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10th November 2007
10.00am -12.00pm
and 1.30pm-3.30pm
COUTURE
FINISHES
Come
along and learn some sewing techniques used by the Couturiers to give the
garments you sew an expensive professional look !
Pre-booking is essential due to
limited numbers of seats. Tickets are £12, and will include refreshments.
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Enjoy
a 2-hour seminar, morning 10.00 - 12.00 or afternoon 1.30 - 3.30
given by Gill Arnold.
MultiMap of how to get there
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A
great day for sewing enthusiasts, come and join Gill Arnold at Fred Winter
fabric department, on
Saturday 10th
November 2007
. Enjoy
a 2-hour seminar, morning or afternoon given by Gill Arnold on Couture
Finishes. Come along and learn some sewing techniques used by the
couturiers to give the garments you sew that expensive professional look.
Come and be inspired to work with the beautiful variety of fabrics
displayed within the store to make garments for all occasions.
Pre-booking
is essential due to limited numbers of seats. Tickets are £12 to include
refreshments and handouts.
Contact
Mrs Bailey at Fred Winter Fabric
Department on 01789 268011 or write to:
Penny Bailey
Fred Winter Ltd
41 Guild Street
Stratford Upon Avon,
Warwickshire
CV37 6QY |
More about Fred Winter's shop
| WHAT'S IN STORE
The Fred Winter family business
was established in Stratford upon Avon in 1858 as a general drapery and gentleman's
outfitters. Due to our changing lifestyle and the development of ready to wear fashion,
the store began to sell ladies fashions and fabrics. In the late 1960s high fashion and
high quality were paramount to Fred Winter. And now, a new store and the fifth generation
of the Fred Winter family has made further changes within the store to sell furnishings
and of course, I am pleased to say, the fashion fabric and haberdashery department
remains.
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| How lucky we are to have Mr Frederick Brian
Winter running the Fabric and Haberdashery Department. He clearly has a wonderful
understanding of fabric and enjoys working in the department. He is at hand to give advice
and talk to the customers. Years of training with many major stores has given Mr Frederick
Brian Winter a wonderful eye for quality fabrics, which he sells at good prices. He
insists on traditionally high standards of customer service. The department manageress
Penny Bailey and her two sales assistants are also extremely helpful. |
The department caters for dressmaking,
tailoring and hobbycrafts and has such varied stocks too numerous to list. There is a good
selection of natural fabrics and I often recommend my tailoring students to work with the
beautiful woollen fabrics. An example is the Cashmeres, very reasonably priced at £20 per
metre. If occasion wear or bridal fabric is required, the silk dupion, chiffon and
brocades cost approximately £8 per metre. Linen and cotton are displayed with many
well-known names such as Liberty prints. Fashion fabrics in polyester, viscose and
mixtures, woven and jersey are all in stock. Various interfacings and a good selection of
unusual and high quality lining can be purchased. |
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A HABY HAVEN
In the fabric department is a 12-metre
wall covered from ceiling to floor with haberdashery - everything for your
project available in one store. Browse through the pattern catalogues and collect your
latest issue of Sewing World from the Haberdashery Department. |
| If you feel exhausted and need a
break to reflect on which fabric to purchase, upstairs is the Mida's Cafe Bar,
run by Mida a warm friendly Moroccan. The cafe is bright and welcoming and offers a
tempting selection of meals and drinks. |
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VISITING A TOURIST
TOWN
As Fred Winter department store is located
in historic Stratford Upon Avon this is not only a great place to find
fabric, but a chance to dwell awhile amidst history. An early start is recommended because
there is so much to see and do, for all the family - a day to browse and enjoy fabric
shopping, while partners and children enjoy the numerous tourist attractions.
Discover the fascinating story of Shakespeare's life. Lake a
cruise along the river Avon or take the open topped bus to visit the beautiful
Warwickshire countryside. The river and adjacent park has been a favourite location for my
family with picnic seating and enclosed play area suitable for toddlers and older
children. With something for everyone to do and such an idyllic location accessible by
road, rail or coach this makes your shopping a relaxing experience.
TRAVEL
TIPS
When you arrive in Stratford Upon Avon a good
land mark to head for is William Shakespeare's Birthplace in Henley Street. A short
distance away is Fred Winter. If travelling by car, parking is available around the corner
in Windsor Street and disabled parking available at the rear of the store.
Fred Winter Ltd
41 Guild Street
Stratford Upon Avon
Warwickshire CV37 6QY
Tel: 01789268011
Opening hours: 9.15-5.15 Monday-Saturday |
"I organised a petition when I
heard that one of my favourite fabric stores was closing down, due to the managing
director’s retirement. The petition successful saved the department, and 2 years on,
it is thriving. I am running regular seminars to promote the fabric and haberdashery
department and encourage more ladies to sew and work with the beautiful fabrics in
store."
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