Introduction to Sewing
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft on 15th February for a back to basics introduction to sewing workshop, perfect for complete beginners!
About Introduction to Sewing
| 15th February 2025 | |
| 10am - 5pm | |
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Central Scotland School of Craft Craft Central, Riverview Building, High Street, Dunblane FK15 0EE |
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| £85 | |
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Join us for a back to basics introduction to sewing workshop, perfect for complete beginners to start their sewing journey and learn how to use a domestic sewing machine. After an introduction to the sewing machine including setup, threading, and sewing machine maintenance and cleaning, we’ll move on to cover topics such as stitches fabric types and terminology, simple hems and basic seam finishes. We’ll practice on small samples that you can use to create a sample book for future reference. We’ll then move on to making a tote bag from the techniques you’ve learned. You’ll leave at the end of the day having got to know the sewing machine, and gained the skills and confidence to tackle simple projects at home, as well as your completed tote bag.
So that you can make exactly the bag you want we ask that you source your own fabric beforehand. Fabric requirements: 1 metre of 100% cotton woven fabric (no stretch or jersey) in a medium weight. Quilting cotton works very well or a button up shirt to upcycle! Please get in touch if you’re unsure about your fabric choice.
This introduction to sewing workshop is a great opportunity to ‘try before you buy’ if you’re considering taking up our weekly sewing classes or joining one of our weekend workshops.
If you have a sewing machine you are welcome to bring it, and if not then you are welcome to use ours. If you’re looking to invest in a machine we can give you advice on the best model for you, or once you’ve completed the introduction to sewing you can join us on our regular Sunday Stitchery open sewing sessions where you can bring your projects along and work on our machines with a little bit of extra help from Cass if you need it.
About Your Tutor
Cassandra’s work is an invitation to a more sustainable future. It challenges home sewists, designers and educators to think through the social and environmental impacts of their practice, exploring issues such as zero waste, transparency, embedded storytelling, feminism, sizism, and body image.
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