Sewing Machine for Beginners workshop

Service Description

With this weekly Sewing Course, you'll learn basic and advanced sewing techniques, a range of machine stitching types, the equipment you need and how to use it, how to measure correctly and choose the right fabrics, how to follow commercial patterns and maybe even create your own. You’ll even put your new-found skills to practice and create something stunning to take home. For some, the most off-putting part of learning to sew is getting to grips with the sewing machine itself. The Sewing weekly workshop begins by removing all trepidation, teaching you the basic parts and functions of your sewing machine, no matter which brand you have. You will quickly learn how to operate a sewing machine, including how to thread the bobbin and thread your sewing machine, and even gain the confidence to troubleshoot any minor problems that may arise, and understand how to care for your machine. Another area that may at first seem baffling, is the array of tools available to the sewer. The workshop introduces you to the basic tools and accessories that you need to have in your sewing basket and outlines what each does. The Sewing workshop provides practical instruction on basic and advanced sewing techniques including pressing, pinning, cutting, and marking fabric, how to insert a zipper, make buttonholes, and how to sew closures, such as hooks-and-eyes and snaps. Basic sewing machine stitches are covered comprehensively. Although sewing machines can sew many types of stitch, it is still important to learn how to make very basic hand stitches, as there are instances when machine sewing would be too aggressive for the fabric type or more difficult to use. You will learn how to employ a variety of machine stitches and gain an understanding of when each should be used. Sessions will cost only £16 per person per session and include tea/ coffee and cake. *Children aged 12 years and over can attend when accompanied by a responsible adult*