During 36 teaching hours, we will guide you through the entire process of learning to sew – from using a sewing machine for the very first time to independently making your own clothes.
The programme has been designed so that each new skill builds naturally on the previous one. From the very beginning, you will work on real projects that will help you gradually develop new skills and become more confident using a sewing machine.
During the course:
✔️ you will learn about the construction and operation of a domestic sewing machine,
✔️ you will learn how to thread a sewing machine correctly and how to choose the right needles, threads and presser feet for different fabrics,
✔️ you will master basic sewing techniques – sewing straight lines, curves and closed curves,
✔️ you will learn how to cut fabric, transfer pattern markings and prepare individual pieces for sewing,
✔️ you will learn the basics of working with ready-made sewing patterns and how to use them effectively,
✔️ you will learn the basics of using an overlocker (serger),
✔️ you will learn how to insert a zipper, achieve neat garment finishes and correctly press your work at each stage of the sewing process,
✔️ you will complete three fully finished projects to take home:
👜 a shopper bag with a patchwork pocket,
👚 a V-neck blouse (women’s version) or a crew-neck top (men’s version),
👗 a dress or 👖 trousers.
Each project has been carefully selected to introduce new sewing techniques and gradually develop your skills.
By the end of the course, you will be able to independently sew more garments and accessories, confidently use ready-made sewing patterns and operate a domestic sewing machine.
If you catch the sewing bug (and be warned – it happens very often 😊), the natural next step is our Comprehensive Intermediate Sewing Course, where you will make more advanced garments, or our Sewing with Knitted Fabrics Course, where you will learn how to make comfortable T-shirts, sweatshirts and trousers using stretch fabrics.