Join us for an introduction to the gentle art of English Paper Piecing (EPP). This traditional hand-sewn patchwork technique originated in England in the late 1700s. Also known as ‘Mosaic Patchwork’, EPP is one of the oldest patchwork techniques that has survived through the ages.
EPP patchwork is a highly portable craft which you can carry with you to indulge in some mindful sewing anytime, anywhere! It’s also a great way to use up fabric scraps!
Jane will introduce you to the EPP method, which involves stabilising a fabric patch by fixing it to a paper template (the ‘paper piece’) and sewing the stabilised patches together into larger patterns, or quilt blocks. Then together we will put your new skills into practice with a simple project to take home.
This relaxed pace, small group workshop is suitable for beginners.
We will provide:
- all the fabrics, paper and threads you will need
- printed worksheets to take home
- hot drinks and biscuits (organic and palm oil-free)
What to bring
- a pair of good quality fabric scissors
- any cotton fabric scraps that you’d particularly like to use (e.g. old items of clothing)
Concession tickets
Being accessible and inclusive to everyone is important to us at Simply Repair. If you want to join us on any of the workshops but financial circumstances prevent this, please email info@simplyrepair.org.uk so we can help. All requests are confidential, and we offer a no questions asked policy. We will do our best to accommodate, and in the event where the workshop is already full we can discuss future options.
Your workshop host
Your host for this workshop is Jane Walton, local sewing instructor with years of experience helping people learn a wide variety of sewing skills. We are delighted to partner with Jane to offer you this workshop as part of our learn to sew series for 2025/26.
Refunds and Cancellations
Tickets will be refunded if:
- the event is cancelled
- the event is rescheduled, and you cannot make the new date
- the event changes location, and you cannot attend
If you have been charged a booking fee, unfortunately this cannot be refunded.
If you are unable to attend please email as soon as possible and we will access the request on a case by case basis. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds if:
- you can no longer attend the event due to personal circumstances
- you have changed your mind about attending the event