Let's Sew with Abakhan!

Take the fear out of fastenings in this focused workshop all about zips and buttonholes—two essential techniques for confident dressmaking and home sewing.

Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refine their skills, this class will cover:

How to insert zips (including standard and invisible zippers)

How to sew neat, reliable buttonholes using your machine

Tips on marking, measuring, and placement for a professional finish

Practice on sample pieces so you feel ready to apply these skills to your next project

Whether you’ve been avoiding zips or dreading buttonholes, this class will help you overcome the nerves and give you the know-how to tackle them with confidence.

Walk away with new techniques under your belt and the confidence to add zips and buttonholes to your sewing projects with ease!

Skill level : Basic sewing machine skills required.

What to bring:

30cm of Calico

1 x 12” Invisible zip

2 x 8” Dress zips

20cm light weight iron on interfacing

Janome sewing machines will be provided on the day along with a hot drink. You will also receive a 10% discount card to use in-store.

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Tutor : Sheila Jones

I am passionate about sewing and crafting.

I have been involved with sewing and dressmaking for all of my working life and nothing gives me greater pleasure than passing on my knowledge to people who want to learn to sew. I enjoy sewing, dressmaking, all types of craft and especially machine embroidery.

I have been working at the abakhan store in Shrewsbury since it opened its doors in 2018.

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