Twin Made Creative Workshops! January - February and March 2022

We have lots of workshops coming up in the first few months off 2022!

Book here: https://www.twinmade.com/purchase

We have some set dates and also have a few dates available for you to book a time and date which suits you.

Thursday 20th January - Crappy Craft Club Moon Phase Hangers 6.30pm - 8.30pm £5
Friday 21st January- Beginners Crochet 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25
Saturday 22nd January - Dungaree Dress Making 2pm - 5pm £60
Sunday 23rd January - Dungaree Making 12pm - 4pm £70

Thursday 27th January - Silly Panda Cloth Pad 6.30pm - 8.30pm £35
Friday 28th January - Neon Sign Making £35 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Saturday 29th January - Lampshade Making 10.30am - 12.30pm £25
Saturday 29th January - Pyjama Making 2pm - 5pm £50
Sunday 30th January - Simple Skirt with Pockets 1pm - 4pm £50

Thursday 3rd February - Beginners Knitting 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25.
Friday 4th February - Crappy Craft Club XL - Crappy Vases 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25
Sunday 6th February - Available for one to ones/group sessions.

Thursday 10th February - Crappy Craft Club Valentines Special 6.30pm - 8.30pm £5
Friday 11th February - Macramé Plant Hanger 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25
Saturday 12th February - Dungaree Making 2pm - 6pm £70
Sunday 13th February - Paper Piecing Quilt Cushion 1pm - 4pm £35

Thursday 17th February - Loom Knit a Woolly hat 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25/£35
Friday 18th February - Friday Night Craft Club 6.30pm -8.30pm £20 pom poms, embroidery, cross stitch. Join us to get creative.
Saturday 19th February - Beginners Sewing: Tote Bag £25 2pm - 4pm
Sunday 20th February - Gown Making 1pm - 4pm £50

Thursday 24th February - Silly Panda - Eco Crafts 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25
Friday 25th February - Sunday 27th February Available for one to ones/group sessions.

Thursday 3rd March - Lampshade Making 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25
Friday 4th March - Neon Sign Making £35 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Saturday 5th March - Dungaree Dress Making 10am - 1pm £60
Saturday 5th March - Shift Dress £60 2pm - 5pm
Sunday 6th March - Dungaree Making 12pm - 4pm £70

Twin Made Tip Top Sewing Tips!

During our works shops we share lots of tips on using a sewing machine, so if you have a sewing machine at home or wanted to get started or get back into the sewing seat?

Here are a few top tips to stop you throwing your sewing machine out of the window.

Tips for using your sewing machine:

Before sewing make sure there are two threads, one through the needle and one from the bobbin - make sure they are long and touch you desk - this stop the needle un-threading.

If moving the needle - get into a habit of turning the turning wheel towards you and towards you only, this will stop the threads from tangling.

When you have finished sewing and you move the fabric away from the machine, ensure the needle is up to its highest point. If more than one thread comes out of the bobbin holder, turn the turning wheel slightly and try again.

Get Creative with Twin Made

We hope you are all keeping safe and sane!

Here are some bits we have created for you:
Free downloads - colouring in sheets and crafts.

Cross Stitch Patterns and Kits.

Make it Yourself projects to download.

You can buy gift vouchers here - we are extending the dates.

Out tip jar is here and we have added some new rewards.

If you have any requests - let us know!

Twin Made Sparkly Bum Bag and Macramé Workshop!

Leonie is currently working at Twin Made while she is studying at Cardiff University. Leonie managed to squeeze in two Twin Made workshops in between her busy schedule! She wrote about it here:

My workshop experience at Twin Made I took part in a bum bag and macramé plant hanger workshop at Twin Made and had a great time! In the first workshop I attended, I crafted my own sparkly bum bag. It might sound difficult to make your own bag, but it is easier thank you think.

“The result was beautiful, I felt very proud of myself. ”

— Leonie

The welcoming and artsy atmosphere at Twin Made makes it even more enjoyable. First, we had to choose our fabric for the inside and outside of the bag and a zip colour. The instructions given by Charlotte made every crafting step very clear and simple. We mainly worked with a sewing machine, which was fun and sometimes challenging – but Charlotte was of great help and very patient. Once we sew the bag together, we attached a strap to the bum bag. The result was beautiful, I felt very proud of myself. This fun evening made me want to craft more as it is such a great achievement to make something yourself!

The second workshop was creating your own Macramé plant hanger. I was impressed that the fabric we used was old shirts from a factory in Portugal – a great sustainable way of reusing clothes! Macramé is an ancient knotting craft and very relaxing. Charlotte showed us various knotting techniques that were easy to learn and use. The knotting itself was calming and relaxing and a great opportunity to talk to one another.

The art of Macramé is fascinating and such a beautiful way to make your plant stand out. After attending both workshops, I was sent guidelines on both crafting activities. I am looking forward to creating more sparkly bum bags and plant hangers. I can highly recommend the workshops and will definitely attend more!

