Beginners & Improving Sewing - 5 weeks

Starts 17th of April - Ends 15th May

Friday Morning 10am - 12pm 

£145

Learn to sew with confidence in this calm, supportive five-week course designed for beginners and returning sewists.

Whether you’ve never used a sewing machine before or you’ve tried sewing in the past and want to rebuild your skills, this course will guide you step-by-step through the essential foundations of garment sewing.

Across five relaxed sessions, you’ll learn how to confidently use your sewing machine, understand fabric and construction techniques, and apply your new skills to practical sewing projects. Each week includes clear demonstrations, guided practice, and time to sew with personal support.

With small class sizes and expert tuition, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to continue sewing independently at home.

By the end of the course you’ll feel comfortable using your machine, understand key sewing techniques, and have completed projects you’ll be proud of.

• Complete beginners
   
• People who own a sewing machine but don’t know where to start
   
• Anyone returning to sewing after a long break
   
• Creative makers who want to start making their own clothes or projects
   

Join a welcoming creative environment and discover just how enjoyable and empowering sewing can be 

With small class sizes, projects and techniques can be adapted to suit the experience and pace of each group 

Across the five weeks, you’ll:

• Strengthen your sewing machine skills, improving accuracy, consistency, and stitch control.
• Build deeper understanding of seam finishes, pressing techniques, and how to achieve a neat, professional look.
• Learn how to insert zips with confidence and practise other key fastening techniques where relevant to your project.
• Develop a clearer understanding of garment construction and the order of assembly.
• Improve your measuring, marking, and fabric preparation skills for more accurate results.
• Apply new technical skills each week to a simple project of your choice.
   

By the end of the course, you’ll feel more independent in your sewing, more confident in your own ability, and better equipped to continue developing your skills

• A basic sewing kit: fabric scissors, pins, unpicker, tape measure, and chalk or fabric marker.
• Fabric and trims for mini projects (guidance will be provided each week).

Practice materials for first session is included.

 By the end of the course you will leave with:

• Greater confidence using your sewing machine
• A solid understanding of essential sewing techniques
• Finished projects you’ve created during the course and you are proud off. 
• Knowledge of fabrics, tools and materials used in garment sewing
• The confidence to continue sewing your own projects at home
   

You’ll also gain the satisfaction of learning a new creative skill in a relaxed and supportive environment.