Intensive Sewing Class Reviews

5 Rating 87 Reviews

This is a fun activity in Wood Green, London

Dip your toe into the creative world of sewing with this beginner-friendly workshop in London. This class is aimed at absolute beginners and those with basic skills who would like to learn how to use a sewing machine and learn how to sew and achieve a professional finish. It's suitable for those wanting to make or alter or upcycle their clothes. You may wish to sew as a hobby or become a dressmaker.

You may be a student wishing to gain skills for college or have aspirations to go further as a professional. The course is intensive, and you will learn a wide range of sewing techniques to start making or altering clothes in a short space of time. You don't need any previous experience. Class numbers are 6 maximum, and you will receive lots of 1 to 1 help. Machines are provided, or you can bring your own. All materials are provided.

What you'll learn
- What to look for when you’re buying a sewing machine
- How to choose the correct needles and threads
- How to wind the bobbin, thread the machine correctly, and adjust the tension
- How to sew basic stitches, make an open seam, a closed seam
- How to finish raw edges
- How to sew edge stitch and top stitch
- How to sew curves and corners
- How to make and attach a facing
- How to sew a simple dart
- How to insert a concealed zip
- How to make a turned hem
- How to make a machined buttonhole.

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Freddie Crowley

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“Great class for a complete beginner! I'd never used a sewing machine before, but Susan was a great teacher and I learned lots during the class. In just one day we learned how to set up different types of machine machine, lots of different types of stitch, open & closed hems, pivoting, joining on a curve, sewing a facing, creating darts, sewing a concealed zip, two types of hem, and making a button hole. It was lovely that we got to keep everything we'd made during the day as a record and a memory aid for trying things at home.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Olinda Ohara Camones

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“Susan was so helpful and gave us so much information. Would advise bringing a little notebook or I took some photos as well. We were able to bring home all the sewing samples and it flew by. Thank you!”

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Claudia Cueto

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“Thank you Susan, This course is very helpful for beginners and improving current sewing techniques. I really appreciate it.”

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Joanna Miles

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“I bought this class as a gift for my 14 year old daughter. She was so thrilled, she got loads out of the day. It's a great intro class - teaches basic skills rather than making a piece, but things that you can put together to make many things. She was really inspired by the teacher, Susan, who used to work in fashion. A huge plus for us was that my daughter could bring her own sewing machine and learn on that. She's had it a couple of years but failed to make any progress teaching herself, so this was the boost she needed to get going.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Sinead O'Brien

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“Great class, susan was a fantastic teacher and taught us so much in the day. Looking forward to carrying on sewing!”

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Zsofia Somlai

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“Brilliant class with a lovely and knowledgeable teacher”

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Philippa Nuttall

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“Fabulous class! Susan explains every technique thoroughly and clearly. She even covered the basics of using a pattern and offered lots of tips to get us sewing clothes after the class.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Chelsea Garlington

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“Susan is great! Super warm, friendly and knowledgeable. Suitable for beginners as you learn how to use a sewing machine, different stitches, how to sew on a zip, hem and buttonhole.”

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