Introduction to Garment Sewing: 5-Week Workshop ✂️

Schedule

Thu Jan 15 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

studio 11, 39 High Bridge | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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This comprehensive 5-week workshop is designed for complete beginners or those looking to refresh their foundational sewing machine skills,
About this Event

🧵 Introduction to Garment Sewing: 5-Week Workshop ✂️

Unlock your wardrobe potential with our special January introductory offer!


This comprehensive 5-week workshop is designed for complete beginners or those looking to refresh their foundational sewing machine skills, guiding you step-by-step into the rewarding world of making your own clothes.


🌟 January Special Price: £120 (5 x 2-Hour Sessions) 🌟
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Session Length: 2 Hours per week (10 hours total tuition)
  • Level: Absolute Beginner
  • Goal: Construct a simple, beginner-friendly garment (e.g., a simple elasticated skirt or tote bag, depending on group pace).



Itemised Week-to-Week Curriculum
Week 1: Machine Mastery & Foundations

Date: Thursday 15th January 1800- 20:00

  • Focus: Getting comfortable with your sewing machine and understanding materials.
  • Content: Machine setup, threading, and basic maintenance.
  • Understanding tension and stitch selection.
  • Practice sewing straight lines, curves, and corners.
  • Introduction to different fabric types (woven vs. knit).



Week 2: Essential Seaming Techniques


Date: Thursday 22nd January 1800- 20:00

  • Focus: Learning the fundamental techniques for joining fabric pieces securely and neatly.
  • Content:
  • Sewing standard seams (straight stitch, backstitching).
  • Pressing techniques (the secret to professional-looking garments!).
  • Finishing raw edges (zigzag or serger/overlocker alternatives).
  • Sewing French seams (for a clean finish on lightweight fabrics).



Week 3: Pattern Prep & Shaping

Date: Thursday 29th January 1800- 20:00

  • Focus: Translating your paper pattern into fabric and learning basic shaping methods.
  • Content
  • Understanding pattern markings and terminology.
  • Laying out and cutting fabric correctly (on-grain).
  • Transferring markings (darts, notches) to fabric.
  • Techniques for shaping: sewing darts and basic gathering.



Week 4: Construction & Assembly

Date: Thursday 5th February 1800- 20:00

  • Focus: Assembling the main body of your garment.
  • Content:
  • Step-by-step assembly of the project garment (following pattern instructions).
  • Inserting basic elastic waistbands/casings.
  • Basting and fitting checks (the importance of trying before fully sewing).



Week 5: Professional Finishing Touches


Date: Thursday 12th February 1800- 20:00

  • Focus: Adding the final details that make a garment complete and ready to wear.
  • Content: Mastering different hemming techniques (turn-and-stitch, blind hem).Applying facings or simple bias binding (if applicable to the project).
  • Final pressing and garment care instructions.
  • Q&A and next steps in your sewing journey!



📅 Ready to Start Sewing?

This special £120 price is only available for January bookings! Spaces are limited.

Click here to secure your spot now on Eventbrite!


Any issues please message or email on [email protected]


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studio 11, 39 High Bridge, 39 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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