Learn to Sew in Four Weeks
£180.00
Our workshops are open to anyone aged 16 and over. There’s no upper age limit — if you enjoy making, you’re welcome.
Learn to Sew in 4 Weeks
Classes with max 4 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.
