Sewing skills for beginners

Timetable, fees and enrolling

This fun, practical course is for absolute beginners, those who need a refresher or who want to progress their skills. 

It could be a stepping stone to further education and a new career.

What you’ll learn

You'll learn:

• how to thread a domestic sewing machine safely and correctly
• the basic operational symbols and functions of a sewing machine
• the purpose of different machine feet

You'll also:

• create a folder of sewing samples showing different seams
• practice a range of sewing techniques
• manipulate fabric to create pleats and gathers (optional)
• make at least 1 stitched item to take home

Projects include cushion covers for beginners and aprons and shopping bag for those with some sewing experience).

How the course is taught

Classes are taught using:

• demonstrations
• visual samples
• group discussion
• one-to-one support

You'll support each other and discuss your work and progress.

What to bring

You'll need:

• a folder
• blank A4 paper or notebook
• a pen, pencil and eraser
• a ruler
• cotton fabrics

You may bring your own fabric scissors, pins, needles and tape measure.

There's a £5 fee to cover materials used in the first few weeks of your course. 

After that, you need to provide your own fabric, threads and other relevant materials.

After the course

On completion, you can progress to further fashion, textiles, or crafts courses with us or at City Lit or Morley College.