Absolute Beginners Learn to Sew Course

This is the perfect course to start your sewing journey, over the course you gradually build up your skills, techniques and knowledge. We teach everything you need to know to be able to confidently sew basic projects and complete simple dressmaking.

Skill Level: Beginner
Suitable for those who have never sewn before or have lost confidence and want a sewing booster.

What you learn:
• The basics of threading the machine and winding a bobbin

• Learning the different functions of the machine/Sewing seams/Sewing in a straight line/Sewing curves, corners and pivoting essential sewing terms, and stitch information
• Finishing seams and reverse stitching
• Understanding fabrics, grain lines & seam allowances Pinning and marking fabric
• Decorative techniques, using applique
• Basic cushion making/Buttonhole and zip insertion

What you make:

During the course we make a number of projects

  • drawstring bag
  • cushion
  • fully lined (bagged out) toiletry bag

We Provide: All materials

Cost: £160 choice of 3, 4 or 5 weeks refer to website booking schedule for exact dates and times – various daytime, evening or weekend sessions available.