Sewing for the home

- Demonstrate competence in setting up and use of the sewing machine.
- Use the machine to stitch practical seams and hems and complete small projects for the home

As a beginner:
- you will learn how to set up and use the Bernina sewing machine confidently to make basic seams and hems and other practical stitches.
- you will learn how to choose suitable fabrics and calculate quantities for your project
- plan and complete a small project for the home

As an intermediate student:
- you will explore a range of stitches on the sewing machine and use various machine feet, tools and equipment in your sewing. You will learn how to select a project and adapt a design to your own choice.

Basic materials will be supplied for samples, handouts will be provided but a notebook and pencil would be useful for
taking notes etc.If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit
students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will
advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount.
Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at

Through demonstrations, discussions, workshop practice, one to one instruction and guidance. All work can be
completed during the class.