I am so excited to welcome to the studio, Aly Warner from Bobbins Sewing school. Aly will be teaching the fabulours beginner's workshop which encourages you to make a friend of your sewing machine! This class is for absolute beginners and a fantastic course to get you on your way – learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine confidently. Take your samples home with you and have everything you need to refer to in the future. This is one of Aly's favourite workshops, as it’s like teaching someone to drive, as soon as you get it, you’re on your way.
Class level- Total beginner / Refresher
What we will cover in this session:
We aim to cover the list below, but depending on how many questions you may have we may not get a chance to cover everything – please let us know if there is something specific you really want help with before you leave which we haven’t covered.
- How to thread the machine
- How to wind on the bobbin and insert the bobbin
- Stitching straight, curves and corners
- ZigZag stitches and stretch stitches
- Understanding tension and problem solving tension issues
- Importance of a completing the stitch cycle
- Reversing
- Importance of steering the fabric
- Machine feet and how to use them
- Have a go at creating seams a rolled hem and applique
- Understanding which needles to use with different fabrics
- Basic troubleshooting
What you need to bring with you:
Nothing! All is provided, but if you have one you may wish to bring your own machine to get the best from the class
Make a friend of your sewing machine Sat 9th August 10-1
If you’re unable to attend the workshop and it’s more than 21 days in advance, I can offer a full refund or you can transfer to another workshop at the same venue free of charge. If you’re cancelling within 21 days of your workshop I’m afraid I’m unable to offer a refund unless I can fill your space. If your space is filled a full refund will be made or you may transfer to a future workshop. If insufficient places are filled and I need to cancel the workshop I will either return your payment or offer an alternative date.
