Once you have mastered how to use the sewing machine, you can then join follow-on workshops, including:
How to make a simple, practical item
Add lining
Insert a zip
Add trimmings to personalise items
Try a range of hand and machine stitches
Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one for £3 / session A small range of materials and haberdashery, threads and trimmings also available to purchase in the studio
Term Time Introductory to intermediate sewing classes for beginners or refreshers, packed with skills! For ages approx 11 -16y
Sewing is a great skill for young people to learn, as it assists in developing good hand to eye co-ordination, manual dexterity and stimulates the creative imagination.
Your child will learn in a small, friendly group with expert tuition and guidance. Young people will
gain confidence using a sewing machine safely
gain satisfaction from creating items to take home and enjoy
make simple, practical items
increase skills and creative sewing techniques as they go along