Overview
 
This course is for beginners (who have never used a sewing machine before) and for intermediate level (those with some experience but still learning). This course can be done independently or is a perfect next step after one of the 'Intro to Sewing' workshops (Next date Sunday September 29th).
 
One week of the course is dedicated to learning how to do basic alterations (taking up jeans and trousers). For the other 8 weeks, we will work on a series of beginner and intermediate home accessories including a zipped cushion cover, an envelope cushion cover with your own bias tape piping, and a bolster cushion.
 
The items selected for the course have been chosen to give you a wide range of techniques, closures, and finishes; therefore leaving you with as many new skills as possible. Something new in this course is that for one project you will cut your own fabric and with each item, we will discuss the pattern and calculations; giving you the ability to create everything you make at home to your own measurements.
 
By the end of this short course, you will know how to set up a sewing machine, thread the needle and bobbin, read and use a pattern, insert a zip, create your own bias tape and piping, cut fabric, and make small pattern adjustments. 
 
You will leave the course confident on a sewing machine and ready to tackle a pattern at home.
 
What’s included:
We want our classes to be stress-free. Life is busy enough and we want you to arrive at class and have everything you need at your fingertips. We are committed to using good quality materials, therefore, we provide all materials and fabrics, we aim to use fabrics that are Certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), ideally organic and most certainly good quality.  We also provide all trims. You just come along and sew!
 
Sewing machines are provided but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it along. 
 
*Cushion fillings are not included
*Closer to the start date I will share information on the types of trouser to bring along for alterations
 
What you’ll learn:
How to take up trousers
How to thread a sewing machine
How to use and read sewing patterns
How to hem and finish seams 
How to insert a zip and change machine footers
How to read a pattern and cut it out
How to create bias binding and piping
Different fabric types and the selection process
How to make all these cushions at home to your own dimensions
 
Nice things people are saying...
 
"I had a wonderful intro workshop to sewing at Creative Assemble. Mia is a super teacher who creates a really warm and encouraging atmosphere. I came away very proud of my tote bag! Will definitely be back."
Dee, Learn to Sew Workshop
 
"I did the 4 hour introductory class with Mia from Creative Assemble. It was so enjoyable. I learnt so much. Everything was organised so well. Mia is a patient teacher and packed so much into the day. She created a lovely atmosphere for all of us. We left delighted with the tote bag we made ! I would highly recommend the course to anyone who wants to start using a sewing machine. Fabulous class."
Edel Freeman, Learn to Sew Workshop