This is the perfect place for total beginners to start their sewing journey. Throughout the course we will introduce you to the sewing techniques you need to start making clothes and then build up your confidence to use one of our sewing patterns.
Site
Hastings (Station Plaza)
Course Type
Adult
| Options | Course Code | Starts | Ends | Days | From | To | Standard Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18137-01 | 16/09/26 | 25/11/26 | Wednesday | 18:00 | 20:30 | £145 | |
| 18137-02 | 13/01/27 | 24/03/27 | Wednesday | 18:00 | 20:30 | £145 | |
| 18137-03 | 14/04/27 | 23/06/27 | Wednesday | 18:00 | 20:30 | £145 |
During this course, the tutor will start you with a series of projects which will help you learn the basics, from setting up a sewing machine to putting in zips and buttonholes.
This class will cover techniques including:
Marking & Cutting Fabric, Hemming, Understanding of commercial patterns, Different ways of finishing seams, zips & Techniques for garment construction, Inserting Zips, Buttonholes, Pattern lay plans & straight of grain.
Once you have completed this course, you could move onto 'Sew Sewcial' class and learn to follow dressmaking patterns.
There are some extra costs with this course, as you will need to buy materials.
Kelly Dawson has over 25 years of experience in the fashion industry, including 16 years running her own fashion brand. A fashion consultant and denim specialist, she brings extensive hands-on expertise in design, pattern cutting, garment construction and sample making to her teaching practice.