Learn To Sew In Four Weeks

Our beginner-friendly classes are designed to take you from zero sewing experience to a confident understanding of how to use a sewing machine and create simple accessory projects. You’ll build a solid foundation in essential sewing skills, giving you the freedom to grow your creativity and take your making journey in any direction you choose.

Course Outline

WEEK 1 (2 hours) Beginner’s sewing plan. To include practice exercises: · Threading machine in different colours x 2 · Winding bobbin in 2 different colours · Sewing a straight stitch · Using different stitch lengths
Sewing a zig zag stitch · Using different widths and lengths · Sewing seam allowances – 5/8ths, ¼, 3/8ths

WEEK 2 (2 hours) Draft and sew a simple envelope cushion cover. · Measure cushion pad · Draft pattern and cut out · Cut out fabric · Start sewing together

WEEK 3 (2 hours) Complete cushion cover and start tote bag project · Complete cushion cover construction · Introduce tote bag project · Cut out tote bag fabric pieces

WEEK 4 (2 hours) Complete tote bag project · Sew together tote bag · Review of skills learnt

All materials are included in the course, you don't need to bring anything.