ak traditions grew out of a fascination and love for traditional textiles and cultural history. As the ak traditions story has evolved and grown its brought together various passions of owner, Annie Hider - and every new design strengthens her affinity with women artisans of the past from every culture who created life enhancing domestic textiles with such care. Tradition is not static it evolves… but the spirit of the maker remains paramount and should be valued today just as it was in traditional... Read more

Sewing and Pattern Making Classes at Designer Stitch. Basic and Beyond classes for absolute beginners, or Innovative Pattern Making classes for those wanting to design and make their own patterns. The aim of the school is to build your design and sewing skills in the correct progression, teaching : WHAT you should be taught WHEN you should be taught and ALL you should be taught about DESIGN, and SEWING CONSTRUCTION. Students are taught the latest tricks, shortcuts, and sewing techniques. Due to... Read more

Beginner's sewing. Classes cover different basic techniques including how to thread and use a sewing machine, dealing with raw edges, construction of a seam, french seams, princess seams, understitching, gathering, blind hemming, invisible zips etc. After this class you are ready to make Your Own Project, here each person chooses their *own project and get whatever help they need. You will learn how to read a commercial pattern, place pattern, cut out fabric, and make your project using the best... Read more