Sewing Techniques (Beginner - level 1): 10-Week Skirt Making Course

This 10-week hands-on course is designed for adults seeking to build strong sewing foundations using professional techniques and equipment. Ideal for beginners or those looking to refine their skills, participants are guided step by step through essential industry processes.

By the end of the course, you’ll complete a well-finished skirt and gain a clear understanding of garment construction — from sewing machine setup to final finishing techniques.

21 January 2026 – 25 March 2026
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Europe/London time)

• Beginners and confident beginners
• Hobby sewists ready to move beyond the basics
• Anyone interested in learning professional sewing techniques
• No prior garment-making experience required

This is a supportive, practical course — not an exam or a fashion degree.

Over 10 weeks, you’ll develop core sewing skills, including:

• Safe, confident use of sewing machines
• Professional seam types and garment construction methods
• Hemming and edge-finishing techniques
• Inserting zips and fly fastenings
• Sewing functional pockets
• Constructing waistbands and facings
• Using darts for shaping and fit

• A completed, well-finished skirt
• A set of sewn samples that demonstrate your progress
• Transferable sewing skills for future garment projects

• Weeks 1–2: Sewing machine induction and seam techniques
• Weeks 3–4: Hems, edges, and zip insertion
• Weeks 5–6: Pockets and fly fastenings
• Weeks 7–8: Waistbands, facings, and darts
• Weeks 9–10: Constructing and finishing your skirt

• 25 hours of expert mentoring
• Use of professional sewing machines
• Guided garment construction
• Individual support throughout the course

Class sizes are kept small to ensure personal attention and a supportive learning environment.

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