Re: [london-hack-space] Proposal for Sewing Workshop

[Naomi Lehane]

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Emma Davis <sewingwork...@gmail.com> wrote:

Would members of the Hack Space be interested in this idea?

 

Best wishes,

DEFINITELY!, would love to put my name forward for a course.

Cheers

Naomi

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Emma Davis <sewingwork...@gmail.com> wrote:

I came to an Open Evening recently at London Hack Space, and spoke to Matt about running a sewing workshop, and am now putting my suggestion in writing.

 

Suggested dates: Afternoon Workshop : 2 – 5 pm

Saturday 14 July (I would prefer this date.)

and/or Saturday 1 September.

Number of participants: 12 (6 could be members of London Hack Space, and

the other 6 would bring myself.)

 

Workshop Content:

Workshop would be run informally, with participants saying what they would like to do, including:

· basic sewing skills

· alterations

· repairs

They could learn: how to use a sewing machine; how to do basic hand sewing -- backstitch, sewing up a hem; altering clothes to make them fit; repairing items that have a rip or hole in them. They could also talk through sewing projects they are thinking of doing, and look at how to make a garment from a paper pattern.

 

Use of your facilities:

Space: I would use your workshop room. Could participants also use computers to look up information on sewing websites? Participants could use kitchen to make refreshments, and pay a donation for this.

Equipment: I will bring my own sewing machine and sewing kit. I have tried using your own sewing machine and it does not work.

Cost: Matt said that if members of the Hack Space were interested in this, and they formed half of the group, then there might be no charge for using the space. I would recruit the other half, and I would charge them a fee to attend.

 

Would members of the Hack Space be interested in this idea?

 

Best wishes,

 

Emma

[Clare Greenhalgh]

I am happy to be there to help if you want :)

Noko

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[marc - HackTheMedia]

sounds amazing Emma, would love to come to that workshop!

On Friday, 22 June 2012 19:12:31 UTC+1, Noko wrote:

I am happy to be there to help if you want :)

Noko

On 22 June 2012 19:11, Naomi Lehane <naom...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[Monty]

According to the calender (https://london.hackspace.org.uk/events/), 14th July is when the lockpickers will be using the quiet room so it will probably be a bit too busy for that day.

[Billy]

I have a pile of clothes needing repair. Improving my skills will
help.

On Jun 22, 8:35 pm, Monty <monty...@gmail.com> wrote:
> According to the calender (https://london.hackspace.org.uk/events/), 14th
> July is when the lockpickers will be using the quiet room so it will
> probably be a bit too busy for that day.
>
> On Friday, 22 June 2012 18:29:07 UTC+1, Emma Davis wrote:
>
> > I came to an Open Evening recently at London Hack Space, and spoke to Matt
> > about running a sewing workshop, and am now putting my suggestion in
> > writing.
>

> > * *
>
> > *Suggested dates: *Afternoon Workshop : 2 – 5 pm

>
> > Saturday 14 July (I would prefer this date.)
>
> > and/or Saturday 1 September.
>

> > *Number of participants:* 12 (6 could be members of London Hack Space, and

>
> > the other 6 would bring myself.)
>

> > *Workshop Content: *

>
> > Workshop would be run informally, with participants saying what they would
> > like to do, including:
>
> > · basic sewing skills
>
> > · alterations
>
> > · repairs
>
> > They could learn: how to use a sewing machine; how to do basic hand sewing
> > -- backstitch, sewing up a hem; altering clothes to make them fit;
> > repairing items that have a rip or hole in them. They could also talk
> > through sewing projects they are thinking of doing, and look at how to make
> > a garment from a paper pattern.
>

> > *Use of your facilities:*
>
> > *Space:* I would use your workshop room. Could participants also use

> > computers to look up information on sewing websites? Participants could use
> > kitchen to make refreshments, and pay a donation for this.
>

> > *Equipment: *I will bring my own sewing machine and sewing kit. I have

> > tried using your own sewing machine and it does not work.
>

> > *Cost:* Matt said that if members of the Hack Space were interested in

[tom]

oooh i'd be interested! I've totally forgotten how to sew

[Charles Yarnold]

Me also

[Nigel Worsley]

Sound interesting.

