Beginners sewing

These courses are designed for complete beginners or for those looking to refresh their sewing skills. Learn to get to grips with the machine and all the basics, including how to thread a machine, fill a bobbin and sew a variety of stitches, useful for dressmaking and everyday projects. You'll leave with the confidence to transfer your skills to other courses and projects and with step by step instruction you can leave the classroom with skills in either free machine embroidery or patchworking.

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Beginners sewing: Zip and buttonhole cushions

Starting on Saturday, 3 March 2012 at Fred Aldous on the date(s) Saturday 03 March 2012

If you want to give your sofa a new lease of life learn how to make two simple matching (or contrasting!) cushions to brighten up your home. You really don’t need to be an ...

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Beginners sewing: Vintage style apron

Starting on Saturday, 24 March 2012 at Fred Aldous on the date(s) Saturday 24 March 2012

If you want to show off in the kitchen, but don’t want to rely on your cooking skills then sewing this vintage inspired apron is the perfect solution! During this beginner c ...

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Conquer your sewing machine

Starting on Sunday, 25 March 2012 at Fred Aldous on the date(s) Sunday 25 March 2012

Has your sewing machine got the better of you? Or do you want to take up sewing? Whether you have no idea where to start or need a helping hand with sewing techniques or machine fu ...

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Beginners free machine embroidery and appliqué

Starting on Saturday, 31 March 2012 at Fred Aldous on the date(s) Saturday 31 March 2012

What an earth is free machine embroidery you ask? Well it’s time for the Ministry of Craft to get creative rather than functional with a sewing machine. We’ll teach you ...

6 places remaining

Conquer your sewing machine

Starting on Saturday, 7 April 2012 at Fred Aldous on the date(s) Saturday 07 April 2012

Has your sewing machine got the better of you? Or do you want to take up sewing? Whether you have no idea where to start or need a helping hand with sewing techniques or machine fu ...

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Beginners sewing: Sewing kit

Starting on Saturday, 7 April 2012 at Fred Aldous on the date(s) Saturday 07 April 2012

Every sewer needs a sewing kit and what better than to make it, use and admire it yourself! To make a bright pin cushion, with ribbon detail, a hard wearing needle case and a p ...

7 places remaining

Conquer your sewing machine

Starting on Saturday, 21 April 2012 at Fred Aldous on the date(s) Saturday 21 April 2012

Has your sewing machine got the better of you? Or do you want to take up sewing? Whether you have no idea where to start or need a helping hand with sewing techniques or machine fu ...

8 places remaining

Beginners Patchwork: Contemporary cushion

Starting on Saturday, 28 April 2012 at Fred Aldous on the date(s) Saturday 28 April 2012

If you stayed away from patchwork because you thought it was too tricky, we’re happy to prove you wrong! First of all we’ll teach you how to use a sewing machine, ...

7 places remaining

Conquer your sewing machine

Starting on Sunday, 29 April 2012 at Fred Aldous on the date(s) Sunday 29 April 2012

Has your sewing machine got the better of you? Or do you want to take up sewing? Whether you have no idea where to start or need a helping hand with sewing techniques or machine fu ...

8 places remaining

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