Sheffield Sewing Classes: Beginners’ Series July 2024!
Welcome to my Sheffield Sewing Complete Beginners’ Series July 2024!
If you’ve never sewn before or want to start adding to your sewing skill base, there is something in the series for you!
During the series different skills will be introduced and you will use them to create a lined tote bag, a fabric storage basket and a piped cushion cover - All materials are provided!
SKILL LEVEL - Complete Beginner - You don’t need to have ever used a sewing machine before!
This Sheffield-based sewing class is designed to cover a range of beginners’ skills including:
Winding a bobbin and threading your machine.
Sewing with a straight stitch, turning corners and using a backstitch to lock in your stitches
Trying out stitches and how to switch to different stitches on your machine
Using Interfacing
Sewing buttonholes
Inserting zips
Throughout the series you will be introduced to different skills which will then be used to complete a finished item. All materials are provided.
You can book onto the individual courses for £40 each or book onto the whole course for a 10% discount!
Please select the session/s you would like to attend at checkout.
Session 1 - Friday 5th July 10am til 12pm - Tote Bag
In this session we will cover how to get started with your sewing machine learning how to wind a bobbin, thread your machine and sew with a straight stitch. We will then use these skills to make a lined tote bag.
Session 2 - Friday 12th July 10am til 12pm - Fabric Basket
This second session will build on your skills from the first, continuing to grow your confidence in setting up your machine and sewing with a straight stitch. We will also add in the technique of using interfacing to help build stability into your projects and create a cute fabric basket.
Session 3 - Friday 19th July 10am til 12.30pm - Buttoned Pouch
Session 3 is a skills practise session. We will learn about when and how to use some of the most common stitches on your sewing machine and then move on to how to change your sewing machine foot and set up your machine for sewing zips. You will then get to spend some time practising sewing them into scrap fabric. The second half of the session will have a different skills focus: learning how to sew buttonholes with your machine.
Session 4 - Friday 26th July 10am til 12.30pm - Piped Cushion Cover
In this final session we will pull together all the skills you have learnt to create a piped cushion cover with either a zip or button closure (it’s your choice!).
SEWING MACHINES - Bring your own machine! Each sewing machine has subtle differences and learning on your own machine means you will build confidence using your machine and learn how to adjust its settings for different makes and purposes. Don’t worry if you don’t have or can’t bring your own machine, I have machines available for people to use during the workshops. Just select the option to borrow one at checkout.
WHERE’S IT AT - Workshops are held in my studio at Shed 11, Unit 2, Murray Road, Greystones, S11 7GH. Spaces are limited to 6 for each workshop to ensure you get individual attention, time to ask questions and any help and support you need during the class (and the halftime biscuits go further!).
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