The last time I used a sewing machine was in the 20th century, it is about time I got
a refresher course!

NIgle

[Monty]

If you haven't already, you may want to check http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Guides/Planning_an_event

I guess you just need to announce it now and get someone to mark it in the calender

On Sunday, 1 July 2012 12:46:52 UTC+1, Emma Davis wrote:

Thank you for all the replies and interest everyone! Would it be possible to arrange the workshop for 1 September please? What do I need to do next?

 

Thanks

 

Emma

[rob farr]

I'd be interested in joining the event

rob

On Sun, Jul 1, 2012 at 12:46 PM, Emma Davis <sewingwork...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you for all the replies and interest everyone! Would it be possible to arrange the workshop for 1 September please? What do I need to do next?

 

Thanks

 

Emma

On Friday, June 22, 2012 10:02:44 PM UTC+1, Nigel Worsley wrote:

[Emma Davis]

Dear Hackspace Members,

 

Thanks for your enthusiasm.  I would like to go ahead to book Saturday, 1 September, 2 - 5 pm for this workshop.  I could not get into your Calendar. Is this OK?

 

It was suggested that if, say, 6 Hackspace Members were interested in this, I might pay no fee to use the space; I would bring with me 6 other people who would be paying me to do the workshop.  Is this also OK?

 

I suggest the first 6 people who replied, be the people who come to the workshop.  Clare, thanks, I have another person who is coming to work with me on this: but do you want to be there to help/participate?

 

If this workshop is a success, I am happy to do some more.

 

Many thanks

Emma

 

[Mark Steward]

It's tentatively in the calendar.

Mark

[Akki]

Um... But... that clashes with EMF Camp. That's probably a problem for
some people.

On Jul 15, 10:17 pm, Emma Davis <sewingworkshoplon...@gmail.com>
wrote:

[Clare Greenhalgh]

Sadly I cannot be there due to EMF.... 

I would have loved to help out otherwise,

Clare

[Charles Yarnold]

Ditto

[Monty]

Not sure who suggested that to you, but in case you hadn't already discussed it with the trustees, according to http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Guides/Planning_an_event "if you plan on charging attendees then we would appreciate a donation to the London Hackspace for the use of our facilities".

[Emma Davis]

Dear Monty,

 

I originally came into the Hackspace and spoke to Matt who suggested I do it this way.  I am now not able to go ahead with this proposal, so withdraw my suggestion for the workshop for 1 September.

 

From

 

Emma Davis

[alan hodes]

I've hot a sewing machine and would love to learn how to use it
Alan

On Jun 22, 2012 6:30 PM, "Emma Davis" <sewingwork...@gmail.com> wrote:

I came to an Open Evening recently at London Hack Space, and spoke to Matt about running a sewing workshop, and am now putting my suggestion in writing.

 

Suggested dates: Afternoon Workshop : 2 – 5 pm

Saturday 14 July (I would prefer this date.)

and/or Saturday 1 September.

Number of participants: 12 (6 could be members of London Hack Space, and

the other 6 would bring myself.)

 

Workshop Content:

Workshop would be run informally, with participants saying what they would like to do, including:

· basic sewing skills

· alterations

· repairs

They could learn: how to use a sewing machine; how to do basic hand sewing -- backstitch, sewing up a hem; altering clothes to make them fit; repairing items that have a rip or hole in them. They could also talk through sewing projects they are thinking of doing, and look at how to make a garment from a paper pattern.

 

Use of your facilities:

Space: I would use your workshop room. Could participants also use computers to look up information on sewing websites? Participants could use kitchen to make refreshments, and pay a donation for this.

Equipment: I will bring my own sewing machine and sewing kit. I have tried using your own sewing machine and it does not work.

Cost: Matt said that if members of the Hack Space were interested in this, and they formed half of the group, then there might be no charge for using the space. I would recruit the other half, and I would charge them a fee to attend.

[Adrian Godwin]

Anybody wanting sewing machine training and disappointed by this
cancellation might be interested in :

http://fabrications1.co.uk/index.php?mact=Calendar,cntnt01,default,0&cntnt01event_id=284&cntnt01display=event&cntnt01lang=en_GB&cntnt01detailpage=&cntnt01return_id=178&cntnt01returnid=178

-adrian