Learn How to Use a Sewing Machine

Recent reviews of Learn How to Use a Sewing Machine

• 5/5 from Donna, attended Nov 2023: I was bought a voucher to learn to use a sewing machine, and in this case it was an online class. I have had a sewing machine for years and had very little idea what half the attachments were or how to use the different functions. I finally got around to booking the class which was with Claire @theethicaltailor. I was expecting the link to the class the day before but actually didn't receive it until the morning of the class, Claire explained she does that to ensure the link doesn't get lost in other emails. It would have been useful to know that before hand so I knew to wait and not worry that I was missing out. However I was given her contact details so was able to contact her to ask for information and Claire was quick to reply to my queries about when I would receive the link. Also although it said I would receive a zoom link it was actually a google meet link, but I just had to cut and paste that into my browser and it worked fine. However, that was the only downside to this class. When the session started Claire asked me to show her my machine, and using my tablet (after working out the best way to be able to show her things and turn my camera back and forth) she was able to spot a few things that we were able to discuss straight away. I already knew how to thread the cotton through the machine, but not really where I was going wrong with the bobbin element. I felt really comfortable with her, she was very patient, and I didn't feel like any of the questions I asked were silly. Claire talked me through all the various features, how to use/change the various presser foot/feet (who knew they were called that) and how the various stitch options worked with those. Also when I would use different stitches for different things, and also why I had had issues in the past and how I could adjust my machine to improve my stitches. She also gave me suggestions for a first couple of projects to think about trying to use the information I had. I have now made a button hole, made a little purse to put my buttons in - with a zip, and made a pin cushion. All very rough, some clear issues with the zip, and all need a lot more practice, but it was good to do something straight away that helped use all the new information I have. The class was really tailored (no pun intended) to my own level of knowledge, and it was perfect to suit my needs. Because it is 1 to 1 learning you are not waiting for other people to ask questions, or different levels of abilities. I had real doubts about the ability of something like this to work for me but it really did, and would recommend it for anyone wanting to make use of the sewing machine they have hidden away. It was way better than trying to read/understand/find the manual that probably came with my machine many years ago, especially as Claire could demonstrate using her machine so I could try it on mine. Massive thanks to Claire for her patience during the lesson, and the suggestions of projects I could do after.