February 2020 at Twin Made

Sunday 2nd February - Lampshade Making 10am - 12pm £25
Learn how to make a bespoke roll top 30cm drum lampshade. You will need: 30cm x 100cm or 30cm of a standard width light or medium fabric (114 cm), feel free to bring a large piece so you can select a pattern.

Sunday 2nd February - Dungarees 1pm - 5pm £60
Make a pair of dungarees or dungaree shorts with lots of pockets. You will need to bring 2.5 metres of a prewashed medium weight fabric, cord or twill work great. You will take home your dungarees, pattern and instructions so you can make more in all the colours.

Monday 3rd February - Craft Beer Craft Club 7pm - 9pm £10 per person
Join Twin Made and badass, crocheting and beer drinking babe Chelsea to bring you Cardiff's first ever Craft Beer Craft Club!! Bring your project and we'll both be on hand to help with any WIP or craft ideas! No got anything to work one - don’t worry we have lots for you to try!

Wednesday 5th February - Sparkly Bum Bag 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25
Join us to make a super sparkly bum bag. Perfect for hand free partying and a summer of fun.

Thursday 6th February - Macramé Plant Hanger - 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25
Learn the retro art of knotting to create a beautiful and colourful plant hanger!

Friday 7th February - A Friday Evening of Craft £25 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Can’t decide which craft to pick? We have lots of crafts to choose from. Join us to start your weekend right and have a go at: weaving, cross stitch, embroidery or pom pom up a storm!

Saturday 8th February - Dungarees 10am - 2pm £60
Make a pair of dungarees or dungaree shorts with lots of pockets. You will need to bring 2.5 metres of a prewashed medium weight fabric, cord or twill work great. You will take home your dungarees, pattern and instructions so you can make more in all the colours.

Saturday 8th February - Sweatshirt -3pm - 6pm £40
Join us to make a simple sweater with raglan sleeves. You will need 2metres of a medium weight, prewashed sweatshirt fabric.

Sunday 9th February - Dungaree Dress 10am - 1pm £50
Make a dungarees dress with lots of pockets. You will need to bring 1.5-2 metres of a prewashed medium weight fabric, cord or twill work great. There are lots of variations to this pattern. You will take home your dress, pattern and instructions so you can make it in all the colours.

Sunday 9th February - Crop Top and Shorts 2pm - 5pm £45
Join us to make a crop top and a pair of shorts with pockets.
You will need 2/2.5 metres of a light weight cotton/cotton mix fabric.

Monday 10th February Geetlush Cardiff Feminist Art and Craft Club

Tuesday 11th - Wednesday 12th February - London

Thursday 13th February - Galentines Day TBA

Friday 14th February - Neon Sign 6pm - 8pm £35
Join us for crafty evening creating personalised neon sign.

Saturday 15th February - Rucksack 10am - 1pm £40
Join us to create a rucksack with lots of pockets and adjustable straps.
You will need one metre of a medium weight fabric such as cord or twill and a light fabric to line the bag!

Saturday 15th February - T-shirt 2pm - 5pm £35
A great class for anyone wanting to start with the basics of dressmaking - all abilities welcome. Make a made to measure cropped sleeve t-shirt. You will need 1 - 1.5metres of a light to medium weight jersey fabric.

Sunday 16th February - Car Less Car Boot

Wednesday 19th February - Jesmonite Coasters or Plant Pots 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25
Join us to create a set of three round jesmonite coasters or plant pots, you will learn mixing techniques and how to add colour and decorations.

Thursday 20th February - Colourful Weave - 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25
Join us to make your own weave, learning lots of techniques and create a colourful and unique wall hanging.

Saturday 22nd February - WMC

Tuesday 25th February - Loom Knit a woolly hat 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25
Join us for this very addictive craft and learn how to loom up a knitted hat, perfect for the cooler Winter days. You'll take everything you'll need to carry on looming.

Wednesday 26th February - Beginners Crochet 6.30pm - 8.30pm £25 Suitable for absolute beginners, where we will cover the basics and start you off to create a colourful granny square cushion or blanket. You will take home a hook and wool so you can carry on crocheting at home.

Thursday 27th February - Simple Skirt 5.30pm - 8.30pm £35
Come and make a made to measure elasticated waist skirt with pockets. You will need 1.5 meters of a prewashed light to medium weight cotton/cotton mix fabric.

Saturday 29th February - Culottes 10am - 1pm £45
Perfect for the warmer Summer evenings! You will need 2 metres of a prewashed medium weight fabric to create a pair of culottes with a zip fastening and pockets.

Saturday 29th February - Dungaree Dress 2pm - 5pm £50
Make a dungarees dress with lots of pockets. You will need to bring 1.5-2 metres of a prewashed medium weight fabric, cord or twill work great. There are lots of variations to this pattern. You will take home your dress, pattern and instructions so you can make it in all the colours.