A couple of days ago I ran a second "Learn to use a Sewing Machine" workshop.
This lass is aimed at people that have already got a sewing machine, but are not quite sure what to do with it, or for those thinking of purchasing their first one.
The class was held at Hobbycraft in Carlisle, I take my own entry level Singer machine and I 'borrow' an entry level Brother machine too, so students can see how each are similar, or differ. Both have a different way of threading and popping in the bobbin, so it is good to try variations when considering purchasing.
So, what we do in the workshop is we thread up a bobbin with chose thread colour, learn how to put it in the machine, thread up the machine, then run a few stitches up on a piece of material.
Students then get a little "play time" where they can try out the various stitches that the entry level machines offer (it's quite a good selection).
We then move onto actually making something - a pin cushion. I do like people do take away a finished product, if possible, after a class, rather than just a row of stitches on a piece of fabric.
Didn't they do fantastically?
If you fancy having a go at this class, I will be doing another one in November, look out for the November class list - coming soon :)
Great idea for a class! beautiful pincushions too. They look so so very well made ♥
ReplyDeleteThey did a great job, the blue one with the sunflower button was made by a 13yr old! She was fab at sewing.
DeleteOh, Sooz! Can you please, please, please come to Ireland?! Pretty please? I'm ashamed to admit this, but I honestly don't know how to use a sewing machine, even though my grandmother was a professional seamstress back when I was a young girl (many, many moons ago!), and she always had her wonderful old Singer (with a foot pedal) on her kitchen table, while at the same time she was also baking cookies and cakes for us kids.
ReplyDeleteI used to see her customers come to the house (she lived in the first floor flat of our house) with their dresses, shirts, skirts...but yet, I never took any real interest. How I wish I had. Oh, how I wish I had!
This is an absolutely brilliant idea - but again, I must request (beg, even!) - please come to Ireland and teach me how to use a sewing machine.
If I am ever over your way, I will give you a free lesson for a cuppa :)
DeleteDeal! A cuppa plus a scone...and maybe a pint at our favourite local, too. :)
DeleteNow you're talking...... ;)
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