Sew In Brighton, Sewing Lounge 18, Kingsway House, Brighton, United Kingdom
On this Absolute Beginners sewing machine course you'll learn how to sew with a sewing machine, pin, cut out and sew up a simple cushion cover from our basic paper pattern & then make a purse to practice zips and also, if time, darts. By the end of the course you'll have practised various essential sewing techniques and feel confident using patterns.
Week 1: Threading up the machine and bobbin, different stitches, adjusting tension, changing a needle and presser foot, starting to cut out your cushion cover and how to use patterns, pin, cut out.
Week 2: Laying up pattern, cutting out & sewing your cushion cover and practising stitch types as you go.
Week 3: Finishing cushion & making your zipped purse PLUS if you finish early have a go at darts, button holes or applique.
Instruction handouts are available in all classes and are downloadable/viewable online as a reminder of how to make more of these projects at home.
Tea Break Please help yourself to our tea selection, or coffee, squash or filtered water throughout the class. Feel free to bring snacks.
What's next? If you want to start making more clothes after this course you could start with a simple skirt, top or dress in our , or practise a bit more first by .
Also check out other Workshops in Brighton.
Tickets for Learn to Use A Sewing Machine (3 wk course) can be booked here.
Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
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General Admission - 1 Person (18+) | GBP 90 |