Level 1 Machine Sewing Course 5 Weeks 7pm

STARTS 27th October 7-9pm

Start from the very beginning.

No experience needed.

Build your confidence step by step.

This five week course is designed for complete beginners with little to NO sewing experience, who want to learn how to use a sewing machine in a relaxed and supportive studio environment.

We begin right at the very start with sewing machine setup and I will guide you step by step as you build confidence from your very first stitch.

Across five weekly sessions, you will learn essential sewing skills while creating a range of simple, practical and fun projects to take home. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in machine sewing and feel ready to progress onto more advanced sewing courses.

Course Breakdown

Week 1

• Machine setup and understanding

• Practising sewing seams

• Lock stitches and corners

• Sewing curves

Week 2

Envelope cushion covers

Week 3

Drawstring bags

Week 4

Apron

Week 5

Christmas Stocking

You’ll Learn

• How to set up and use your sewing machine from scratch

• How to thread your machine and wind a bobbin

• How to sew straight lines, seams, and curves

• How to control speed and build confidence

• Introduction to fabric handling and types

• Simple finishing techniques and construction skills

Who It’s For

• Complete beginners with no experience at all

• Anyone who wants to learn sewing properly from the start

• Those wanting a relaxed, supportive introduction to machine sewing

Please bring your own sewing machine and a basic sewing kit.

You will need:

• Fabric scissors

• Pins or fabric clips

• Fabric marker or chalk pencil

• Seam ripper

• Spare bobbins for your machine

• Thread (100% polyester recommended)

• Fabric (required for Weeks 2–5)

• Spare needles for your machine

  
  

Studio tools such as cutting mats, rulers, and irons are available to use during class.

Suitable from age 12+ adult supervision essential for under 18's. If you are planning to book a child space, please get in touch first to check we have space for supervising adult.

Important Information

Going on holiday during the course? No problem! If you know you'll miss a session, let us know as soon as possible. Although we can't guarantee that a catch-up space will be available, we'll always do our best to find you a place in another suitable class where space allows. Catch-up sessions may be on a different day or at a different time to your usual course.

Booking is online only and spaces are limited.

You will provide your own materials and thread, needles, bobbins for this course. Week one materials are included in the course price.

This course requires a minimum of 2 participants to run. In the unlikely event this number is not met, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

An email will be sent closer to the start date confirming exactly what you need to bring for the course. This will be sent to the email used at booking, so please ensure it is correct and check your inbox and spam folders regularly.

Our full T&Cs are available on our home page including information on refunds.