For complete beginners or anyone who has used a sewing machine but needs a refresher on all of the fine detail. This is a class for adults but places can be booked for age 8+ so long as they are accompanied by an adult.
During this session of 3 hours, you will learn how to…
- wind a bobbin
- thread up the machine
- Drop the feed dogs
- change stitch length, width and design
- what to do when it tangles up
- stitch a straight line, a curved line and how to turn around a corner
- Change the feet
- Know what different feet are used for
- Change a needle
- Know what needles to buy
- Understand the tension
- Clean and maintain your machine
- Make a simple drawstring bag (fabric included)
- Suggestions on what sort of sewing machine to use
Sewing machines provided. We have sewing machines which are just the kind of thing that is suitable for a wide variety of home sewing, dressmaking and craft projects