The 'Learn to Sew' Evening and Weekend Classes / Workshops are Fun and Informal and a great way to make new friends. They are designed to help you learn the basic techniques to get going on your sewing journey. I will guide you so that you actually understand the sewing machine and sew your own samples.  They are a mixture of Tutor Demonstration, Practical Tasks – where you sew, learn to thread the machine, do different stitches etc etc and much much more (please see 'What you Learn' section on the class or workshop). Written notes and Handouts will be given out to take home, so after the course you will be able to refer back and practise on your own.  All classes are kept small to ensure you get the Attention, Support, Guidance and Advice needed. Every work station/desk will have your own Mid-range Computerised Sewing machine, a tape measure, pin cushion, trimming scissors, cutting-out scissors, quick unpick (seam ripper), tailors chalk, pen etc.  The Project Workshops to make a Garment or item are suitable for beginners, although you will need to have a basic knowledge of the sewing, using a sewing machine and be able to do a straight stitch. If you have never sewn before it's advisable to do the "Learn to Sew" Workshop first. All patterns will be provided. 

The Studio is bright, light and airy with plenty of natural light, but also warm and cosy in colder weather. It has Tailors / Dressmakers Dummies, a large cutting out table with self-healing cutting mats, rotary cutters, steam press ironing station with hams, sleeve rolls. 

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