**Book Our Learn To Sew Beginners Course + Learn To Sew Beginners Plus and Save 10% using code BEGIN2SEW**
So you've recently learnt how to setup and operate your sewing machine and you're gearing to get started on all the wonderful project ideas you've found, but theres a problem... You have no idea how to insert a zipper for that makeup bag you'd like to make or make a button hole for your fancy cushion cover, and how on earth do we make use of all those funny looking accessories that came with our sewing machines?
This two day workshop is set up to demistyfy all those questions you may have regarding the detachable parts of your machine; we will cover all the essential skills a beginner needs to know to leave you confident enough to take the next step towards your next sewing projects. Several of the classes build on each other and can help you get more familiar with techniques and gain skills of all kinds.
We will use all the skills learnt to create a zippered tote bag with a button down front pocket and boxed gusset.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How to...
attach and make full use of your zipper and buttonhole presser feet
Use interfacing for rigidity
Position, mark out and sew button holes and buttons
Insert zips
How to interpret basic sewing patterns
Lay and cut out a pattern
Pin and stitch pattern pieces together
How to sew corners
How to press out seams
Seam allowance
Common sewing terminology
Lots of tips, tricks, and techniques to make your journey so much more fun!
MATERIALS
A full sewing kit; Scissors, Measuring tape, Pins/Clips, Marking Tools, Bobbins, thread cutter, seam ripper, pin cushion. A whole kit can be purchased and collected on the day of attendance here.
Fabric details will be sent upon booking.
SKILL LEVEL: 2
Beginner who has learnt how to operate a sewing machine and has created simple projects or person who has sewn in the past and wants to refresh their skills on the sewing machine.
CLASS LENGTH :
9 hours total split between two sessions
CLASS SIZE :
Max. 8 Students per class
DATES & TIMES :
Dates available in drop down menu.
Learn to Sew Beginners Plus: Essential Skills
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