The Goodlife Centre - Practical Workshops in Central London

Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-6-mornings-5/
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Do you want to jump into making your own clothes but have never used a pattern? Do you wish to copy a beloved piece of clothing? Would you like to learn how to adjust your own pattern to fit just you?

Learn how to take body measurements, read and alter a commercial pattern to fit, lay out and cut fabric and construct a finished garment to a high standard using one of our Janome 525s or Bernina 1008 series sewing machines.

During the sessions of this small group of learners you will gain confidence and improve any sewing skills you already have.

If you have never used a machine, we can guide you through making a simple garment from a purchased pattern. Bring your own pattern or use one of our small selection.

If you have sewing experience but want to start creating your own patterns, you can learn how to create a bespoke piece of clothing. You can also bring a piece of clothing to alter or fix.

We supply the basics and the calico you will use to make a ‘toile’ (an inexpensive mock up) to save you ruining your chosen final fabric.

Along the way, talented tutor and seamstress will teach you lots of techniques and tips to ramp up your sewing passion. This is a perfect class if you have been teaching yourself so far, or if your last project was made a long time ago at school.

Suitable for: Suitable for beginners, enjoyable for those with experience. A good level of English and basic math skills are useful.

Next start date: Check our website for more dates: https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/

Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-drill-skills-166/
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Would you like to put shelves and curtains up … that stay up? You are not alone!

In this fast-paced evening workshop, we share the ‘know-how’ of a corded and cordless drill. We’ll show you why the power tool is your friend and give you the confidence to master it in just one evening.

Identify what any wall is made of and learn how to select the correct combination of drill bit, wall fixing and screw to ensure that your shelves can hold your heavy items and flat-screen TVs, curtains and blinds stay up. Learn to drill into tile and brick without creating a shallow, wide hole and a cloud of dust!

Leave with the skills, confidence and know-how to go home and hang those pictures and shelves that have sat on your floor for months, waiting to reach their full potential.

All tools and materials supplied.

Beginners welcome.

Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/diy-in-a-day-plumbing-166/
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Learn how to tackle some basic plumbing tasks around the home in this practical, hands-on workshop.

During this one-day weekend workshop, our experienced tutor will walk you through some ‘dry’ exercises to top up your skills in the ‘wet arts’ of your home.

Plumbing = Water in and water out. There will be plenty of time to learn how to isolate the water supply, fix a leaky tap, rescue something from a U bend and unclog a blocked sink. All the basic essentials that you need to be able to do yourself without the expense of calling someone in.

Learn the principles of replacing a tap, if the replacement washer didn’t do the trick, or if you are just a fashionista that wants the latest design. Get the know-how of how to fit a washing machine and a dishwasher to the ‘loo’, where you will learn how to replace any non-working part in your cistern.

Warm up your knowledge of your heating system – how it works and how and when to bleed a radiator or adjust the pressure on your boiler.

You will also practice how to remove and replace silicone sealant around the bath and shower. So you can go home and give your bathroom a mini-makeover, without spending a fortune.

All of our courses take place in a safe environment. There is no use of blow torch or welding equipment and no running water systems. Every exercise is done on dry disconnected examples but with enough detail to add confidence to any learner.

This course is created to add to any homeowner’s proficiency and sense of self-sufficiency. It will also benefit housing landlords who want to take on minor repairs in their properties.

Leave with the confidence to tackle some basic plumbing jobs around the house and gain some independence.

All personal protection, tools and materials are included. Beginners welcome.

Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-machine-sewing-1-day-89/
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If you would love to run up some new clothes or just fix a seam but are daunted by all those controls on a sewing machine, our one-day workshop will demystify them all and send you home with newfound confidence and a simple item you will make during the day.

Experienced tutor Ian McQueen will guide you through how to recognise all the parts of a machine, thread the bobbins, and sew neat rows of stitching on basic materials. How to read rulers and tape measures and cut fabric accurately. Make hems, seam allowances and French seams.

We have various user-friendly machines for you to try which will help you choose if you are planning on purchasing one soon. Bring lots of questions and we will supply everything else.

Our classes are small and each person has a machine to themselves for the day.

This is an excellent confidence booster and a great primer for all of our project sewing courses.