If like us, you have clothes in your wardrobe that don’t quite fit properly, whether it’s trousers that are too long or a dress with unflattering sleeves, you can do something about it! You don’t need to look longingly at them hanging there in the hope one day you’ll wear them. Instead, fish them out and bring them along to the Rework your Wardrobe workshop at the HQ.

Run by resident sewer Zoe Edwards from So Zo…you can bring your unloved, unworn, broken or ill-fitting clothes to this session and learn skills and techniques that will bring them back into wardrobe rotation!

We’ve hosted a few of these classes now and it’s so lovely to come for a couple of hours on a Sunday morning or a couple of hours of an evening and sit and transform an item you love, into an item you love even more! Don’t worry if you are a bit rusty with a sewing machine, Zoe is a fab teacher and you’ll be whizzing away before you know it.

Check out a few before and after snaps from the last workshop:

Ace aren’t they!

Reworking your existing clothes, rather than chucking them away and buying new things, will save you money and has a much smaller environmental impact. Plus, this session will teach you new sewing skills and approaches that you can use again and again in the future. The Rework Your Wardrobe session is simple: you just need to bring a back full of garments to fix, fit or rework, we provide all the equipment you will need.

However, if your garment had a broken zip, you will need to bring a replacement that Zoe can help you insert. The session will start by taking a look at what everyone has brought and having a brief chat about each garment to establish what needs to be done to bring them back to life. Zoe will then assist you to fix/fit/rework as many garments as possible within the session.

The skills, techniques and approaches you will learn will obviously depend on what your garments require, but they may include:

• Hemming trousers and skirts
• Fixing rips, tears and holes
• Reshaping for a more flattering fit
• Inserting a new zip
• Shortening hems or sleeves for a new look
• Plus many others!

Sunday 18th November 10.30am til 1pm – Introduction to commercial sewing patterns – £24.50

Due to popular demand the super talented Zoe Edwards is putting on another ‘introduction to commercial sewing patterns’ workshop.  This theory based session aims to take the beginner sewer towards being a confident dressmaker by explaining and demystifying the sometimes daunting world of commercial sewing patterns.

By the end of the session you will understand their cryptic language and know how to use them. This is not a practical sewing or pattern cutting class, this is a pure, in-depth exploration into everything you need to know to begin working with sewing patterns at home or at a sewing class.

Topics covered…

• Finding your size
• What to do if your measurements span two or more dress sizes
• Making simple changes if you are taller/shorter or have a long torso/short torso
• Understanding the sizing differences between vintage and modern sewing patterns
• Selecting appropriate fabric for your pattern
• Positioning the pattern pieces onto the fabric
• What all the symbols mean and what to do about them
• Transferring the markings onto the fabric

You will be given a printed handout to take home with a lot of the information that will be covered as a reminder, plus lots of links to helpful websites. Please bring a notebook and pen to take further notes if you feel it necessary.

Refreshments will be provided.

If you have any questions about this class, please email Zoe at sozoblog@gmail.com or book your spot here: http://introtosewingpatterns2.eventbrite.co.uk/

Hello October! And hello to a jam packed schedule of Autumnal events! So much in fact we are doing this one is 2 parts…Lets get started…Part 1.

As part of our rolling schedule Anna Rank continues to hold her wonderful sewing lasses with DominDIY sewing for new and soon to be mum’s! Monday Daytime = Drop in 10 til 1pm, and tuesday evenings 7 til 9pm! Full details can be found here.

New to our HQ this month is Hand Knitting! Come and learn the basics of hand knitting! Working through a selection of basic techniques and stitches essential for getting to grips with the traditional art of Hand knit. We will learn… how to hold your needles correctly, 2 ways to cast on, knit and purl stitch as well as casting off! Leaving the class with colourful mini samplers. This includes a comprehensive printed hand out of stitches, ALL materials, and cream tea of fruit scones and tea/coffee. No previous experience of knitting required 8 places max. Sign up here.

And if you are a follower of our Facebook page you will have seen the special discount code… just pop it in the box to recieve your special discount! Next classes are being held Monday 15th October 7-9pm and thursday 15th November. So lets start thinking about cosy hats pulled over our ears and fluffy mittens, blankets and chunky socks…. and get practising our knit 1 pearl 1 in true granny chic style!

Next up sees our exciting calender of ‘alternative Halloween’ events…

We have chosen Day of the dead as our theme and are hosting an array of special classes includeing Screen printed tote classes, colourful card + collage workshops, Traditional Mexican piñata making workshops as well as an ‘Inspired by Frida’ hair accessory making evening! Basically a whole lot of colourful and hands on fun…. Find full details here.

Oh, did we mention that Tatty Devine are now running workshops at S+S? Hell yeah! So why not join Tatty Devine to make this seasons Sugar Skull Necklace of your own design with a choice of crystals and cabochons at a this super creative workshop! there is a MAX or 12 places! And £40 per person,will get you ALL materials expert Tatty Devine tuition + Refreshments….

First classes Sat 17th November... 11-12.30 or 2-3.30 Book now to avoid disappointment!

October 10th see’s us S+S gals speaking at the first Craftaganza Live event at Brighton’s Old Market… eek! Come and listen to us natter, sing and chatter about how we started Super+Super and all joy and heartache that goes into setting up a creative business. We will not disappoint…. but may well freestyle just a little!

