Learn to Use a Sewing Machine

Demystify your sewing machine and make your own bucket bag and small purse.



6 hours Class size 1 to 5 guests    

  £50 - £55 (Earlybird price of £50 applies if you book into a public session 60+ days ahead) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Do you have a sewing machine but not sure how to get the best from it or even how to thread it up and get started? Then this is the course for you.
On this one-day introduction to machine sewing, you can bring along your sewing machine or use one of our brand new Janome Machines.
  • The day will start with a hot drink and time to get to know each other.
  • We will then go through each part of the sewing machine and what it does, and you will practise stitches, reversing, threading, winding the bobbin, and using stitch length and width to try embroidery and other decorative stitches.
  • We will learn about the different feet and what they are used for.
  • You will also learn how to test tension and adjust your machine for different fabrics.
After a lunch of jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings, you will make a lined bucket bag and matching zipped lined purse using all your newfound skills. You will go away with a new confidence in yourself and your machine and maybe ready to move on to our dressmaking or Patchwork course.
You will be sent a materials list on booking.
Course runs 10.00am - 4.00pm

money_off
Save £5 per guest, when you book 60+ days before a session
What you'll get
A lined bucket bag, small zipped purse, Lunch, Notes and afternoon tea
Knowledge required
None
What to bring
3/4 meter heavy fabric like denin
3/4 meter thinner cotton for the ling
Matching thread
Location

Rowan Tree Studio, The Old Granary, Higher Clovelly, Bideford, EX39 5RR

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