LATEST UPDATE!!!

March to May 2026 course dates now available for booking!

  Are you a complete sewing newbie looking to make sense of how to use a sewing machine and/or wanting to have a taster session before committing yourself to a longer, more comprehensive course such as our Complete Beginners Sewing Course  or  Easy Pyjamas Intro to Sewing? Then this class is for you! On this two hour workshop you will learn all you need to know about using and making the most of a sewing machine and make a handy draw string bag to consolidate your newly learnt skills in the process. All materials will be provided so just bring yourself along and be prepared to have a lovely time! Please note that this session does not allow for time to set up and go through student's own machines. When joining this class you will have to use our machines. The basic principles to set up and use a sewing machine are the same for all models and any differences can be easily worked out by going through your own machine's manual once you have practiced on ours.

What you will learn:

• How to set up and thread a machine and how to wind a bobbin
• How to set the correct tension
• How to troubleshoot common problems
• How to sew perfectly straight seams and how to finish them

Dates

• Saturday 7th March 2026, 4:30pm-6.30pm

• Friday 20th March 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm

• Sunday 5th April 2026, 4:30pm-6.30pm

• Friday 17th April 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm

• Saturday 16th May 2026, 4:30pm-6.30pm

• Friday 29th May 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm

* The class will start promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive five minutes early to allow time to settle.

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LATEST UPDATE!!!

March to May 2026 course dates now available for booking!

This is the perfect sewing course for you if you are a complete beginner wishing to have a thorough introduction to using a sewing machine, learning different sewing techniques, understanding basic sewing patterns and learning basic cutting skills. This course consists of four two and three quarter hour sessions in which you will be taken from the very basics of setting up and threading a sewing machine to making a simple A-line skirt to show off your newly acquired sewing skills by the end of it! Please note that weekend courses cover 2 sessions per day, whether weekday ones are taught once a week for 4 consecutive weeks. You can choose to use one of our machines (we are a fully equipped studio with enough machines for all participants) or you’re very welcome to bring your own if you’d like to learn to use it, but please do let us know beforehand if you plan to do this as depending on the type of machine you have, it may not be suitable for some of the projects covered on this course. So... come along, be part of a lovely small group with plenty of individual attention from the tutor, learn to sew, chat and make friends. The tea and biscuits are on us! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• How to cut and pin fabric using a simple pattern
• How to thread the machine and wind a bobbin
• How to sew straight seams and how to finish them
• How to create a fabulous covered button
• Understanding and demystifying sewing patterns including their mysterious language and symbols
• How to correctly take your measurements
• How to alter the pattern and skirt to your perfect fit
• How to insert a regular zip
• How to finish a waistline with bias binding

And much much more! SESSION 1- Button Down Cushion Make a fabulous cushion cover with a covered button perfect to jazz up your home or give away as a gift! SESSION  2- Tote Bag In this session you will take your skills further and gain extra confidence with your sewing by making a handy boxy tote bag SESSIONS 3 & 4 - A-line Skirt Consolidate and build on the skills learnt in the previous sessions by taking them further with this simple dressmaking project packed with essential basic dressmaking techniques. WHAT TO BRING: Nothing for the Cushion and Tote Bag projects! You will be able to choose from a selection of our fabrics for both these projects at no extra cost! For the Skirt, fabric will need to be purchased. We have a lovely selection of suitable fabrics available to purchase during the course at very affordable prices and we also sell the necessary haberdashery needed for this project. If you would rather source your skirt fabric elsewhere, we'll be able to give you advice during the course, however, due to beginners lack of fabric knowledge and the often ill advice given in fabric shops, we highly recommend our carefully selected fabrics, in order to avoid having to purchase fabric a second time, due to sourcing the wrong one in the first place. All classes include patterns and step by step illustrated instructions for each project completed so you can practice your newly acquired skills at home! Dates

• Tuesday 31st March + 7th, 14th & 21st April 2026, 6:30pm-9:15pm

• Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd April 2026, 10:30am-1:15pm

• Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd April 2026, 6:30pm-9:15pm

• Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th April 2026, 10:30am-4:30pm

• Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2026, 10:30am-4:30pm

• Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th May 2026, 10:30am-1:15pm

• Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th May 2026, 6:30pm-9:15pm

• Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th May 2026, 6:30pm-9:15pm

• Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 2026, 10:30am-4:30pm

• Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026, 10:30am-4:30pm

* Please arrive 5 minutes early to ensure prompt start and to make the most of your class. Please bring a packed lunch for all day courses.

Got some questions about this course? Please read our FAQs page before contacting us! HAVING TROUBLE WITH YOUR BOOKING? PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR HELP. PLEASE CLICK ON THE DATES TO FIND OUT ABOUT AVAILABILITY!