SEWING COURSES & WORKSHOPS
All Sew with Nelly Bea workshops are hosted by me, Joan Ellis, a qualified pattern cutter and textiles teacher and life long dressmaker. Sew with Nelly Bea workshops are run from a range of locations in the Bournemouth area and offer a relaxed, happy atmosphere within a small, friendly group of like minded Happy Stitchers. I strive to ensure they are an informative experience, enabling you to enjoy your sewing and get the individual support you need.
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ONLINE LIVE SEWING WORKSHOPS AND COURSES: Classes where we can all meet and sew together are just not possible at the moment but I am offering a range of ONLINE LIVE workshops and courses. It's a great way of still sewing with others and learning some new skills along the way. To find out more click below....
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To find out more about individual workshops, check availability and book your Sew with Nelly Bea workshop click here:
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Dressmaking & Sewing Retreat in the New Forest
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2026
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We are so excited to bring you our first ever DRESSMAKING RETREAT set in the beautiful, relaxing surroundings of the New Forest. Sometimes is so lovely to be able to sewing without interruption and not have to worry about food or putting your work away! This retreat offers you the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed weekend of sewing with plenty of support as and when you need it. Bring along a project of your choosing and join us for a fun filled, sewing packed weekend where there will be optional masterclasses, expert support and refreshments and yummy lunches to keep you sustained throughout your two days of sewing.
Jane and Joan will be available to help you get set up and ready to sew at the start of the retreat and on-hand throughout the two days with support and guidance throughout your sewing projects. Each day Joan will be offering an optional masterclass and on Sunday morning Jane will be talking you through the best gadgets available to improve your sewing techniques.
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