Learn to Sew in Four Weeks

£180.00

Our workshops are open to anyone aged 14 and over. There’s no upper age limit — if you enjoy making, you’re welcome.

Learn to Sew in 4 Weeks

Classes with max 3 participants held in our Harrogate Store

For the complete beginner.

Our beginner-friendly classes are designed to take you from zero sewing experience to a confident understanding of how to use a sewing machine and create simple accessory projects. You’ll build a solid foundation in essential sewing skills, giving you the freedom to grow your creativity and take your making journey in any direction you choose.

Course Outline

WEEK 1(2 hours) Beginner’s sewing plan. To include practice exercises: · Threading machine in different colours x 2 · Winding bobbin in 2 different colours · Sewing a straight stitch · Using different stitch lengths · Sewing a zig zag stitch · Using different widths and lengths · Sewing seam allowances – 5/8ths, ¼, 3/8ths

WEEK 2 (2 hours) Draft and sew a simple envelope cushion cover. · Measure cushion pad · Draft pattern and cut out · Cut out fabric · Start sewing together

WEEK 3 (2 hours) Complete cushion cover and start tote bag project · Complete cushion cover construction · Introduce tote bag project · Cut out tote bag fabric pieces

WEEK 4 (2 hours) Complete tote bag project · Sew together tote bag · Review of skills learnt

All materials are included in the course, you don't need to bring anything.

 

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Anonymous

An excellent introduction to machine sewing and pattern drafting. Small group of 3 students so there is close supervision. Amy gives very good explanations and has a good presentation style. The machines for the classes are those on display in the shop and are therefore the latest available. Looking forward to the dressmaking course to learn about using patterns!

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Brooks

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Amy is a very skilled dressmaker and a great tutor offering extra tips in addition to the basics. We learnt how to draft a pattern and all the functionality of the sewing machine and succeeded in making a cushion and tote bag. Thank you!

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Tracy Cooper

Excellent course, nicely paced and the small group size means there’s plenty of time to ask questions and have 1:1 support. I will be signing up for the dress making class too 😊

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