Using sewing machine courses

... the course is not suitable for computerised sewing machines. Those students attending beginners dressmaking courses are recommended to join this workshop using their...

.... Some experience of using a sewing machine would be beneficial. A materials list will be sent out nearer the time. If you wish to use a College sewing machine please...

... techniques. Basic machine embroidery will be worked with applied fabric and threads. If you wish to use a College sewing machine please let us know when...

... machine for freehand machine embroidery which will be used to embellish and texture the designs. If you wish to use a College sewing machine please let...

...Suitable for: Beginners who can use a sewing machine. On this two day workshop you will make a skirt, pajama/casual trousers and a classic shift dress. You will learn a variety of techniques including hemming, pattern cutting, pattern adaptation, alterations and inserting concealed zips... Learn about: Inserting zips, Pattern cutting and adaptation, Beginners sewing machine skills...

...This practical sewing course will help you become familiar with the basics of machine sewing, help you build your confidence at working with a professional machine, and develop a range of related sewing skills... Learn about: Confidence Training...

...Our program of specialist short sewing courses are ideal for students who want to try something new or explore a specific sewing or pattern cutting project in more depth. They range between 1 and 4 days duration and are limited to just 5 students per class to give more individual attention to... Learn about: Fashion Textile, Free embroidery, Textile Design...

...This three hour ‘How to use an overlocker’ workshop is an introduction to the exciting world of overlocking... Learn about: Sewing machine, Overlocker skills, Fabric Textile...

...Never be overwhelmed or outsmarted by your overlocker again! Using either your own machine, or one of ours, this 2 hour session unravels the mysteries of threading the machine, use of different needles, stitch length and tension control. Having mastered the set-up, we move on to the essentials... Learn about: Fashion design, Fashion Textile, Textile Design...

...Are you fed up with trousers that don't fit or flatter? This course for you and is for sewers with some dressmaking skills. You will cover how to use your body measurements to draft a basic trouser block, fitting and construction techniques. This a practical course with support from an experienced... Learn about: Trouser making, Garment construction, Textile Printing...

...This course is suitable for anyone who has a basic knowledge of dressmaking and would like to develop these skills. The course will teach you techniques and approaches to making garments using the appropriate facilities...

... sewing kit: pins, needles, tape measure, dressmakers shears, notebook and pen. Suitable pattern...

... and build confidence in expressing your own ideas as well as developing your design skills and knowledge of the fashion industry. You will be guided through initial research and fashion analysis sessions using techniques including collage, 3D experimentation and work on colour and styling. You will explore... Learn about: Fashion Stylist, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Draping...

...If you have a basic level of sewing skill and an interest in making garments or tried to change patterns or garments, yet feel you want more experience and want to know how to make garments properly or draft your own pattern, this is the course for you. The course aims to show you how to draft...

... English is advantageous. Access to a good quality camera & basic sewing machine would be advantageous...

...If you have a competent level of sewing skill and an interest in making garments and have done some pattern cutting yet feel you want to know how to make garments more professionally or draft more complex patterns, this is the course for you. The course aims to show you how to draft a basic pattern...

... at cost price so you can choose to make a single large design or multiple small ones Some experience of design, machine sewing and hand stitching...

...Phew, it’s been a busy year so take a day out, escape and relax making Christmas gifts and decoration with a nostalgic theme using your sewing machine and overlocker. Our vintage Christmas crafts workshop is also your opportunity to learn new sewing and machine skills at the same time as eating... Learn about: Pattern cutting, Fashion design, Fabric Embroidery...

..., working with different fabrics, hand and machine quilting, couching, surface embroidery and free machine quilting. Take your work to the next step using simple design techniques to find your quilting ‘voice’ and style with unique individuality. Whether you are new to sewing and quilting or your... Learn about: Fabric Textile, Fashion design, Dressmaking skills...