Adults – 6 week Sewing Course

Description

This 6-week adults sewing course is designed for absolute beginners or those looking to refresh their skills. Through hands-on projects, you’ll learn essential sewing techniques, get comfortable with a sewing machine, discover fabric types, and complete practical projects. By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to tackle simple garments and home decor projects. Duration: 6 weeks (one 2 hour session per week). Class Size: Up to 7 participants for a supported, friendly environment. Level: Beginner/refresher. Teens and adults are welcome. Materials: All basic materials provided, with options to bring your own for personal projects. Once you have completed this course, their will be intermediate and more advanced courses for you to try! Learning objectives: - Operate a sewing machine with confidence. - Understand fabric types and suitable uses. - Read and interpret basic sewing patterns. - Master essential hand and machine stitching. - Complete three take-home projects. - Troubleshoot common sewing issues. - This workshop takes place in our Sewing School. We have brand new Janome sewing machines for you to use, overlocker, plus all the other tools, equipment and sewing ‘notions’. Sue Cotten will be your teacher: “Sue Cotten is a life-long maker of anything creative with particular interest in textiles, sewing, paper crafting and a prolific hoarder of ‘stash’! Sue is a fun teacher with a wealth of skills, tips and tricks she loves to share. Everyday is a school day in Sue’s classes. Sue works with various brands, demoing and teaching at The Festival of Quilts and all the major Sewing Events.” We have sewing machines you can use, but if you prefer to bring your own you are very welcome to. 6 x Tuesdays from 2nd September 2025 6.30-8.30pm This workshop takes place upstairs in our new sewing school and I’m afraid we do not have a lift. We do have a toilet and refreshment station upstairs.

What's included in the price?

All patterns, notions and workshop is provided within the cost. We will send you a list of what fabrics to bring. Refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Felix Tabitha

with Craft Courses since 2022

Message the tutor

Felix Tabitha offer a diverse range of workshops and events in our amazing Sorting Office space in Emsworth on the Hampshire and Sussex borders. If you’d like to try your hand at making your own unique piece, join one of our workshop sessions. All our workshops are fun and friendly and have a range of skills sets suitable for beginners to arty pros.