Learn to Sew Workshop

Schedule

Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Pollard Yard | Manchester, EN

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Relaxed Beginner friendly workshop! A full day of creativity from machine basics, need to know seams, to your very own finished project.
About this Event

The workshop is based in a small group setting, perfect for anyone learning to sew!

This workshops is suitable for both beginners or more experienced sewers. This hands-on session will guide you through the basics of setting up a machine, a variety of need to know stitches & the completion of a simple project.

With all fabric & equipment provided, including thread, and embellishments, you'll learn essential sewing techniques while creating a simple project for your home or a thoughtful gift for someone special.

Space is limited, so grab your spot and join us for a creative day learning new skills & enjoying the art of sewing!


WHAT WILL THIS WORKSHOP COVER?

The day will start with sewing machine basics in a creative & friendly environment before moving on to stitches, various seams and your simple sewing project.

~ What are the parts of the sewing machine, how to thread a sewing machine, what a spool is and how to wind one.

~ How to change the settings on your sewing machine (Stitch length , tension & other important info)

~ How to sew a straight stitch, how to sew your first seam.

~ How to sew a variety of seams

~ How to sew curves and corners

~ How to do hems & some basic finshes

~Using your new skills to create your very own simple project, multiple fabric choices available.


This is a practical class where we will have time to explore a sewing machine and practice different stitches. Students will leave with a selection of samples & a simple finished project.


WORKSHOP INCLUDES

~ Full use and access to your own Janome 230DC sewing machine

~ All fabrics & thread are provided by AWT studio,

(we use deadstock, toiles & sample fabrics to help keep our workshops as sustainable as possible).

~ All tools and equipment

~ Teas , Coffee & sweet treats!


ACCESSIBILITY

The container studio has ground level access and there are no stairs. There is a step up into the container though, so please bare this in mind. We have public toilets accessible on site, again at ground level. These do also have a step up to enter.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that a non refundable £20 deposit is taken at the time of purchase, Cancellation with less than 7 days until the event will not be refundable charged at full price.

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Where is it happening?

Pollard Yard, 15 Pollard Street East, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 60.89

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