140 Sewing Machine courses

Sewing class in Sheffield to sew fabric bunting. Suitable for beginners

A social sewing session in Totley, Sheffield at Stitch and Run home studio. Homemade Cake and refreshments. 4 hours of sewing with like minded people.

Join us to create a unique lampshade perfect for your home.

A fully customised lesson for those who would like to either learn new sewing/mending techniques and/or improve on existing skills. 

A sewing class to create a hexagon shaped candle mat using a mixture of hand and machine sewing.

learn how to replace broken zips and how to add decorative or functional zips to your clothing.

Stitch n bitch are social sewing sessions aimed at people who love getting together over a glass of wine and with some music on to work on garments, discuss designs, encourage and celebrate sewing. Machines and food and drinks all provided.

Overview This comprehensive course on Sewing Patterns Training will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Sewing Patterns Training comes with accredited certification, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your certificate, these are included in the price. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Sewing Patterns Training. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Sewing Patterns Training is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 1 sections • 11 lectures • 01:12:00 total length •Introduction: 00:01:00 •Finding and Buying Patterns: 00:09:00 •Reading the Front and Back of a Sewing Pattern - Part 1: 00:10:00 •Reading the Front and Back of a Sewing Pattern - Part 2: 00:07:00 •Unpacking the Envelope: 00:02:00 •The Instructions Sheet: 00:13:00 •The Tissue Paper Pattern: 00:07:00 •Assembling and Reading PDF Patterns: 00:12:00 •Unpacking and Reading Vintage Patterns: 00:08:00 •Before You Cut a Size or View: 00:02:00 •Final Project: 00:01:00

Welcome to Refashion My Town’s upcycled Denim Design competition! Refashion My Town is a social enterprise based in Chippenham. Our mission is to help and encourage young people to make a positive social and environmental impact through fashion. Our goal is to highlight the impact that fast fashion has on the environment and while doing so, we aim to help young people reduce, reuse, refashion and mend more. And what better way to start is by participating and joining our Upcycled Denim Design Competition!  Why Denim? Denim has become an integral part of everyday life, but it wasn’t always like that. Denim was long known to be worn by working class individuals such as miners, railroad workers and even labourers, before booming into a fashion trend that had not ceased to stop. Now you see denim worn by nearly everyone across the globe due to its easy and comfortable wear. However, denim has done more than become a global fashion trend, it has also contributed to the slow destruction of the environment. Most demin products are made with an overwhelmingly large number of dyes that are highly toxic and damaging. Denim also relies on cotton that needs lots of water and pesticides to grow. Pesticides are harmful to human health and can become an environmental risk but that is just one part of the problem. The production of one pair of jeans could require up to 80 gallons of water which is around 360 litres. This is a lot! This is why here at Refashion my Town, we want young people to reduce, reuse, refashion and mend more to combat the issues the fashion industry has on society and environment. Our upcycled Denim design competition is open to 14-18 year olds on Friday 22nd April 2022 and submissions will close on Monday 5th September 2022. This competition requires you to EITHER:  A. A 3-minute video explaining the concept, inspiration, and idea of your upcycled denim design. We would like to see a mock-up of your design within your presentation, as well as before and after of the material used. You can also include a completed final product or garment but this is optional.  Or B. 1 x A3 sheet with design concept 1 x A3 sheet with design development 1 x A3 sheet with final design including before and after Mock-up of final design ( Final product - optional ).  Please note: this is a design ( NOT sewing ) competition, so entries will mainly be judged based on creative flair and out of the box thinking, rather than technical sewing skills. So play and have fun developing your ideas. There will be FIVE judges of the competition:  • Liz Alstrom - Mayor of Chippenham • Rachel Sheila Kan - Founder, Circular earth  • Yvonne Skelton - Head of textiles, Bath College • Melissa Barnett - Curator, Chippenham Museum  • Tricia Morris - Mending and Upcycling Expert, Morrissews. All entrants have access to materials and trimmings from Refashion My Town. Refashion My Town will also have FREE drop-in sessions every Friday at 3.30 - 5 pm, starting 29th April, to help entrants develop their ideas and if necessary, learn new skills to complete their entries. 

Bring your own project to work on in the company of other crafters.  Whether you are a knitter, a crocheter, love embroidery or just need to hem a pair of trousers this weekly craft club will make making a little less solitary.  There won't be any tuition from me as such but I'd hope we can all help each other.  There will be a small charge to cover teas and coffees and possibly cake!