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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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6-Week Course: Start Stitching: The Confident Beginner's Guide to Machine Sewing
Jacqui Dennaford
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1 to 5 guests
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What you'll do
Ready to stop feeling intimidated by the sewing machine and start creating?If you're an absolute beginner unsure of where to start, this course is your clear, supportive pathway to machine sewing confidence.Our sessions are designed to move at your own pace, providing personalised answers to your questions and fostering a supportive, creative community. You'll not only master a new skill but also join the growing movement of environmental fabric re-use by learning to create your own items.What You Will LearnThis comprehensive 6-course structure ensures you build fundamental skills and machine confidence through hands-on projects:Understanding Your Machine: Gain full confidence in operating your machine, including threading, winding bobbins, and knowing how and when to select different stitches.Fundamental Practice: Learn to sew in a straight line and turn corners neatly with essential stitch practice.Pattern & Cutting Basics: Master basic pattern layout and material cutting techniques.Build Your Skill Set Through ProjectsYou'll apply your new knowledge immediately by completing a range of practical and beautiful projects:Simple Envelope Cushion Cover: Learning to thread, select stitches, and sew straight lines/corners.Lovely Tote Bag: Creating a pattern from scratch, making and attaching handles, and constructing a square base for structure.Final Project of Choice (if time allows): Apron, Patchwork Cushion.Join Our CommunityThese sessions are perfectly suited for absolute beginners or anyone looking for a thorough refresher. All participants aged 16 and over are welcome to join our creative space.Ready to confidently sit down at a sewing machine and start making?
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Session repeats
This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
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This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 16 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
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Welcome to the inspiring world of Abilo Creations and Stitch Club! We offer unique Learn to Sew Workshops for Children, Young People, and Adults, blending traditional skills with a passionate commitment to sustainability, creativity, and wellbeing.Abilo Creations was born from a deep love of nature, a belief in reduced waste, and a passion for creativity. Our workshops extend this ethos, transforming how you view fabric and fashion. We are dedicated to serving the community by fostering inspiration, confidence, and connection through hands-on making.What We Offer:Our collaborative workshops focus on empowering students to Be Creative AND learn traditional life skills through a supportive, engaging environment. You will:Experiment fearlessly with fabric and techniques.Understand mistakes as part of the creative journey.Gain proficiency in clothes making and general art & stitch skills.Our Sustainable Heart:Inspired by the Abilo Creations mission, our approach celebrates sustainability:Upcycled Inspiration: Learn to work with preloved, deadstock, and responsibly sourced fabrics, joining the growing movement of environmental fabric reuse.Embrace the Story: Discover the beauty in "imperfection" as we teach techniques that honor the past life of materials, whether through mending, re-dyeing, or transforming unique blemishes into design features.
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