Embroidered cuffs by Berni McCabe at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery

Make a wish, smile and be inspired by Berni McCabe's beautifully crafted embroidered cuffs at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery. This Galway-based textile artist finds inspiring ways to upcycle and re-invent vintage textiles and embellishements. Every item shows her love of colour, texture and attention to detail. Drop in and see these little treasures as well as her famous 'I love Galway' buttons!

Getting to know your sewing machine with Berni McCabe

A course of 3 classes from 10.30 to 13.00 starts this Thursday 8th March at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery for €60. To book phone 087 6193870.

Berni McCabe's sewing skills class is very popular here at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery. If you would like to spend some time getting to know how to thread the machine properly, fill a bobbin, adjust the stitch tension and get to know what all the buttons and attachments are for then this is the class for you.

Practical projects take you through all the basics of sewing in a straight line, starting and finishing, different seam finishes, putting in a zip and lots more.

2nd week of sewing skills with Berni McCabe

Berni returned to Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery tonight to help everyone acquire some additional sewing skills. French seams, bound seams, bias binding.....phew that's a lot of extra skills acquired in one evening of enjoyable sewing. It may look like just a wee bag, but you should see the finish these ladies achieved after only 2 classes! These machines may have been lurking in cupboards unused for a while.....but they're being put through their paces now!

Workshops at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery: Beginner's Sewing Skills Level 1

Berni McCabe's workshop on Monday 17th October took place at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery. In this workshop Berni McCabe helps students to become more familiar with their sewing machines. And through a series of practical exercises helps build up basic skills to make a simple zip-case.

To book a place on the next class with Berni, email esterkiely@gmail.com or phone 087 6192870.

Featured workshop: Beginners Sewing Skills - Level 1

Bernie McCabe is a Galway-based Textile Designer Maker whose work is for sale at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery. Bernie is particularly interested in recycling and up-cycling, taking something old and re-inventing it to make something new, original and exciting.

Let Bernie help you improve your sewing skills in this 2hr workshop at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery on Monday 17th October from 10.00 to 12.30 (16Euro). Tea, coffee, encouragement and inspiration provided!

In this introductory workshop you will learn how to use a sewing machine along with some simple sewing techniques. Absolute beginners welcome.

To book your place simply email esterkiely@gmail.com or phone 087 6193870. We look forward to seeing you there!