Question 1

Who are the sewing parties for?

Accepted Answer

Our sewing parties are aimed at boys and girls aged 6-12 but we can tailor them to older children or teens.

Question 2

How much is it?

Accepted Answer

£35 per child with a minimum of four children.

Question 3

What does a party package include?

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Two hours of sewing supervised by an experienced sewing teacher All materials and tools for completing the project Personalised printed invitations to distribute to guests Personalised gift bag for guests to take their project home in

Question 4

Are there any add-ons for packages?

Accepted Answer

Sewing kit party bag with a make-at-home kit inside – £POA Bespoke project creation – £POA Venue hire – Price dependent on venue

Question 5

How long will the party last for?

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2 hours, which normally means roughly 90 minutes of sewing broken up with a couple of short drink and snack breaks.

Question 6

Do I need to provide anything?

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A large table to work on and a chair for every child. We bring everything else.

Question 7

Whereabouts do you offer sewing parties?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere within a 10-mile radius of Teddington, TW11 0QH. Please contact us if you live further away and we can discuss additional travel costs.

Question 8

What venues can you hold a sewing party in?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere you'd like! As long as we have a large table and chairs, we can get to work.

Question 9

What's the maximum number of children for a party?

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Currently, with the Rule of Six, we can only accommodate a maximum of 5 children. When COVID restrictions are eventually relaxed, we can increase this to a maximum of 8 children.

Question 10

Why is the maximum number only 8?

Accepted Answer

Our parties are small in number so that we can make sure each child can get the help and attention they need.

Question 11

What projects are available as party projects?

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At the moment we are offering 3 projects: Unicorn plushie Emoji cushion Cute doughnut  If your child would like something different, get in touch – we're happy to create bespoke packages at an additional cost.

Question 12

Will everyone finish their project?

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That's the plan! We will be with them every step of way to make sure everyone has a completed project to take home.

Question 13

When do you arrive on the party day?

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We arrive 20 minutes before the party begins.

Question 14

How do I confirm a party booking?

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We require a deposit of £50 to confirm the booking.

Question 15

When do I pay the balance for the party?

Accepted Answer

Final payment is due on the day of the party paid via bank transfer.

Question 16

Does my child need to have any sewing experience?

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No. We tailor the projects so that, regardless of ability level, every child gets to complete their project. More experienced sewists will be able to be more creative with their project, while beginners will stick closely to the instructions and guidance from the teacher.

Question 17

Does my child need to bring anything to the club or workshop?

Accepted Answer

There's no need to bring anything. All materials and equipment will be supplied.

Question 18

What if my child is ill on the day?

Accepted Answer

Please contact us as soon as possible to let us know.   For workshops, we are happy to offer your child a catch-up workshop (subject to availability) or a 50% refund of the fee.   For school clubs, we are unable to offer any catch-up sessions or refunds for any missed sessions due to illness.

Question 19

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

We require 7 days notice to cancel a workshop for a full refund. If it is less than 7 days until your workshop, we would be happy to offer an alternative workshop (subect to availability) at no extra cost or a 50% refund.

Question 20

What if Pins & Needles cancels the workshop?

Accepted Answer

A full refund will be issued for any cancelled workshops or clubs.

Question 21

Where is your data protection policy?

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Please visit this link for our full data protection policy.

Question 22

What qualifications and certifications do your teachers hold?

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All our teachers hold DBS enhanced checks and are first aid trained.

Question 23

How many children will there be in each group?

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A maximum of 8 children per teacher will attend each club or workshop.

Question 24

Will the children need to wear masks?

Accepted Answer

No. In line with schools' procedures, children will not be required to wear masks and neither will the teacher running the workshop.

Question 25

How will you make the equipment and room you provide safe for my child?

Accepted Answer

Each child will be issued with their own scissors, needles, pins, thread and fabric. For items that will be re-used in other classes, these will be thoroughly disinfected before being used by another child.   On top of the thorough cleaning being provided by our chosen venues, we will be wiping down all surfaces before and after the club or workshop.   We will also have hand sanitizer available for the duration of the club or workshop.

Question 26

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

SCHOOL CLUBS   A full refund will be issued in the event of a full lockdown, school closure or cancelled club for any missed sessions.   If your child is ill or self-isolating and misses any sessions, we will not be able to issue a refund.    If the whole Year group is sent home to self-isolate and the club only contains these children and is cancelled, a catch-up session will be arranged at a later date or a refund or credit applied.    WORKSHOPS   A full refund will be given if your child tests positive for COVID-19 or is self-isolating and will not be able to attend the workshop. If your child is ill and this is not COVID-related, a full refund will be given if you cancel 48 hours before the workshop, or 50% refund will be given if you cancel in less time.    If we have to cancel a workshop, you will receive a full refund.

Question 27

What is your risk-assessment policy?

Accepted Answer

Please see our detailed risk-assessment for clubs taking place in schools here

MAKE-AT-HOME KITS

MAKE-AT-HOME KITS

We created these fun sewing and knitting kits especially for kids, using our experience of teaching in primary schools. We know they work, because we've tried them!

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