Beginners 8 Week Course

£224.00

Learn-to-sew from the beginning; measuring, cutting, using a sewing machine and lots of top tips along the way.

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Venue: The Garden Room at 136 Banbury Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7HU
Suggested Level: Beginner
Dates:  Please click on Book a Workshop for dates for this course

Cost: £224 (this includes 8 x 2.5-3hr sessions spread over 8 weeks or 3 weeks (check when booking for full days or evening sessions)

I am happy to discuss any other dates to suit so please contact Sarah on 07735 503824 or to book your place.

In this course you will learn how to:

  • accurately measure and cut fabric for each chosen project
  • use a Janome digital sewing machine
  • use various sewing tools and accessories
  • choose the best fabrics for different projects
  • work on 5 separate home projects including a drawstring bag, pin cushion, waterproof-lined make-up bag with zip and a piped cushion with hidden zip

Included in this workshop:

  • detailed notes to take home (videos for some instructions too)
  • use of brand new digital Janome 230DC sewing machine
  • use of measuring rulers, marking pens, scissors, etc
  • access to full selection of haberdashery for making future projects

What you will need to bring:

  • specified fabric for each project (I will send details for this)
  • thread to match your main fabric
  • your own refreshments eg coffee or tea in a flask
  • and please bring your own packed lunch if you are on a full day's course
  • clean shoes/slippers to wear in the sewing studio

Additional information

Beginners 8 Week Course Dates

8 Sessions FRI MORNINGS 9.30-12.30/13.00: Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, Apr 14, 21 (2023), 8 Sessions TUES MORNING: 9.30-12/12.30: Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 22, 29, Apr 11, 18 (2023), 8 Sessions Weds Eves, 18.30- 20.30/221.00: Apr 12, 19, 26, May 3, 17, 24, 31, Jun 14 (2023), 8 Sessions Weds Eves, 6.30 – 9pm: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15 (2023), Weds Eves, 18.30-20.30/21.00: Jan 25, Feb 2, 8, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15 (2023)