This course is designed especially for beginners to sewing. If you have never used a sewing machine before, or used one many a moon ago and would like to reacquaint yourself with sewing, then this course will give you the skills and confidence to get started sewing.
DurationThis course is designed especially for beginners to sewing. If you have never used a sewing machine before, or used one many a moon ago and would like to reacquaint yourself with sewing, then this course will give you the skills and confidence to get started sewing.
Over the duration of this course you will learn about the sewing machine, how to sew a variety of different stitches, seams, how to, make button holes, hand stitching techniques to name a few.
The objective is to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to give you the confidence to work on many different sewing projects going forward and to make sure its a fun learning experience that leaves you wanting to sew more and more.
We will break about half way through each session for refreshments, as sewing is thirsty work for mind and body therefore it’s only natural that there will be plenty of tea, coffee and cake to keep us going! This course will run over four weeks, made up of four, 3 hour sessions:
Session 1
Learn the basics about the sewing machine and techniques
Identify the parts of a sewing machine and become familiar with them
Thread, wind a bobbin and adjust the machine through its various settings
Identify and sew different machine stitches and seams, creating your own samples
Overview of fabrics and different needle
Session 2
Build on the skills from Session 1 and make beautiful Bunting
Learn how to make pattern pieces
Learn about grain lines and seam allowances
How to lay and cut out your bunting
How to sew sharp pointed corners
Trimming down corners
How to sew on Bias Binding
Materials required for Session 2:
You will need to bring 25cm lengths of various colours or prints of 100% cotton fabric of your bunting flags. 2.5 meters of 2.5cm wide bias binding in a matching colour as well as thread to match.
Session 3
Build on the skills from Session 2 and make an Easy Square Shaped Tote Bag
Learn to lay and cut out a pattern
Pin and stitch pattern pieces together
How to sew straps and sew on trims
How to press out seams
Learn finishing techniques – i.e. Overlocking
Materials required for Session 3:
You will need to bring 1 meter length of your choice of fabric for the tote bag and 2.40 meters of cotton tape / webbing – no wider than 1 inch and thread to match the fabric and trim of your choosing.
Session 4
Build on the skills from Session 3 and make a 45cm x 45cm Envelope Cushion Cover with Button Closure
Learn to measure and mark out fabric
Use interfacing for rigidity
How to position, mark out and sew button holes and buttons
How to sew corners
How to finish the seams using an over locker
My love for fashion and design grew from when I first learnt to sew as a child learning from my mother and aunts. I completed my first diploma in clothing production at college and was named the winner of the Rhea Awards for Fashion Excellence in 2000.
I then went on to teach students sewing and other fashion design elements at junior school level and college for a few years. Later I began specializing in making bespoke wedding gowns under my label, “Claire Catherine Bridal and Couture” and after my beautiful daughter Elizabeth was born,
I started “Eli-b Create & Sew by Claire Watson”. Soon after, I opened my online fabric shop “Watsons Fabrics” to supply quality dressmaking fabrics and haberdashery to customers all over the UK.
I love creating designs and teaching others to do the same. The sewing classes that I run from my studio in Byfleet are for beginners through to advanced level.
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.
The course consists of 5 units, each of which takes you through all the great functions step by step, building your knowledge of the software and guiding you through every stage, building your confidence to try new things.
The sewing classes have been a great way for attendees to make friends with people with similar interests. Every attendee got the opportunity to socialise in a safe environment, even throughout the pandemic. Attendees could fine-tune their skills or learn from scratch with a professional tutor.
This workshop is suitable for those who have used a sewing machine before, can confidently thread the machine and bobbin and have sewn several projects before. If you need a beginners class or a refresher then have a look at beginners classes available.
This is the perfect sewing course for you if you are a complete beginner wishing to have a thorough introduction to using a sewing machine, learning different sewing techniques, understanding basic sewing patterns and learning basic cutting skills.
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