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.
This is our very popular Sewing intensive course. In 5 weeks you will learn basic sewing skills and gain confidence at the sewing machine. We have prepared a wide range of projects to cover the most important skills!
This workshop is designed to quickly walk you through the basics, build your confidence and get you started on the exciting journey of sewing and mending! Using a sewing box or sewing machine, easily creating new garments as well as mending.
This beginners sewing taster session will be taught to you by Maria del Carmen Stones, and is aimed at learners who’ve never used a sewing machine or need a simple straightforward refresher.
You’ll learn how to use a pattern block, sew double point darts, insert sleeves or add a sleeve facing, add a neck facing, put in an invisible zip and finish hems perfectly. What’s more you’ll get a truly professional finish while learning to use one of our Janome overlockers.
This course is for anyone who wants to learn to use a sewing machine, even if you have never touched one before. We will learn all about our machine from threading up, filling a bobbin and beginning to stitch, cutting patterns, adding pockets, zips and buttons and in the process, make wonderful tot...
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