SEWING SKILLS

With Annabelle Davis 

Suitable for: Beginners or those looking to increase their skills and knowledge.

Class Size: 6-8

Learn the four most essential sewing techniques to take your skills to the next level. This hands-on workshop covers zips, hems, buttonholes, and seam finishes - giving you the confidence to take on a range of sewing projects with a professional touch.

By the end of the session, you’ll have practiced each technique on fabric samples and gained skills you can apply to your sewing projects at home.

This sewing machine course covers:

Zips

• Inserting a regular zip

• Sewing a concealed (invisible) zip

Hems

• Double-fold hem

• Blind hem (by machine)

• Rolled hem

• Adding a frill (How to gather fabric)

Buttonholes and Buttons

• Machine-sewn buttonholes (automatic & manual)

• Attaching buttons securely

Seam Finishes

• French seams

• Overlock (using an overlocker OR overlocking alternatives)

• Bound seams for a professional inside finish

What's included:

• Plenty of fabric remnants to experiment with

• Sewing machines - or you are welcome to bring your own

• Tea, coffee and homemade cakes

If you’re unable to attend for any reason, please note that we are unable to offer refunds for our courses. However, you are welcome to transfer your booking to a friend or family member — just let us know who will be attending in your place.

Alternatively, once the course is fully booked, we can attempt to resell your spot through our database and social media. If we are successful, we can either issue a refund (minus a 10% administration fee) or offer you a place on an alternative course, subject to availability.