Learn how to use a sewing machine like a pro

✨ Bought a sewing machine years ago but still too scared to use it?

✨ Never touched a sewing machine before but always wanted to learn?

✨ Dreaming of starting your own sewing business, making clothes, alterations, tote bags, cushion covers, or home décor items?

Then this Beginners Sewing Class is for YOU!

In this 4-week beginner-friendly sewing course, we will teach you how to confidently use a sewing machine from scratch — even if you have absolutely no experience.

Our classes run every Wednesday for 2 hours per session, and by the end of the course, you’ll understand your sewing machine properly and feel confident using it independently.

You’ll learn:

✔️ How to thread a sewing machine correctly

✔️ The different parts of the sewing machine and what they do

✔️ Troubleshooting common sewing machine problems

✔️ How to wind and change your bobbin

✔️ How to change sewing machine needles properly

✔️ Which needles work best for different fabrics

✔️ How to adjust your machine settings for professional-looking stitches

✔️ Straight stitching, curves, corners, pivoting, and circular stitching

✔️ Seam finishing techniques

✔️ How to sew buttonholes and attach buttons

✔️ Zip installation techniques, including regular zips and Y-tooth zips

✔️ Basic cutting, stencilling, and project construction

Plus, you’ll complete TWO practical take-home sewing projects:

🪑 A cushion cover or chair bag

👜 A tote bag

This class is perfect for:

✨ Complete beginners

✨ People who own sewing machines but never learned to use them

✨ Creative individuals wanting a new hobby

✨ Anyone interested in fashion, crafts, alterations, or home décor

✨ Future entrepreneurs wanting to start a sewing or alterations business

Many of our previous learners have gone on to:

💼 Start small sewing businesses

✂️ Offer alterations services

🧵 Create handmade products to sell

🎨 Build confidence in their creativity and practical skills

We also offer pathways into longer certified sewing programmes through our NOCN-certified workshops.

🌍 In-person and online workshop options available.

If you’re interested in virtual classes for a group, get in touch to discuss availability.

📩 Spaces are limited, so book early!

Visit our website for more details or send us a message today.

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