Mid october see’s the start of Sozo at the HQ! If its hands on sewing skills you are after or just the knowledge behind altering and adapting your own patterns to fit this lady has the skills to share. Serious skills!

Vest making classes October 12th and November 5th

Introduction to commercial sewing patterns October 21st and November 18th

Modern Love POP-UP shop…

Modern Love and Jane Hopkinson Bags would would like to invite you to an exclusive shopping event for one weekend only -13 &14th October. They will be showing Autumn Winter collections and many discounted samples from previous collections. 12-6 Saturday, 12-4 Sunday.

http://www.modernlove.in/

…. more to follow

As always email us on supersuperhq@gmail.com or call 01273 773910

This month we are introducing our very first sewing workshop for babies and kids things by the super talented Domino DIY.

After 5 years in Berlin, Domino – DIY aka Anna Rank has moved back to Brighton to run sewing workshops for all things baby and kid related. With exclusively designed patterns ranging from dungarees to leggings, hobby horses to musical stars, changing mats to purses, you are sure to find something to suit your level and taste. The courses are open to anyone whether you have never sat at a sewing machine before, or have been stitching all your life and Anna can advise on suitable projects to begin with.

Courses last for 4 weeks, running on Tuesday mornings from 10 – 1. And the great thing is that you can bring your baby with you. As long as they are not yet on the move (too many attractive pins around) then you can sew with them in a sling or have them lying in the comfy baby zone which is full of soft toys and blankets.

These courses are an opportunity for you to learn something new or perhaps brush up on old skills, but most importantly to do something creative for a few hours each week and make some friends whilst you are at it.

Beginning on the 21st August each course runs from 10 – 1 on four consecutive Tuesday mornings, that’s 12 hours in total. But don’t worry if you have to miss a week you can make up the time on the following course.

The course costs £80 per person. Included in the price are any of the Domino-DIY patterns you wish to make (clothes come in a range of sizes so you can keep on making), tea and coffee, and as much help and support as you need. If you sign up with a friend then you both pay £70 each.

For more information, to have a look at what you can make or to book a place on a course then visit here or email anna@domino-diy.com.

Say Bonjour to Nicole! The next character in the Creating Characters series to set up home in the HQ…

We imagine she’s just jetted in from stylish Paree to join the crew! Ooh la la!

There are still a couple of spaces left on our Creating Characters workshop THIS SATURDAY so click here for more info and to book - http://supersuperhq.com/2012/04/02/creating-characters-with-zara-wood/

This week i took a well deserved afternoon to whip up a few crafty treats…..

This T-shirt was bought about 6 months ago for £4 in the New Look sale and alothough i loved the drapey jersey and its casual shape….. it just didn’t work with my shape.

Hello Upcycle project!

For those of you not familair to ‘upcycling’ its a great way of updating and refreshing an over worn or outdated garment with a little sewing or a trim appliqued here and there. Change a collar or a cuff and whizz bang!

I have turned this simple T into a bright and fun summer top with under £5 worth of ribbon and yarn.

Want to try it out for yourself? Come along to Super+Super’s first Upcycle Event June 14th 6.30-8.30 and work some of your own crafty magic.

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Come and jazz up that jersey or embellish that blazer at one or our more freestyle crafty events.

Simply bring along an old t-shirt, jumper or jacket that lacks a little fun or is jsut down right out of date and using the powers of embroidery, appliqué sharp scissors transform it into a refreshed/updated garment just begging to be worn again.

£10 will get you all the materials including ribbon, yarn, beads and trimmings you need to transform your item + tea coffee and cake! Oh and some expert tuition from resident crafter Miss Amy Phipps.

Booking not required but highly recommended!

15 spaces MAX

Booking price £10
Drop in price £12

email supersuperhq@gmail.com or call us on 01273 773910

* Attendees must hold basic sewing skills*

Last Friday was the first Tom Say’s Darn It! workshop at Super+Super HQ.

Fed up of seeing the same boring shoppers every time you walk around town? Yes. We are too. So come along and make your very own, custom designed, handmade, one of a kind shopper to trump all other shoppers. Yes.

Using traditional hand embroidery stitches with a contemporary vintage twist you will learn all the skills essential for getting to grips with this exciting decorative technique.

This class will introduce you to a vast array of foundation stitches including, running stitch, chain and back stitch, blanket stitch, satin stitch and French knots to create exciting patterns and motifs. You will then mix these stitches to gain a variety of effects, texture and how to work with traditional hoops, mixing yarns and threads to give your work a new crafty dimension.

Motifs can be designed free hand translating your own original ideas, or by working with a selection of vintage transfers provided. The possibilities are endless! At the end of this course you will have a lovely embroidered cotton shopper + sampler!

*7 til 9pm*

wk 1- 16th April
wk 2- 23rd April
wk 3- 30th April
wk 4- 7th May

£55 4 week course = This includes all basic materials + printed handout booklet of stitch techniques + Tea and cake!

8 spaces available – Please book in advance 50% taken when booking.

Contact us at supersuperhq@gmail.com, 01273 773910 or pop in to book your spot!

https://www.facebook.com/events/300986679974720/