Beginner Sewing: Christmas Stocking, Apron or Bunting

Fashion n' Fabrics is running a beginner sewing workshop on Saturday 12 December, from 10:00 to 12:00, at their shop on Beech Road in St Albans. It's a session for anyone who's never touched a sewing machine before, and the best part is you get to pick what you actually make: a Christmas stocking, an apron, or bunting. You don't have to commit to one thing in advance, so you can decide on the day based on what you're in the mood for.

It's run as part of their wider Christmas Sewing Workshop, which has festive projects for all ages and abilities, and they provide the fabrics and patterns, so you don't need to turn up with your own stash. If you've been wanting to try sewing but weren't sure where to start, this is a good way in—you'll leave with something finished and useful, and you won't have to worry about sourcing the materials yourself.

Fashion n' Fabrics is a fabric and craft shop on Beech Road that runs a regular programme of sewing, knitting, crochet, patchwork and textile classes, so this isn't a one-off. If you enjoy the session, there's plenty more to pick up there. The closest parking is Townsend Avenue Car Park, which is about a 15-minute walk away, so leave yourself a bit of time to get across.

The workshop costs £20. It runs from 10:00 to 12:00 on Saturday 12 December at Fashion n' Fabrics, 24 Beech Road, AL3 5AS.