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Get to know your way around a sewing machine and learn the basic techniques to help build your confidence and skills at this sewing class in Bristol. Includes threading and setting up your machine, creating different stitches, inserting a zip, boxing corners, making and joining pieces of a simple pattern. On this popular course, you’ll spend the time learning how to make a variety of projects to take home using a selection of fabrics provided, including a drawstring bag and a zipped pouch. End the day feeling satisfied with your achievements and more confident using a sewing machine.
This full-day workshop is a great way to start your sewing journey, and you’ll leave with newfound knowledge, confidence, and inspiration for future projects. Plus, you’ll get to take your lovely handmade items home with you.
Includes sewing machines and accessories but if you have your own machine you would like to use please bring it along. We always advise that it's better to learn on your own machine if you have one.
PLEASE NOTE: If there is no availability for the date you would like to book please message me and I may be able to open more spaces.
You will learn:
- Threading and using a domestic sewing machine
- General sewing techniques
- Cutting fabric from a simple pattern
- Edge stitching
- Sewing a zipper
- Boxing corners
- Useful troubleshooting tips and tricks
- Achieving a professional finish
This course is run from 10am-4pm at our location in Staple Hill and taught by experienced sewing teacher Lauren Holloway.