Be creative, be inspired & have lots of fun! Sewing parties, craft kits & creative workshops/ courses I used to do this full time but parenthood called.
My Oh Sew Creative journey....
I have always been a creative, practical person who enjoys designing and making. I have previously worked in the fashion industry but that seems a lifetime ago now! For the last fourteen years, I have been teaching textiles at a secondary school. I work with eleven to eighteen year olds guiding them through various projects and helping them to realise their design i
18/06/2026
Work in progress....
For my year 7+ workshop in August, a lined fabric storage basket using beautiful batik fabrics. Now to make some reusable make up remover pads to go with!
This workshop includes some embroidery and lots of sewing machine skills. For the pads, my overlocker will be used (it cuts and sews!) eek!
15/06/2026
HOT OF THE PRESS!
Dates and projects for the summer holidays...
Thurs 23rd July: Tic-tac-toe on the go travel game
(age 7+) Price & time TBC
Mon 3rd + 4th Aug: Get to know your sewing machine course
(age 8+) £75 for both mornings 9:30-12:30
Thurs 13th & 14th Aug: Get to know your sewing machine course (age 8+) £75 for both mornings 9:30-12:30
Mon 24th Aug: Butterfly canvas
(age 7+) 9:30- 1pm £40
Tues 25th Aug: Felt & ribbon weave pencil case
(age 7+) 9:30-12:30 £35
Weds 26th: Fabric storage basket & re-useable make-up remover pads
(year 7+) Price & time TBC
Samples are being made, timings and costings being finalised.
Thanks for your patience!
Andria
10/06/2026
The first few of the Japanese Koinobori windsocks have been finished by the children
This project has taken a while because there was so much work including Sharpie tie dye to colour the fabric, stitch details on the tail and scales, foiling to add more scales and sewing sequins for more scales! The ribbons and sequins flutter in the breeze to make the fish come alive!
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10/06/2026
The first three of the Japanese Koinobori windsocks have been finished by the children
This project has taken a while because there was so much work including Sharpie tie dye to colour the fabric, stitch details on the tail and scales, foiling to add more scales and sewing sequins for more scales! The sequins flutter in the breeze to make the fish come alive!
🎏
02/06/2026
The first couple of Japanese Koinobori windsocks have been finished by two children
This project has taken a while because there was so much work including Sharpie tie dye to colour the fabric, stitch details on the tail and scales, foiling to add more scales and sewing sequins for more scales! The ribbons and sequins flutter in the breeze to make the fish come alive!
🎏
01/06/2026
Oh Sew Creative is busy planning some new events and I would love your feedback for:
1. A 'Get to know your sewing machine' evening course for adults 16+. This would be three x 2 hours sessions in the evening 7-9pm. over three weeks. The day to be decided by you, here is the form to provide feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10uEMvb2FET3REoc7qIo1tE4vwEfi0nZy6OVTOWFy1cU/edit
2. SUMMER HOLIDAY events for children including workshops for age 7+, workshops for year 7+ and a 'Get to know your sewing machine' course. I would love to know your availability and interest. Please follow the link to give feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AmazLS2FkmSGhlkYqh-_-8OCSjzt25tXx_19_TXJnpE/edit
All events are in Charvil and groups size is small.
Thanks and I look forward to working with you/yours!
Andria
30/05/2026
Feedback needed regarding your child's summer holiday availability to stop me planning completely wrong dates! Please fill out the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AmazLS2FkmSGhlkYqh-_-8OCSjzt25tXx_19_TXJnpE/edit
Is your child wanting to do a Get to know your sewing machine course? If so, there is a question on the form about that too!
Summer holiday '26 feedback It's that time of year again when I need to plan my summer holiday dates for my children & teenage workshops. After the success of my Feb half term teenager workshop, I want to offer workshops for that age too if there is demand, but I am going to do something a little different this time. I will of...
29/05/2026
Who is interested in a 'Get to know your sewing machine' evening course? The last course was postponed because of a new addition to the family (puppy not baby!)
If you are please complete this feedback form stating your availability. The course would run in Charvil RG109QN.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10uEMvb2FET3REoc7qIo1tE4vwEfi0nZy6OVTOWFy1cU/edit?chromeless=1
29/05/2026
Another fabulous workshop today and the project was black cat tote bags! The end results looked fab showing lots of different ideas! Didn't the children do well?
