Sew your own Dress/Top (Intermediate) Sewing Retreat 25th & 26th October
Intermediate Sewing Retreat with Heidi Higgins
at Old School House Living, Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary E41AY66
With over 16 years of industry experience, Heidi is now sharing her sewing skills and fashion knowledge with others who are eager to learn. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills, Heidi’s retreats offer a welcoming and inspiring space to get creative.
Retreat Details
Join Heidi for a two-day intermediate sewing retreat, hosted on Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th October 2025 from 10am - 4pm each day in the beautiful and unique surroundings of Old School House Living in Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary.
This lovingly restored former convent school has been transformed into a vibrant lifestyle destination. Opened in Summer 2022, Old School House Living offers everything from lamps and candlesticks to locally roasted award-winning Ponaire coffee and delicious homemade treats. The building itself holds deep local history—once a girls' primary school, it provides a truly special setting for learning something new.
What’s Included:
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Use of sewing machines, tools, and all necessary equipment
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A selection of fabric is provided for your sewing projects
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Lunch served each day is included in the price
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Expert guidance and hands-on learning with Heidi Higgins
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A relaxed, creative environment to enjoy and grow your skills
You will learn how to:
Over the two days, you will learn how to take your body measurement, cut out and sew your own dress/top.
*Please note you need to have done the beginner course first or have some previous sewing skills to take part in this retreat. If you have any questions, please get in contact with Heidi on 0879730532 or info@heidihiggins.com
- Full payment required to secure booking
- Non-refundable if cancelled within 14 days of the retreat
- No refund for no-shows or early departures
UK Clothing Size Chart
| 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| Bust (cm) | 86 | 88 | 93 | 98 | 104 | |
| Waist (cm) | 76 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | |
| Hip (cm) | 95 | 99 | 104 | 111 | 117 | |
| Sleeve (cm) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | |
| Length (cm) | 103 | 104 | 104 | 105 | 105 |
How to Measure:
1. Bust: Measure under your arms and around the fullest part of your chest
2. Natural Waist: Measure around the smallest part of your waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose
3. Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips
This sizing chart is a guideline but some styles may vary depending on the fabric and cut of garment. If you are unsure of your size and would like some help please get in touch at info@heidihiggins.com
| Location | Shipping Cost | Delivery Time once shipped (guideline) |
| Republic of Ireland | €10 | 1-3 days |
| UK | €15 | 3-5 days |
| Europe | €20 | 4-6 days |
| Rest of World | €30 | 6-10 days |
If you have not received your products, feel free to contact us using our contact page.
You can return your product up to 14 days after receiving your order. Please make sure that the products are not worn, washed or damaged with the tag still attached. A full refund minus the shipping costs will be made on receipt of the returned goods. If you received free shipping, the cost of the shipping will be deducted retroactively from your refund.
There will be no exchange or refund on designs made to special requirements where the style has been altered to fit. This will be explained before any special order has been placed with Heidi.
Please note each style is made to order. It may take up to 3 weeks before your order is ready to be shipped and you will receive an email to confirm once your order has been sent. If your order is urgent please let us know and we will do our best to help you where possible!
