Sewing, Textiles and Printmaking: Learn to Sew in a Day

Discover the satisfaction of creating your own sewn projects in this practical one-day workshop. Suitable for complete beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, this course provides a friendly introduction to the basics of sewing and machine use.

Through step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on activities, you will learn essential sewing techniques, how to use a sewing machine safely and confidently, and how to construct a simple project. The workshop is designed to build confidence while developing practical skills that can be applied to garment alteration and creative projects.

By the end of the day, you will have gained a foundation in sewing techniques.

• Introduction to sewing equipment and materials
• Understanding sewing machine parts and functions
• Threading and setting up a sewing machine
• Safe use of sewing equipment
• Measuring, marking, and cutting fabric
• Sewing straight lines, corners, and differnet seams
• Basic finishing techniques
• Troubleshooting common sewing problems

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

• Identify and use basic sewing tools and equipment
• Set up and operate a sewing machine safely
• Measure, mark, and cut fabric accurately
• Sew basic seams and apply simple construction techniques
• Complete a simple sewn project with confidence
• Develop the skills needed to progress to further sewing projects

Bring any materials you would like to test sewing on from your personal projects. Please bring a notebook and pen for taking notes and recording techniques.

To ensure a good learning experience, courses require a minimum number of enrolments to run. If the minimum number is not reached, we may need to cancel the course. We aim to give learners at least 7 days' notice wherever possible.