Basic Sewing Machine Tuition

Get to know your way round your sewing machine and learn the basic techniques through a series of small projects to take home. Includes threading and setting up, different stitches, hemming, inserting a zip, making and joining pieces of a simple pattern.

Suitable for absolute-never-seen-a-sewing-machine-before-beginners and returning sew-ers  alike our Beginners Sewing Course is the perfect way to get crafty! We focus on building confidence, teaching you useful, transferable skills all in a super friendly and sociable environment.

Patchwork & Quilting classes are offered by New Forest Fabrics for all skill level. We have 6 sewing machines for hire.  If you wish to reserve one, please confirm when booking.  The charge is £5 per class.  You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you prefer.

Dressmaking classes are suitable for someone who is a complete beginner wanting to learn basic sewing skills to make their own clothes, or for someone with intermediate experience who wants to advance their skills.

This is a great introduction into the leather accessories making process and will help you develop essential sewing skills. To start, you will learn how to identify different types of sewing machines both industrial and domestic and have an understanding of what each type of machine is used for.