Complete beginner – Learn how to use a sewing machine

Are you looking to learn how to sew and you are a complete beginner?  Perhaps you learnt to sew in the past but are completely rusty and have lost all your confidence? If so, “Learn How To Use A Sewing Machine” is the course for you!

Designed for complete beginners, this course will see you learn the basics of using a sewing machine. You will…

• Learn all about the various parts of a Sewing Machine and their functions
• How to change a needle
• How to wind a bobbin
• How to thread the machine
• Learn the basic stitches and their uses, including straight stitch, zig zag etc
• Learn about the various sewing machine feet, their uses and how to change them
• Learn how to guide fabric through the machine, sewing in straight lines and around corners. Understand about seam allowances
• Practice using the machine. You will produce sample pieces to take home

The class is led by Anne Acosta. Anne has worked in TV and theatre as a costume maker and spent much of her career as a fashion/textiles Technical Tutor at Loughborough University. Anne is a calm, warm and patient teacher with a wealth of knowledge and will expertly guide you throughout the class.

What do I need to bring?

We recommend that you bring a notebook. It’s handy to make notes on various aspects of the class that you can refer to once you’re in the comfort of your own home.

You may also wish to bring a water bottle and that is all (apart from yourself)!

Tea, coffee and cake is supplied – sewing is so much smoother with refreshments!

The sewing studio has brand-new Janome 5060QDC sewing machines, over locker, ironing board and iron. Calico and thread will be provided for you to practice on.

There will be 5 to 6 people in each class so that each person can get the attention they require.

The studio is located within The Fabric Boutique at 71 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch, so should you choose to purchase any haberdashery, fabric, notions etc, you can easily pop into the shop.

The session is 2 hours long.  We believe this to be ideal for learning – long enough to begin to learn a new skill without being overwhelmed!

Once you have completed this class, you may wish to enrol on one of the following classes to further your sewing skills…

• Make A Zippy Pouch
• Make A Quilted Tote Bag
• Make A Quilted Zip Pouch
• Make A Quilted Book/Journal Cover

Pre booking is essential as places are limited. You can book via my website or please call into the shop. I’m afraid places can’t be reserved without payment.

Terms and conditions

Please note that by reserving a place on a Sewing Studio class, you will be agreeing to the following terms and conditions.

• Places on classes are reserved once payment has been made
• Payment is required in full at the time of booking
• The Fabric Boutique gift cards are redeemable, with payment in part or full for classes
• Bookings will be subject to the cancellation policy
• Classes will only run if there are sufficient numbers. A minimum of 3 places must be booked in order for the class to take place
• Classes are for individuals aged 18 and over

Cancellation and Refund Policy 

• Should unforeseen circumstances arise or if minimum numbers of three have not been reached, The Fabric Boutique may need to cancel the class. In such circumstances, a full refund will be given.

Should you require to cancel for any reason the following applies

• If you cancel up to 10 days before the date of the class, a full refund will be given. Alternatively, you may wish to transfer payment to another date (subject to availability)
• Unfortunately, if you cancel with less than 10 days before the date of the class, a refund will not be given
• Should a refund be eligible, it will be issued immediately. Please allow up to a week for the money to appear back in your bank account