Beginners Sewing - Short Course

Course Overview

This course is the perfect opportunity to dust off your sewing machine and master its use with confidence. We'll begin by teaching essential hemming techniques, then guide you through a series of enjoyable projects, including creating an envelope cushion, a boxed-bottomed bag, and a zipper purse. As your skills grow, you'll have the flexibility to pursue your own projects, with the option to explore more advanced techniques such as appliqué, quilting, freehand embroidery, and more.

By the end of the course, you'll not only be sewing with confidence but also equipped with the knowledge to tackle a wide range of creative projects. Basic materials, such as tailor's chalk and scissors, will be provided, along with fabric swatches for practicing techniques. However, to fully personalize your creations, please bring your own fabric that suits your style and décor preferences.

Venue, Dates, Times

Term starts on 29th April. There will be 8 sessions, and there will be a half term break on the week of 27th May. The last session will be 24th June.

All sessions will be held in the Textiles workshop at our College Road Campus. Sessions will start at 6.30pm and will finish at approximately 9pm.

About the Tutor

Katie holds a BA(Hons) in Textile: Design and Innovation from Loughborough University, specialising in woven design, and an MRes from Huddersfield University. Initially lecturing on our Extended Diploma, Katie began her role as Technical Demonstrator in 2024 and is keen to further develop sustainability and industry processes.

Refunds

Please note that tickets can be refunded up to 5 days before the course starts.

Beyond that point, refunds may be given based on individual circumstances.

If you book onto a course with a known injury or access need, we cannot guarantee a refund if you are unable to complete the course because of that injury or access need. If you have any questions about this, please email shortcourses@hca.ac.uk

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