Description
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.
- 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)!
The sewing studio has Janome 5060QDC sewing machines, over lockers, 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 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!
The studio is located within The Fabric Boutique at 5 Rushtons Yard, Ashby de la Zouch, so should you choose to purchase any haberdashery, fabric, notions etc, you can easily pop into the shop. Please be advised that the studio is up a flight of stairs. Parking is available next to The Fabric Boutique in Rushtons Yard Carpark. Please be advised there is a maximum of 3 hours parking and there is a charge. There is a long stay carpark a short walk from the shop on South Street - also subject to charges.
Pre booking is essential as places are limited. You can book via the website or please call into the shop. We’re afraid places can’t be reserved without payment.
Terms and conditions
Please note that by reserving a place on a class or workshop, you will be agreeing to the following terms and conditions.
- Places 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/workshops
- 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 14 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 14 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