If you are interested in learning to sew clothes but don’t know where to start this is the course for you. You will learn how to use a machine and basic sewing techniques while making a sample/toile (practice garment).
This course can be done as a 5 week course or a 3 day intensive to fit with your schedule.
You don’t need to have any equipment or a machine. If you do have a machine and you want to learn how to use it you are welcome to bring it along.
LEVEL: complete beginners & +
MAX IN A CLASS: 4
COST: £190
On this course you will learn how to:
- Thread a machine
- Fill a bobbin
- Use different functions of the machine
- Use a pattern
- Mark and cut fabric
- Sew and finish seams
- Insert a Zip
- Sew Darts
- Attach a facing
EVENING COURSE
START DATE: 6th January 2025
DURATION: Monday evening for 5 weeks,
TIME: 6pm to 8.30pm
LEVEL: complete beginners & +
MAX IN A CLASS: 4
COST: £190
MORNING COURSE
START DATE: 14th January 2025
DURATION: Tuesday morning for 5 weeks,
TIME: 10am to 12.30pm
LEVEL: complete beginners & +
MAX IN A CLASS: 4
COST: £190
INTENSIVE COURSE
DATE: 5th, 6th, & 7th March 2025
DURATION: 3 day intensive Wed/Thurs/FrI
TIME: 10am – 2pm
LEVEL: complete beginners+
MAX IN A CLASS: 4
COST: £190
To book onto this workshop please contact us by email or phone with your address, postcode and a contact number
Skills needed to take this class…
No experience needed. If you have used sewing machine but not made clothes or need a refresher this course is also for you.
Workshop includes…
- Supporting written information to take home
- All materials for the 5 weeks of techniques are included in the cost.
- Use of studio equipment and tools.** (If you need to borrow a sewing machine for this session please let us know when you book.)
- Tea, Coffee, Juice
Materials required:
- none
Location:
- Our studio in Gateshead see full details here
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**Please be sure to read our Terms & conditions.
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