Beginner's Introduction to Machine Sewing with Dot n Cross | 24th November

Beginner's Introduction to Machine Sewing with Dot n Cross

This class is designed to teach you all the basic techniques you’ll need to start using a sewing machine. Mastering these techniques will give you confidence to use a sewing machine and will also arm you with the basics to start dressmaking. In the morning, we will be making little samples of a variety of techniques, for you to store in the reference folder provided. In the afternoon we put all our newly learned skills into practice by making a tote bag.

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Ability Level: This class is suitable for absolute beginners who have never used a sewing machine before. We will be demonstrating every technique first and then you will have a go. This class is also suitable for people who are looking to get back into sewing but are feeling a bit rusty.

Course Duration: Sunday 24th November- 10am - 4pm

You will learn:

- How to thread your machine

- How to use pins

- Sewing straight lines, curves, and points

- Techniques to finish the seam allowance

- Gathering techniques

- Hemming

- How to make a tote bag

What's included in the price?:

Everything is included. You will receive the samples pre-cut ready for you to sew in calico.

A folder for your finished samples to live in.

We also provide everything you need to make your tote bag, or you can bring your own special fabric.

Refreshments!

You will need to bring:

Tools:

- A sewing machine in good working order. Please note that a machine that has been sat unused for some time will likely need a service in order to run to its full potential.

- A general sewing kit to include: fabric scissors, pins, needles, seam ripper, fabric marker, tape measure etc

Materials

- A course book will be provided for you to keep your samples for future reference

Get 10% off your course materials at Truro Fabrics (excluding sewing machines). Please show your confirmation email at the till to access this discount

About your tutor:

Helen Shine, owner of Dot n Cross, is a pattern cutter and seamstress who has worked in the fashion industry in London for over 10 years. She has cut patterns for several high-end designer brands, including Victoria Beckham, Mary Katrantzou, and Karen Millen. She has been teaching home sewers how to pattern cut, amend sewing patterns and improve the fit of garments since 2018. She loves sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years with others, to help them on their sewing journey.

You can find her at dotncross.com

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