Basic Sewing Skills - Evening Course


This workshop will teach you a range of  basic sewing skills that are needed to complete and finish a range of projects including; dressmaking, soft furnishings, alterations etc. The skills learnt will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to enable you to take on and finish new sewing projects.

Things you will learn:

  • How to thread & use a sewing machine
  • To sew buttonholes and cover buttons
  • How to make a simple purse using the skills learnt
  • Insert a centred zip
  • Make piping & bias and add to a small cushion
  • How to machine gather/ pleat and apply to a simple pin cushion
  • Basic hand sewing

Additional Costs: None, everything is included in the price but if you wish to bring your own fabric for a purse and cushion  you will need approx. 1/4 metre for each.

Please note: This workshop runs on a Tuesday evening over 4 weeks on; 11/2, 18/2, 25/2 & 4/3/25  from 6.15-8.15pm.

Knowledge Level: Suitable for beginners or those who want to brush up on basic skills.

Tutor: Emma

Start Date: Tue, 11th Feb, 2025
End Date: Tue, 4th Mar, 2025

Start Time:6:15 pm
End Time: 8:15 pm

Price: £89.00

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Personal Information

To join the waiting list please email info@bristolsewingschool.co.uk