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 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!
Day 1: Become familiar with the sewing machine: Learn to thread the machine and the bobbin and practice using different settings on the machine. Learn to sew and finish a seam. Cut out a simple pattern and make a tote bag.
Day 2: Learn how to insert a zipper and use interfacing. Make yourself a lined zip pouch which can be used as make-up bag/purse/pencil case etc.
Day 3: The jump into simple clothes making! Learn how to read and cut a simple pattern. Make your own pair of pyjama bottoms where you’ll learn how to hem trousers and insert an elasticated waist.
Day 4: Make a simple top, you will learn how to sew darts and turn a bias tape.
Day 5: You will learn great techniques to make your own alterations, hemming, how to sew a buttonhole and how to insert an invisible zip (you will need to bring some clothes for this, we will advise during the class)
This course is aimed at beginners who would like to learn basic sewing techniques. These techniques can be applied to small projects at home or can be used in more advanced classes.
Hi, I'm Inma Goodhew, founder of The Old School Club. I am a mum of two wonderful children. I am creative, curious, and a self-taught entrepreneur. I worked in demanding IT jobs for a decade in my previous life.
But always loved doing arty things. I grew up in an environment where we everything was handmade, personalised and finished with love - I adore sharing these skills with others.
This course will enable students to make traditional wearable garments. Come along to join our creative sewing class to enhance your sewing skills. During this course you will learn many new sewing techniques and methods in drafting sewing patterns for wearable garments.
Learn how to make a leather case for whatever you want to hold (pencils, tools, cosmetics, glasses. This class is the ideal introduction to leather working.
If you are stuck on the sewing project or you need some 1-to-1 tuition in a specific area to help improve your skills you can choose an individual class (suitable for 1 or 2 people) and help to build your confidence.
Choose to do this 1:1 or gather some friends, family or colleagues anywhere in the world and join me (Linzi) making my Three Bears floor cushions online. Gather your kit, set aside some space and lets get sewing!
This won't be tutor led, just a friendly meeting place to craft or sew till your hearts content, and in good company!
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