It may have been a long time since you last touched your sewing machine or maybe you have never used a sewing machine at all, this three hour class will provide you with what you need to begin your sewing journey. Sewing can be overwhelming with all of the features and moving parts, but it does not have to be.
 
On this course we will go over all necessary basics to make sure you are comfortable with your sewing machine. We will cover everything a beginner needs to know that will leave you confident to take the next step towards other classes. Several of the classes build on each other and can help you get more familiar with techniques and gain skills of all kinds.
 
We will go over aspects of a domestic machine and its functionality.
 
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How to...
properly thread your machine
wind your bobbin
install your bobbin
choose appropriate thread and fabric for your project type
pivot at corners
backstitching
What all of the moving parts and pieces of your machine are and how they work
Seam allowance
Common sewing terminology
What should be in your first sewing kit
Lots of tips, tricks, and techniques to make your journey so much more fun!
 
 
MATERIALS
 
When starting a new endeavour for the first time, even selecting basic supplies can be overwhelming, so we will discuss what you need in your sewing kit. All tools ad materials are included for this workshop.
 
SKILL LEVEL: 1
Complete Beginner
 
CLASS LENGTH :
3  hours total
 
CLASS SIZE :
Minimum of 3 Students - Maximum of 8 per class
 
LOCATION:
El- Shaddai Fashions (Fabric Shop) - 58 Streatham Hill, South London, SW2 4RD
 
DATES & TIMES :
Dates available in drop down menu.