Get to know your sewing machine - Beautiful Bunting
Description
A beginners sewing workshop, introducing you to your machine and how to use it! Why not come along and learn the basics of sewing, and make some beautiful bunting. Our "Introduction to Sewing" workshop is the perfect way to get started. We’ll get you feeling comfortable with your machine, learning the basics and sewing a great beginners project. The cost includes a bunting kit, including thread and fabric. A demonstration will be given on how to sew your project, and help is at hand when needed. We will spend some time learning the machine basics, and practicing techniques, then cut out and sew together bunting flags, and make a row for you to decorate your home. You will leave with the finished item, plus the written instructions as a reminder of the steps you have covered to make them. This class covers: - The parts of a sewing machine - Threading your machine - Winding a bobbin - Stitch selection - How to change stitch length (and width if your machine has this facility) - How to adjust tension - Presser feet, how to change them - How to sew a straight line and turn corners - Cutting fabric from a template You will need to bring: Your sewing machine (in good working order with instruction manual and any accessories that came with the machine). If you would like the use of one of ours, then please state at the time of booking, via the 'message the tutor' button. There is a small £5 hire charge payable on the day. **This workshops needs a minimum of 6 participants to run**
What's included in the price?
- Fabrics - Written instructions with images - Demonstrations and guidance - Techniques and tips - Tea/coffee - Biscuits or cake
Duration
4 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Weekends
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- Intermediate level
- Long term / weekly / monthly
- Christmas
- Suitable for all abilities
FAQs
Most machines are suitable for this workshop, however I do not wish for you to pay for a workshop and not get anything from it.
We cover how an electric machine works and how to change and sew the different stitches, so if your machine does not have these, you will obvioulsy not get the best out of the day. Remember you can always hire a machine from me instead,.
Please do not bring your machine if:
1. It is not working
2. It is a mini sewing machine or a kids sewing machine
3. It is a complicated embroidery machine and you want help with embroidery patterns
4. You have purchased it second hand and have no idea if it works
5. The machine is over 20 years old
6. The machine is not electric
If you are not sure - please message me with the make and model and I can advise you
My workshops are geared towards adults.
Please speak to me if you are considering booking for a child
Yes, there is free parking outside the hall
Unfortunately not - there are limited spaces for all of my workshops and they get booked up quite quickly, so to avoid disappointment you will need to book beforehand
If you have a machine, then it is best to bring this along - please make sure it is in good working order
If you do not have a machine, you can hire a machine for the duration of the workshop for a minimal fee paid on the day, please let me know at the time of booking
