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Craft Academy Half Day Masterclass: BAKER BOY HAT AND BOW TIE SET with Mark Francis – Sunday 2nd November 2025 – 1.30pm

Price: £59
LOCATION: Birmingham
Duration: 3 hours
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Join Mark Francis from The Great British Sew Bee series 6 in this extended sewing session and learn how to make a fabulous Baker Boy Hat and Bow Tie Set.

All the pieces have been pre-cut, so you are ready to start sewing from the off!

A pattern for a medium-sized hat and the dimensions for the bow tie will be provided for you to take home, to recreate in your favourite fabrics.

Under Mark’s expert guidance you will:

• Learn how to piece the hat panels together
• Insert a full lining
• Work with Decovil from Vlieseline to make a stiffened brim
• Construct a bow tie, which is lovely project that can be adapted to your pets and all family members.

Mark is also offering workshop attendees a 20% discount to his shop, whilst at the show.

NOTE: Image is for illustrative purposes only and the fabrics may differ slightly.

Half-day Academy Masterclass tickets also include:

A complimentary entry ticket for you to visit the main shows on Sunday morning, plus all equipment, materials and hardware required.

Advisory Note:
This class is suitable for all ages 16+ with some basic sewing knowledge or use of sewing machines advisable.

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Tutor Name: Mark Francis

About The Tutor

Mark’s practical sewing experiences began quite late in life, but his relationship with sewing began when he was a small child. However, needlework was not something that little boys were encouraged to do in the 1980’s. Many years passed until he found the confidence to finally learn to use a sewing machine, and he discovered his passion for making clothes and costumes. Then, a few years ago, Mark’s husband entered him for series 6 of the Great British Sewing (2020) and life has never been the same since! Mark now works across the sewing industry, teaching, presenting talks and developing his growing range of sewing patterns.
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