How To Use A Sewing Machine

A class for absolute beginners and a fantastic course to get you on your way – learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine confidently. Take your samples home with you and have everything you need to refer to in the future. This is one of our favorite sessions as it’s like teaching someone to drive, as soon as you get it, you’re on your way.

We aim to cover the list below, but depending on how many questions you may have we may not get a chance to cover everything – please let us know if there is something specific you really want help with before you leave which we haven’t covered.

• How to thread the machine
• How to wind on the bobbin and insert the bobbin
• Stitching straight, curves and corners
• ZigZag stitches and stretch stitches
• Understanding tension and problem solving tension issues
• Importance of a completing the stitch cycle
• Reversing
• Importance of steering the fabric
• Machine feet and how to use them
• Have a go at creating seams a rolled hem and applique
• Understanding which needles to use with different fabrics
• Basic troubleshooting