Machine Sewing for Beginners: Make a Scrap Draught Excluder

In this 4-hour introductory session, learn how to get started with machine sewing. Learn skills such as threading a machine and stitching methods as you work on creating a draught excluder using scrap fabrics.

Materials will be provided, but if you have a sewing machine and want to learn how to get started with it, please bring it with you.

This session will be delivered by Rosie Galloway-Smith, Artist and Workshop Facilitator.

This workshop is running as part of The Rebuild Site CIC Summer 2024 Events Programme. See our website for more information.

This class will be repeated twice in our summer programme, so you have two date options to choose from.

• This workshop is suitable for those aged 14+. Those under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.
• Unless otherwise specified, all materials will be provided by us.
• Refreshments such as tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
• Due to the content of some of our activities, you will be required to undertake a Health and Safety briefing before the start of the session. You may be required to wear PPE, such as face shields and gloves. These will be provided by us.
• Please wear weather and activity appropriate clothing and footwear when visiting us.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please get in touch with us before the event.

We are close to the number 62 bus route which runs from Carlisle City Centre.

If you would like any further information about this workshop, please get in touch.

Host or Publisher The Rebuild Site CIC