Learn to Sew Beginners Course

Sewing, stitching, sewing machine, sewing for beginners.



5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests

  £115 - £130 (£115 for Learn To Sew Beginners Materials NOT included; £130 for Learn To Sew Beginners Materials included) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Maybe it's been long since you last touched your sewing machine, or maybe you have never used a sewing machine at all. This six-hour class will provide you with what you need to begin your sewing journey. Sewing can be overwhelming with all of the features and moving parts, but it does not have to be.
In this course, we will go over all necessary basics to make sure you are comfortable with your sewing machine. We will cover everything a beginner needs to know that will leave you confident to take the next step towards other classes. Several of the classes build on each other and can help you get more familiar with techniques and gain skills of all kinds.
We will go over aspects of a domestic machine and its functionality.
What you'll learn:
  • How to properly thread your machine
  • Wind your bobbin
  • Install your bobbin
  • Choose appropriate thread and fabric for your project type
  • Pivot at corners
  • Backstitching
  • What all of the moving parts and pieces of your machine are and how they work
  • Seam allowance
  • Common sewing terminology
  • What should be in your first sewing kit
  • Lots of tips, tricks, and techniques to make your journey so much more fun!
Knowledge required
Beginner Friendly
No Skills Required
What to bring
You will need to bring a ½ metre (20”) length of your choice of cotton fabric for the cushion cover, matching thread, and a 40cm x 40cm (16x16 inches) cushion inner/pad.
Snacks and lunch.
Add-on available for this class
  • Beginners Starter Kit (£22)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Location

Sew in Kent Studio - Unit 1, Tannery Court Business Center, Knoght Road, Rochester, ME2 2JH

Learn to Sew Beginners Course location
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The Sew In Group
The Sew In Group


The Sew In Group offers a friendly space for adults, teens and children to get together, get creative and learn how to sew things they love. We share a passion for community engagement and accessibility for all and believe that exposure to creativity at all levels can inspire and empower anyone.
Our sewing workshops take place in the Sew in Kent studio, Strood as well as within school and community settings in and around Kent.
Our members have full access to sewing tools and guidance to help them create their line, look, or project.
We offer weekly group sewing clubs for all as well as private in person tuition.

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2026-06-12 15:00:00
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