An introductory course to learn some foundation sewing skills. This six-week course gives you three beginner sewing projects. It's also a great refresher if you haven't sewn for a while.
An introductory course to learn some foundation sewing skills. This six-week course gives you three beginner sewing projects. It's also a great refresher if you haven't sewn for a while.
Fast-track your sewing journey with this Beginners sewing course. Learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects. You'll learn how to understand sewing machines, get experience of using different stitch types, learning about stitch lengths, widths and tensions. I'll explain what the different presser feet are for and you'll learn how to measure and cut fabric.
I learned to sew as a child and since then, I've made every mistake in the book. So benefit from my mistakes and learn to sew like a pro as I share my expert tips. I wish I'd known all this stuff when I started to sew.
This course runs 1 session per week for 6 weeks.
Who is this aimed at?
Absolute Beginners (if you've never used a sewing machine) Novice sewists (if you've just recently learned but would like to know a bit more) Lapsed Sewists (as a refresher if you've not sewn for a while and are a bit rusty).
What will I learn?
How to use a sewing machine safely and confidently. How to wind bobbins and how to thread a sewing machine
Understand the mysteries of correct thread tension
How to sew perfect straight lines, smooth curves and turn corners
Learn three different seam types and when to use them
How to take up a hem
Make machined buttonholes and how to sew in a zip
Make 3 lovely craft projects to gain experience measuring, cutting and sewing fabric.
The three projects you will make are:
a lined reversible tote bag,
I-pad/tablet cover,
a zipped make-up bag,
Artisan Stitch holds a Certificate of Excellence and is rated best sewing classes in Edinburgh. A UK Enterprise award followed for best sewing classes 2020, and further awards have been won each year since.