Machine Sewing For Beginners

In this three hour workshop led by talented and experienced sewing teacher Gill Cochrane, you’ll be given a step-by-step introduction to machine sewing, whilst creating your own beautiful and unique cushion cover. Starting with an introduction to the sewing machine – how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine and sew in straight lines - you’ll then practise the basics before moving on to cutting out your fabric and sewing it together to make a simple envelope cushion. As well as learning how to sew seams, you’ll find out about simple seam finishes and how to give your cushion a professional look. All materials are included, together with lots of tea, coffee and home made cake. We can also provide a sewing machine for you to work on (for a small fee of £10), though we do recommend that you bring your own machine if you have one, to help you to familiarise yourself with it better. After a fun morning, you’ll leave with your finished cushion cover (together with all the know-how to make more at home). If you need a particular size of cover, just let us know in advance and we can accommodate that easily. Feel free to bring along your own fabric too. “Excellent class – loved it all” “It was very enjoyable. Gill was so knowledgeable”