Sewing for Beginners - Make a Bag Workshop (November 21st, 28th and 5th December)

£100.00

This is a great Sewing Workshop for aspiring sewists! whether you want to master basic sewing techniques or begin the journey towards making your own clothes.

We start right from scratch, familiarising you with the sewing machine itself, showing you how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine up and change the tension. 

This is a great Sewing Workshop for aspiring sewists! whether you want to master basic sewing techniques or begin the journey towards making your own clothes.

We start right from scratch, familiarising you with the sewing machine itself, showing you how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine up and change the tension. 

This course is 3 x lessons (18:00 - 21:00pm) Fridays

November 22nd, 29th and 6th December

Small classes of just 4 students.

Lesson 1:

How to thread the machine, sewing straight lines, clipping corners and curves, pattern cutting a square, basic hand sewing techniques. We will practice all these techniques by sewing a simple pin cushion.

Lesson 2:

Creating a pattern for a bag, adding seam allowances to a pattern, pattern cutting a pocket, cutting out fabric, sewing a patch pocket.

Lesson 3:

French seaming sides, attaching a lining, hemming and attaching straps.

Pattern cutting paper, sewing machines, tools, tea and coffee provided.

You will need to buy fabric and thread for this course.