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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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Joachina Alphous

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“I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Our tutor Susan ensured we were all catered for. The ambience was relaxed and fun. My son and I left the class with the knowledge and confidence to make a simple garment. I shall recommend this class to friends with similar interests. Susan made the class interesting with her extensive knowledge, and experience.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Wonderful thorough class, that was easy to follow and the teacher created a very friendly, non judgmenetal, warm environment. Loved her fashion industry anicdotes which elevated the class and inspired everyone! Will be reccomending to friends :)”

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Posted 2 months ago

Justina Blair

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“Amazing. Everything you need as a beginner all in one day & lots of 1-2-1 help throughout. Susan was extremely knowledgeable and gave us the insider information from her many years of experience that you wouldn’t learn online. From enhancing patterns, to the best places to buy fabrics. Lots of resources shared afterwards too for next steps. I’ve not hand sewn or used a sewing machine before so really was a beginner, and left leaving the class with a wealth of information and with the all the essential skills for making a garment, I.e darts, zips, seams, needles, fabric weight, choosing machine ect. Others had either hand sewn or brought their own machine, yet the pace was great for everyone. Definitely worth the experience! Thank you very much Susan”

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Posted 2 months ago

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 2 months 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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Posted 2 months ago

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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Posted 3 months ago

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 3 months 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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Posted 3 months ago