
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
As always…this was my 3rd visit… the welcome was warm and friendly and throughout the morning we were offered coffee and tea and absolutely delicious freshly baked treats!
The instruction was detailed and easy to follow. Annabelle is so friendly and you never feel silly for asking what might to some seem like basic questions - you always receive physical help and attention throughout the sessions.
ALEX