We believe that learning to sew is about much more than finishing a project – it's about building skills that stay with you.
Our tutor has designed a beginner-specific apron project that gradually introduces the core sewing skills you'll need. Each new technique is explained clearly, including both how to do it and why it works. Before using a new skill on your project, you'll have plenty of opportunity to practise on calico (practice fabric). This means you can gain confidence without worrying about making mistakes on your finished piece.
To make the project your own, you can bring along ‘well-loved-but-past-their-best’ clothes to use for custom pocket and strap details. We will chat about which fabrics work best during our first session, you are also welcome to just use our fabrics.
Through these classes you'll have:
- A solid foundation of sewing skills that will make future projects easier and more enjoyable.
- A beautifully made apron you'll be proud to use.
Skills Covered
- Setting up and the basic operation of a sewing machine.
- Straight stitching, backstitching, adjusting stitch length, topstitching and edge stitching.
- Pressing seams.
- Understanding and using seam allowances accurately.
- Finishing raw fabric edges.
- Making finished and unfinished straps.
- An introduction to suitable fabrics for different projects.
- An introduction to sewing patterns and understanding key pattern terminology, including grainline, selvedge, place on fold, notches, seam allowances and pattern layout.
- Applying interfacing to add structure and support.
- Sewing and finishing curved edges neatly.
- Bagging out a facing.
- Attaching and using D-rings.
Who is this Course For?
This course is designed specifically for complete beginners or anyone looking to build strong sewing foundations through a structured, skill-based approach.
Course Dates & Times
We are running the same course twice
Monday Course (12 hours total)
Monday 7th September, 10:00am–1:00pm
- Monday 14th September, 10:00am–1:00pm
- Monday 21st September, 10:00am–1:00pm
- Monday 28th September, 10:00am–1:00pm
Wednesday Evening Course (12 hours total)
- Wednesday 9th September, 6:00pm–8:00pm
- Wednesday 16th September, 6:00pm–8:00pm
- Wednesday 23rd September, 6:00pm–8:00pm
- Wednesday 30th September, 6:00pm–8:00pm
- Wednesday 7th October, 6:00pm–8:00pm
- Wednesday 14th October, 6:00pm–8:00pm
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