You’ll learn how to understand sewing machines, get experience of using different stitch types, learning about stitch lengths, widths and tensions and how to finish a seam. We will explain what the different presser feet are for and you’ll learn how to use a pattern, measure and cut fabric, create and finish a button hole and will make an envelope cushion.
What will I learn?
How to use a sewing machine safely and confidently
How to wind bobbins and how to thread a sewing machine
Understand the mysteries of correct thread tension
How to sew perfect straight lines, smooth curves and turn corners
Learn three different seam types and when to use them
How to take up a hem
Make machined buttonholes and how to sew in a zip
Make a lovely craft project to gain experience measuring, cutting and sewing fabric
Who is this aimed at?
If you are an Absolute Beginner and have never used a sewing machine before we highly recommend our Taster Session before committing to The Beginners Class.
Course arrangements
All sewing equipment will be provided. Fabric shears, small embroidery-type scissors for trimming and snipping threads, tape measure (cm), ruler, pins, chalk pencils/fabric marking pens.
Please bring with you a notebook and Pen to write down any notes.
When you book, we will send you an e-mail containing a note of what you need to bring, travel and parking directions, and how to find The Blossom Club. Please watch for that e-mail and if you haven’t received it within a few days, check your spam folder.
The class will start promptly at the scheduled time so please arrive 5 minutes early to allow time to settle
Location:
The Blossom Club
144 Lodge Road
Knowle
B93 0HF
Our classes are non-refundable so please make sure you’ve checked your diary carefully and read our Class FAQs before booking. These also cover lots of other questions so please do read them!
