Beginners Sewing & Dressmaking Course
This 10 week Beginners Sewing & Dressmaking course, starting on 23rd April at Artisan Stitch, combines the best of both worlds; a beginners' sewing course with an added introduction to dressmaking.
About Beginners Sewing & Dressmaking Course
| 23rd April 2025 | |
| 6.15pm - 8.30pm every Wednesday for 10 weeks | |
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Artisan Stitch Studio 6.03A, Edinburgh Palette 151 London Road, Edinburgh East EH7 6AE |
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| £315.00 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
It will teach you to use a sewing machine and learn some foundation skills. Then you'll learn how to understand the 'language' of commercial patterns so you can start making your own clothes. This has been running as a popular 10-week course for many years.
While some course providers are packing in as many as 12 people per class, Artisan Stitch has a maximum of 4-6 places per course. Not only does this create a relaxed and friendly vibe, but it enables me to make your tuition personal with more 1:1 time. The most exclusive sewing courses available!
6.15pm - 8.30pm every Wednesday for 10 weeks, starting on 23rd April
Course Description
This course is a combination of my award-winning Beginners Sewing Course XL that will teach you how to use a sewing machine. You'll learn lots of useful foundation skills, an understanding of different types of seams and hems, how to insert zips and make buttonholes. These are all necessary skills for making clothes. You'll also make two lovely projects to practice your fabric-cutting skills and learn how to follow a pattern. Then comes the introduction to dressmaking section - over the next 5 weeks, you'll make your choice of a simple skirt, a dungaree dress or pyjamas using a commercial paper pattern.
(You will need to bring your own pattern and fabric for your projects, and your sewing kit – see below. You'll need to book early to allow time to obtain these items.)
Level: Beginners (or as a refresher if you haven’t sewn for a while)
Duration: 10 weeks (2.25 hours/week)
Who is this aimed at?
Absolute Beginners. No previous sewing experience is required.
If perhaps you've had a long break from sewing, this class is suitable as a refresher.
What will I learn?
how to use a sewing machine
how to sew straight lines, curves and turn corners
basic seam types
how to take up hems
how to insert zips and make machined buttonholes
two craft projects to give you experience measuring and cutting fabric.
A simple 'A-line' or pencil skirt, a dungaree dress or pyjamas or a dressing gown are all good first clothes-making projects once you’ve learned how to use a sewing machine. These will teach you foundation dressmaking techniques. You can then progress to more complicated clothing projects with the help of the experienced team at Artisan Stitch.
Course arrangements
Fabrics are provided for the tutorials and craft projects. You'll need to bring your own pattern and materials for your clothing project. I'll provide a list of things you need once you've booked.
Sewing machines are provided or you can bring your own if you prefer. Please bring the instruction manual, bobbins, all the accessories (presser feet), and check that you have your power cable/foot control.
Artisan Stitch holds a Certificate of Excellence and is rated Best sewing classes in Edinburgh. They won the UK Enterprise award for Best Sewing classes 2020, an Education and Training award for Best Private Sewing Tuition and Scottish Prestige awards for 3 consecutive years up to 2024/25. They are recommended by Queen Margaret University for sewing training.
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