Sewing course for beginners in association with Stroud Textile Trust.

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A 4 week Sewing course, open for anyone who is new to sewing or want to brush up on their sewing skills. This course will run on Friday mornings during school term time and is subsidised by the Stroud Textile Trust which means you will get 4 sewing classes for the price of 3.

Information about the course:
You will be starting the course with an introduction in how to use a sewing machine. this means different stitches and getting control over your machine will be covered. From there on you will be improving and building your skills set by making 2 different projects. To finish off you will be making a button and buttonhole sample. If you prefer you can bring your own sewing machine as long as it is in good working order. Alternatively, you can use one of our bernina sewing machines.
 
The knowledge and expertise you gain will be:
- Getting control of the sewing machine.
- Mastering a variety of seams, stitches and finishings.
- Learn how to cut fabric and make measure.
- Get an understanding about grain lines and selvedges.
- Experiment with colours, pattern and fabric properties.
- How to sew on a button and make a buttonhole.
 
Time and date:
When:    Friday 21 & 28 June and 5 & 12 July. 
Where:   Sewing Shed Stroud
Time:     10am - 12 noon 
Fee:        67.50 pounds only. The full course is £90 but you only need to pay for 3 classes thanks to the subsidie from Stroud Textile Trust. 
Spaces:  6 Spaces left.
 
Interested?...for more details please email.
 

Martha is such a wonderful teacher. I had no idea how to use a sewing machine when I first started, and now am comfortable working on a variety of projects on my own. If you want to learn to sew, don't hestitate to join these classes!

Many thanks Martha for your help on the beginners course. It has given me the confidence to buy my own machine and embark on home projects.
Your lessons were relaxed and friendly and I would happily recommend them to anyone. I soon realised it was not about what we made in the lessons but about the skills involved in making the items. I will most certainly come to one of your future classes.
Thank you also for the practical advice you gave me concerning my hand tremor, by looking at ways I can work around this.