It’s back – after 5 years – Saturday Workshop in Moulin with Roobedo, May 11th, 2019 From a selection of Roobedo graded card patterns, you will adapt an A-line (or straight) knee length skirt to fit you, learn the construction techniques required to cut and sew your very own skirt with a zip and faced […]
How great is this?! Roobedo Bespoke Workshops at the Edinburgh Remakery. Perfect for that special occasion with friends, family, work-mates. Getting together and making stuff is fun! Book a unique social enterprise-led experience with Roobedo at the Edinburgh Remakery. These bespoke Group Workshops can be tailored to suit any occasion, be it a team building […]
I am so excited to have been asked to run a couple of workshops at the Edinburgh Remakery in May. This is such an inspiring and creative repair hub run by Remade Edinburgh. The Remakery is a co-operative workshop space that diverts valuable waste materials away from landfill through providing a community repair hub and second-hand shop […]
Wednesday May 15th I will be helping to run a morning of creativity and sewing in the most beautiful venue Burmieston Farm Steading near Little Glenshee, Perthshire. You will make reusable plastic free everyday things including coffee bag scrubbers and linen bread bags – helping you reduce the plastic in your home. Materials all provided – […]
I’ll be heading down to Perth this Friday with my sewing machine, pins and tape measure, ready to make quick alterations to anything swopped at this great event organised by ZerowastePerth. This exciting Swish Plus Event is a one-off opportunity in Perth to spend an evening with fashion professionals. This is your chance to declutter […]
I will be running a further Basic Sewing Machine Skills free workshop on Saturday 23rd March, noon-2pm, in the Zero Waste Walk-In at St. John’s Shopping Centre. Booking through Eventbrite only. An afternoon of sewing – bring along your machine/overlocker for an informal intoductory / refresher course to sewing. Learn what all those buttons […]
It’s been busy in the Roobedo workshop this winter, fulfilling customer orders to ship around the world and also closer to home I’ve been working with local independent companies. Big thanks to Cafe Calluna @CafeCalluna for asking me to supply them with some gifts ideas for the washing line this Christmas. Lots of cosy arm-warmers […]
New Specials section in the shop With the countdown to Christmas upon us, I’ve included a new specials section in the Roobedo shop, which might inspire you for gifts or be perfect timing for a treat. And there’s a few bargains on the sale page too. What’s so special? Not only is everything handmade here […]
Latest evening class starts tonight – I am so excited. I am very much hoping we will all come away having made some beautiful things, but also have a chance to discuss things and share ideas over a cup of tea too. I am simply scratching the surface on this theme but just thought it […]
Evening class 10 weeks (£60) Wednesdays 7-9pm Pitlochry High School Starts Wed 19th Sept till 5th Dec (2 week break over October) Sewing class with Ruth of Roobedo, featuring a selection of bite-size projects which will include making re-useable packaging and everyday things with re-use and recycle in mind. We will use sewing machines and […]