Beginner Machine Sewing Course

3 week evening or full day Beginner Machine Sewing course at Creative Space.

Get to know your way round your sewing machine and learn the basic techniques through a series of small projects to take home. Choose from our 3 week evening course or opt to do it as a full day workshop. See dates and times below.

The course includes threading and setting up, different stitches, hemming, inserting a zip, making and joining pieces of a simple pattern. This is based on learning how to use your own machine but we have our own machines available to hire for an additional £10 if you don't have your own (payable at the venue).

There will be a max of 7 students, each with a separate workbench. Taught by professional bag maker and sewing teacher Lauren Holloway.

The course/workshop runs over the following dates:

EVENING COURSE (runs over 3 weeks from 7pm-9pm)

~ November - Monday 4th, 11th + 18th

~ December - Monday 2nd, 9th + 16th

~ January 2025 - Thursday 16th, 23rd + 30th

FULL DAY COURSE (runs for one day from 10am-4pm)

~ Sunday October 27th (sold out)

~ Sunday November 17th

~ Sunday December 15th

~ Sunday January 26th 2025

Please ignore Yuup times for the full day, the course is 6 hours long NOT 2 hours

What to expect

  • Introduction to sewing machine basics and essential techniques.
  • Guidance on threading, setting up and executing different stitches.
  • Instruction on hemming and zip insertion.
  • Lessons on creating and assembling simple pattern pieces.
  • Option to learn on personal sewing machines, with rentals available for £10.

Age restrictions: 16+

Adult (ticket covers attendance to 3 classes or full day) £95

How to get there

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi

On the day

  • Please bring your sewing machine if you would like to use your own
  • We have basic sewing kits available to use but please feel free to use your own
  • There is plenty of free parking on the streets around the venue
  • Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for a prompt start

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 14 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 14 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

Lauren Holloway (She/Her)

Designer and Maker Lauren Holloway has been running her own slow-fashion handbag and accessory brand since 2013. Lauren specialises in making sustainable bags, purses, laptop cases and toiletry storage, all handcrafted in her Bristol-based studio. She has extensive knowledge and experience in designing patterns and sewing anything from coin purses to backpacks. Lauren offers a range of sewing workshops from beginner to intermediate level, where participants can learn the basics of using a domestic sewing machine, brush up on existing sewing skills or develop new techniques to improve their craft. You’ll leave the workshop with new-found knowledge and inspiration for future projects plus you’ll take home a beautiful handmade bag you can enjoy for years to come.

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