Beginner’s Sewing Weekend – 2 Days 📅 Saturday & Sunday August 22 & 23rd, 10 AM – 5 PM (with a 1-hour lunch break)📍 151 Northdown Road, Margate What You’ll Make: ✔️ Tote Bag✔️ Elastic/Drawstring Trousers with Pockets About the Course A fun and practical two-day sewing intensive designed for complete beginners! Across the weekend, you’ll gain the confidence to use a sewing machine, understand essential stitches, seam finishes, fabrics, and patterns, and complete two projects to take home. 🔹 Bring your own sewing machine (must be in good working order). If you don’t have one, let me know—I can provide one for you.🔹 All tools (thread, scissors, rulers, etc.) will be provided for use during the course.🔹 Fabric for the tote bag is included. You’ll need to bring fabric for your final project (guidance will be provided). What You’ll Learn 🧵 Day 1 – Sewing Basics & Tote Bag How to set up and use your sewing machine Winding a bobbin & threading your machine Adjusting tension & troubleshooting Basic stitches & seam finishes Make a simple tote bag Break for lunch (1 hour) Fabric 101: understanding grainlines, selvage, and bias Introduction to sewing patterns: how to read, cut, and prepare them Get your trousers pattern ready to sew on Day 2 👖 Day 2 – Your Final Project Cut and sew your trousers or shorts Learn to add pockets Break for lunch (1 hour) Finishing techniques for a polished look Leave the weekend with a completed garment and the confidence to keep sewing! Is This Course for You? ✔️ You’ve never used a sewing machine before✔️ You haven’t sewn in years and need a refresher✔️ You want to build confidence and learn in a fun, supportive space 📍 Limited spaces available – book now!
