Basic Sewing for Beginners - £195

Summary

This course might be for you if you have never used a sewing machine before, if you’re a returning sewer that needs a re-fresher, or if you have a machine that you aren’t confident using.
This is a step-by-step course to show you the basics you need to know how to become sewing machine confident. With a mixture of hand and machine work, you will have a variety of projects to showcase the skills you will learn on the course.
We will include all the machines, sewing tools, threads and any trims or fastening for you to complete the course.
By the end of the course, you will have the chance to make and take home the following:
· Flat pencil case or boxy pencil case
· Envelop cushion
· Reversable bag or bunting
Throughout the course you will learn the following: -

1. Getting to know your sewing machine
2. Fabric construction and Joining methods
3. Hand sewing
4. Finishing samples
5. Cushion construction
6. Advanced sewing skills
7. Bunting or bag cutting and preparation
8. Bunting or bag construction
   (The above is just a loose example of the course breakdown, on what is covered in each session each week)
   You will need to bring with you to the course -
   · To make a Cushion you will need 1/2mtr of fabric minimum of 110cm in width (cotton/cotton drill/denim/upholstery fabric) and 1x Cushion pad 42cm or smaller)
   · Fabric for bunting or bag project – do not buy before the course begins
   Notepad and pen for jotting down ideas and measurements
   · Sewing kit if you have one
   Course details: Tuesday evenings 6-8.30 starting 12th November - 14th January (excludes 24th & 31st Dec)