Have you received a sewing machine as a present but not sure how to use it? Maybe you would like to learn how to make clothes for yourself or your family or just do your own clothing alterations? Learn how to use a sewing machine with confidence to save money, while experiencing the satisfaction and fulfilment of creating your own sewing projects. Understand sewing terms and jargon. This online course will use Zoom video conferencing and WEA's virtual learning platform, Canvas.
Course aim
An introduction to machine sewing for beginners. Learn how to use a sewing machine with confidence for a variety of projects. Understand sewing jargon and basic sewing techniques, types of stitches and how to make clothing alterations.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Prepare for sewing: choosing fabrics, basic tools and understanding sewing terms and jargon.
- Discover how to thread a sewing machine, perform basic cleaning/maintenance and know how to troubleshoot problems.
- Use and demonstrate basic stitches: straight, zigzag, overlock, blind hem, stretch stitch, button hole etc. Adjusting stitch width and length.
- Calculate measurements and cut out patterns, determine seam allowances etc.
- Create a sewing project. (Create a simple item of clothing or craft item).
What else do I need to know?
A sewing machine (although this will not be required During the Zoom meetings) and a basic sewing kit (scissors, pins, chalk or none permanent marker, tape measure).
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