ZERO TO HERO: learn to sew in a day [September 2025] ♻️

Fancy learning to sew and make a garment in a day? In this one day workshop we’ll take you from sewing zero to pyjama-making hero!

Morning: Pass Your Sewing Machine Driving Test! Our 2.5-hour crash course covers all the basics of using your sewing machine. You’ll finish the morning session with a certificate and appliqued ‘L’ plate.

Afternoon: Pyjama Bottoms Workshop – Learn how to cut fabric from a pattern and put your newly mastered sewing skills to the test making a pair of pyjama bottoms in your chosen fabric.

Level: Beginner
Instructions

SKILLS: Threading a sewing machine, basic manoeuvres, learn how to hem, seams, reverse, forward, turn corners, finishing off your work, stitch settings and tension control, using patterns.

LEVEL: Adult (aged 17+), Suitable for complete beginners

BRING: Equipment provided. We have a small selection of reclaimed fabrics to choose from and buy but if you’d prefer to bring your own you’ll need 2.5 metres of a non-stretch cotton type fabric.

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• This September, 3rd September, 06:30 pm, Rework it with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 [September 2025] ♻️ in Manchester
• This October, 9th October, 06:30 pm, SCRAP BUSTERS // Knitting for beginners [October 2025] in Manchester
• This October, 15th October, 06:30 pm, LEARN TO SEW: 3 week course [October 2025] in Manchester

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