Join a multitude of machine and hand-sewing makers to create a map of what home means to us.
On 8th and 9th June, working alongside artist Amy Pitt, we are creating a miniature handmade landscape of Torbay and beyond if the journey takes us there … The landscape will continue to grow up from the lawns at Oldway Mansion mapping our homes, roots, dreams, memories and everyday life.
From March to May, Amy Pitt and textiles artists from across Torbay have been working with local sewing groups to create the foundations of this map that explores what home means to us, what we sew and make at home.
On 8th and 9th June, come along to Fabric of Home and join the make. The map will be growing from 10am – 6pm on each day. Not a maker? Bring a picnic and join us for a day as the work unfolds.
There will be different elements of the landscape to get involved in, depending on how long you want to be involved for and different levels of experience.
· Construction of 3-dimensional elements
· Quilting the ‘sea’ and ‘landscape’ elements
· Detailed work with embroidery and hand-sewing including simple 2-dimensional elements
There will be a whole range of sewing machines to try out from through the ages – treadle machines, cabinets, hand-crank machines, electric machines old and new. You can register for a slot below, or just sign up to use machines on the day.
You are welcome to book for more than 1 sewing slot – over the past few months, some have taken 1-2 hours to add to Fabric of Home, whereas others have dedicated several days!
We are inspired by Singer and the invention of the domestic sewing machine. Built in 1873, Oldway Mansion was the home of the Singer Family. Isaac Singer designed the first sewing machine produced en masse for leisure and domestic use, opening up new opportunities for ordinary households to make their own clothes, designs and products.
Suitable for all ages. Under 16s must be accompanied with an adult on the day. For children, with supervision, hand-crank machines are especially suitable and great fun to learn on.
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Booking info
For sewers
You can register for a slot below, or just sign up to use machines on the day. There will be a whole range of sewing machines to try out from through the ages – treadle machines, cabinets, hand-crank machines, electric machines old and new.
You are welcome to book for more than 1 sewing slot – over the past few months, some have taken 1-2 hours to add to Fabric of Home, whereas others have dedicated several days!
For non-sewers
To join us and not sew, just turn up!
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Full dates, times & locations
Sat 8th June & Sun 9th June
10am – 6pm
South Lawn, Oldway Mansion, Torquay Road, Paignton TQ3 2TY
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Find out more about the artist:
Artist Website | Artist Instagram
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Access info
Step-free and wheelchair-user access
There will be ramped access onto the lawn at for wheelchair users, however the lawn area may not be suitable for non-power-assisted wheelchairs.. If you would like to join the sew and require a specific height sewing table, please add your requirements and contact details during online registration.
Parking
Between 8th and 9th June 2019, there will be no public parking available at the Oldway Mansion site, and vehicular access will be limited. If you have mobility needs (including if you are arriving with your own sewing machines) our traffic stewards will guide you to the drop-off point in front of the Mansion.