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Bugweed’s Sewing School Brilliant Beginners
Tue May 13 @ 6:30 pm - Tue May 27 @ 9:00 pm
£85.00
Please note this is a three part workshop.
Part 1 Tuesday 13th May 6.30pm – 9pm
Part 2 Tuesday 20th May 6.30pm – 9pm
Part 3 Tuesday 27th May 6.30pm – 9pm
One payment covers all sessions.
Part 1 Tuesday 13th May 6.30pm – 9pm
The first session of this Brilliant Beginners sewing course will focus on the basic features of your sewing machine. Catie will guide you through the construction of an envelope style cushion cover. This will give you a chance to remind yourself about changing stitches and stitch length, turning corners, seam allowances and other important skills and sewing knowledge.
Part 2 Tuesday 20th May 6.30pm – 9pm
In this session you will be starting the prep for making pj bottoms. Catie will explain each stage throughout the process, learning how to read a garment pattern correctly as you go. You will accurately take our body measurements to determine what size pattern to use, cut out the pattern and fabric and then transfer all pattern markings on to the fabric.
If patterns need to be lengthened/shortened this can easily be can be dealt with!
Part 2 Tuesday 27th May 6.30pm – 9pm
In this session you will be sewing the pj bottoms. Catie will help you gain confidence with your sewing machine to join fabrics, follow pattern instructions and construct a simple garment. The pj bottoms will be finished and hemmed ready for wearing!
Required sewing knowledge/experience for both sessions
You need to be able to turn on your sewing machine and sew a straight stitch!
It would be helpful if you are familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle. This session is suitable for sewing machine beginners, eager to start their sewing journey.
What will you need to bring for both sessions?
- Your sewing machine and instruction book
- Enthusiasm!
Machines are available to hire so please let us know if you would like to use one of our machines.
- Bugweed's Sewing School Brilliant Beginners £85.00
6 spaces available
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