Starting from Scratch Day - Intensive Beginners Sewing
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I couldnt even sew a button on before i did this course and now i can sew buttons, use sewing machines and even made a bag! I was so excited to discover how fun and simple sewing is, once you've been shown how to.
Highly recommended for beginners but also to develop and build on current sewing skills.
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I spent a lovely Sunday at this begginners sewing class and came home inspired to get sewing again. I learnt all the basics to get me started and as there was only six of us in the class- I got lots of personal support from mentors Claire-Louise and Alex. I have already requested a sewing machine for christmas! I fully reccommend this course to all begginners.
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I thought it was great, except for 2 small things: I was a bit cold, and it was a shame my bag project took longer than the time allowed. But definitely still worth it and would go back for more courses.
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Course
In London
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Level
Beginner
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Day
To de-mystify the art of sewing, and get people comfortable around sewing machines. We hope to inspire you to take up sewing as a hobby. Suitable for: Beginners or people returning to sewing after a long time.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
None, just a desire to learn to sew and have fun.
Reviews
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I couldnt even sew a button on before i did this course and now i can sew buttons, use sewing machines and even made a bag! I was so excited to discover how fun and simple sewing is, once you've been shown how to.
Highly recommended for beginners but also to develop and build on current sewing skills.
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I spent a lovely Sunday at this begginners sewing class and came home inspired to get sewing again. I learnt all the basics to get me started and as there was only six of us in the class- I got lots of personal support from mentors Claire-Louise and Alex. I have already requested a sewing machine for christmas! I fully reccommend this course to all begginners.
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I thought it was great, except for 2 small things: I was a bit cold, and it was a shame my bag project took longer than the time allowed. But definitely still worth it and would go back for more courses.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Annonymous
kathryn slater
Annonymous
Frances Mather
Gemma Fisher
Gemma Fisher
Teachers and trainers (2)
Alex Watherston
Co-director/founder of The Thrifty Stitcher
Alex has worked as a professional costumier for many years in London. She also runs a bespoke soft furnishing company, and can offer students both clothing advice and help students to begin making their own cushions,blinds and home accessories. She is currently re- mounting the successful production of Peter Pan in preparation for a transfer to America
Claire-louise Hardie
Co-director/ founder of the thrifty stitcher
Claire-louise has spent many years as a Theatrical Costumier, & Wardrobe Mistress. She has make costumes that have graced the national theatre, welsh national opera and regent's park to name a few. Some of Claire-Louise's costumes have been exhibited at the Theatre Museum in London. CL began sewing at a young age, and has a lot of experience both making clothes, and fixing them. Having travelled around the world with the Royal Shakespeare Company Cl was responsible for the day to day repairs of all the costumes in the shows, and has become an expert at fixing things on the spot backstage.
Course programme
Course review:
- Learn to Thread needles, and use simple hand sewing stitches to make a fabric rosette.
- Cover a button in a fabric of your choice, and sew on different styles of buttons.
- Begin to use a sewing machine- wind on a bobbin, thread a machine, and learn to start sewing
- Practice sewing simple seams in straight lines, corners and curves.
- Find out about seam finishes.
- Marking up fabric & cutting out from a simple pattern.
- Put together either a simple shopper bag or a simple cushion.
- Learn lots of handy tips and tricks of the trade from professional sewers
Additional information
Starting from Scratch Day - Intensive Beginners Sewing