Professional finishing techniques – 12 July 2025 A4 Studios
Have you ever finished a project only to put it back in the cupboard whenever you’re thinking of wearing it because it just doesn’t feel ‘right’? We’ve all been there! Puckered seams, gappy necklines, lumpy shoulders and wavy edgings are all common problems that can be resolved with a few simple tips and techniques. Debbie will be showing you these techniques and how to make your knits runway ready!
What will I learn?
- Creating great seams using mattress stitch
- Joining shoulder seams for a smooth finish
- Picking up stitches for tidy edgings
- Neat necklines
- Choosing the right cast on and cast off
- Throughout the day Debbie will also be sharing a wide range of tips and techniques for making up garments to make every knit a project to be proud of.
A little homework is required for this workshop which will be outlined in the pdf information sent to you after your booking confirmation. These swatches can be knitted using any DK oddments.
You will need:
Please bring your knitting essentials – A pair of 4mm knitting needles, a bodkin/knitters/tapestry needle for sewing up, stitch markers, stitch holder, scissors.
About your tutor:
Debbie is the resident technical knitting expert with Knit Now magazine and has been a designer and knitter for over 30 years so you’ll be in good hands! Debbie is the author of six knitting books: Hand-dyed Yarn Craft Projects, How to Knit (with 27 online videos), Knitting – Learn it.Love it. , 250 Knitting Stitches and Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary.
Is there anything we can help with?
If you need any information about this course, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by email or phone.
‘Loved this workshop. Thanks for your patience and your calm and relaxed style was great. Looking forward to trying out some of these techniques!’ Jo
‘Great fun, great class size, Debbie on hand to help whenever I got stuck. Liked the pace and felt very at ease. I am so pleased at learning these techniques! Thank you!’ Rose x
Date
- 12 Jul 2025
Time
1 day course- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: 12 Jul 2025
- Time: 6:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost
- £60.00
Location
- A4 Studios & AIR Gallery, 30 Grosvenor Road, WA14 1LE
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Website
https://www.dtcrafts.co.uk
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