Industrial Machine Sewing Class: Learn to Sew Leather

Master an industrial sewing machine and learn to sew clean, professional seams for bags and accessories.


Melissa Bruscoli
Melissa Bruscoli
5.0 (13)
Instagram followers 3k followers

6.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  £195 - £234 (£195 for Weekdays; £234 for Weekends) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Learn how to operate an industrial walking foot sewing machine for leather and vegan leather bag making on this practical, industry-focused training course.
You'll discover how small adjustments to the machine, needle, thread, pressure and tension can make a real difference to the quality and consistency of your finished stitch, working through genuine production techniques used across the accessory industry – including sewing curves, multi-layer construction, and handling both soft and firm materials. Throughout the session, you'll build real confidence using professional sewing equipment, alongside the technical understanding needed to produce clean, durable, consistent stitching for bags, accessories and small leather goods.
Suitable for complete beginners to industrial sewing machines as well as those with some sewing experience who want to build confidence with industrial machinery and move towards professional bag making or small-scale production.
Best for:
  • Complete beginners to industrial sewing machines
  • Bag makers working with leather and vegan leather
  • Designers developing bag collections or prototypes
  • Makers transitioning from domestic to industrial machines
  • Makers who struggle with sewing machine issues and want to build confidence troubleshooting and achieving consistent, professional results
Please note: private classes are available on request, priced differently and run to a different duration from our scheduled group classes. Please get in touch for a private class quotation.
What you'll get
  • The confidence to set up, thread and operate an industrial walking foot sewing machine, including selecting the right needles, threads and settings for leather, vegan leather and other heavy-weight materials.
  • Practical sewing skills covering straight seams, curves, corners and multiple layers, plus how to adjust stitch length and tension for different projects.
  • The know-how to diagnose and resolve common machine issues, including skipped stitches, uneven tension, thread breakage and feeding problems.
  • A practical understanding of different leather and vegan leather materials and how each affects machine setup and technique.
  • A collection of stitched samples and printed reference materials to take home, covering machine setup, needle and thread selection, tension, troubleshooting and material guidance.
Knowledge required
No experience is needed. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, as well as people who struggle with sewing machine issues.
What to bring
All materials are provided at the venue.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

The London Leather Workshop - Harrington Way, London SE18 5NR

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Melissa Bruscoli
Melissa Bruscoli

5.0 (13)
Instagram followers 3k followers
female Women-owned

We founded The London Leather Workshop in 2012, bringing together our backgrounds in fashion, accessories and leather goods as Italian design graduates. Over the years, our passion for making grew into a South East London studio where design, prototyping, product development and craftsmanship come together. Sara leads the teaching, drawing on specialist training in fashion and bag making in Rome, Milan and Florence, while Melissa brings deep experience in sourcing, materials and studio operations.
What we love most about teaching is helping people discover that leathercraft is something they can genuinely learn and enjoy with the right guidance. Our workshops are taught in small groups in a real working studio, so students receive individual attention, learn professional techniques and leave with a finished piece they can feel proud of.
Over the past ten years, we have taught students from around the world and shared our knowledge through workshops, one-to-one training and wider community work. We love creating a space that feels welcoming, practical and inspiring, whether someone joins as a complete beginner, a curious maker or an aspiring professional.

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