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3 Week Beginner Machine Sewing Course

39 High Street, Bristol, BS16 5HD
2 hrs
Crafts

Get to know your way round your sewing machine and learn the basic techniques through a series of small projects to take home.

The course includes threading and setting up, different stitches, hemming, inserting a zip, making and joining pieces of a simple pattern. This is based on learning how to use your own machine but we have our own machines available to hire for an additional £10 if you don't have your own (payable at the venue).

There will be a max of 6 students, each with a separate workbench. Taught by professional bag maker and sewing teacher Lauren Holloway.

This is a 3 week evening course over the following dates:

June course: Mondays 17th, 24th June + 1st July

July course: Tuesday 16th, 23rd + 30th July

What to expect

  • Introduction to sewing machine basics and essential techniques.
  • Guidance on threading, setting up and executing different stitches.
  • Instruction on hemming and zip insertion.
  • Lessons on creating and assembling simple pattern pieces.
  • Option to learn on personal sewing machines, with rentals available for £10.

Age restrictions: 16+

Adult (ticket covers attendance to 3 classes) £85

Available dates

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Mon, 17 Jun 3 Week Course
Mondays 17th, 24th June + 1st July
7-9pm
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Tue, 16 Jul 3 week course
Tuesdays 16th, 23rd + 30th July
7-9pm
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How to get there

39 High Street, Bristol, BS16 5HD

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi

On the day

  • Please bring your sewing machine if you would like to use your own
  • We have basic sewing kits available to use but please feel free to use your own
  • There is plenty of free parking on the streets around the venue
  • Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for a prompt start

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 14 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 14 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.
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Available dates

Choose a slot to begin your booking
This is a gift
Choose a date later
Mon, 17 Jun 3 Week Course
Mondays 17th, 24th June + 1st July
7-9pm
6 places left
Tue, 16 Jul 3 week course
Tuesdays 16th, 23rd + 30th July
7-9pm
6 places left