machines opens makes changes to clothes easy, here I bought a pair of shorts in the sales that I knew were too big and simply took in the waist!
We have two more workshops for new sewers this year, our Make a Top workshop in October and our Intro to Sewing Workshop in November, visit the link in our bio for more info

21/09/2026

Back in action! Finally I have a moment to recap our early September Intro to Sewing Workshop that took place in Sandymount. A wonderful day with 10 students who left knowing how to use and troubleshoot a sewing machine and with their own tote bag. Our next workshop is a 2-day Make a Top Workshop also taking place in Sandymount on Sunday Oct4th and 11th. It’s a small step up from beginners but still manageable for those starting out and we cover all the basics.

09/09/2026

Summer 26, This summer was a bit different, I didn't have my usual kids summer camps as ultimately in their current form it is too difficult to compete with other cheaper camps and also rising rent costs (something new awaits next summer). So, this summer was quieter that normal with just two workshops and lots of preparations in the studio for Autumn. The sun as usual was what we all needed
1. Shorts made from Hush trousers I never wore
2. Sweating in London tryng to find my usual tote bag fabric
3. Sandymount workshop and a serious need for lots of ice
4.Tracing an A0 commercial pattern for class
5. Workshop students having their scone break in the sun
6. Tote cutting for September 13th (one space left)
7. More sweating in London
8. I love the table set up as students arrive, it's all ready for you

06/09/2026

Week 5 - Sewing for Beginners: Threading your machine. This part is just vital, if you have a problem when using your machine…it is most likely a mistake in the threading.
Ps. That final spot is now gone so our next Beginner workshop is Saturday, November 14th in Monkstown. Let’s get a sewing machine into every home 💪🏻

03/09/2026

This is the tote bag from our Intro to Sewing Workshop. Beginners sewers join me each month to get into a sewing machine and make something! It’s a great starter project, all straight lines and easy to replicate at home. makeatote

30/08/2026

Week 4. Sewing for Beginners: let’s look at how to fill the bobbin.

28/08/2026

A few thoughts I keep in mind as I work with patterns and cut fabric.
The adjustable table was an investment after years of crouching over a low table.

23/08/2026

16/08/2026

Week 2 - Buying a Sewing Machine, everything you need to know and what I recommend to keep an eye out for. Next Sunday I will show you how to thread your machine so follow on to get sewing! Let’s get a sewing machine into every home 💪🏻