Kids Machine Sewing Course

This 3-week after-school course is ideal if your child or teen is interested in machine sewing but doesn't have the confidence or basic skills to get started. Our experienced sewing teacher, Lauren, will teach the basic techniques, and students will make a drawstring bag and a personalised appliqué cushion.

Includes threading and setting up a sewing machine, different stitches, hemming, appliqué, and making and joining pieces of a simple pattern. This is based on learning on a machine you own, but if you don't have one, no problem. We have a pool of typical entry-level machines available to hire for an additional £10 for the whole course (payable on the first session).

What to expect:

• A 3-week after-school course ideal for children and teens interested in machine sewing
• Instruction by experienced sewing teacher, Lauren
• Projects include making a drawstring bag and a personalized appliqué cushion
• Lessons on threading and setting up a sewing machine, different stitches, hemming, appliqué, and making and joining pieces of a simple pattern
• Option to use a personal sewing machine or hire one for an additional £8 for the entire course

A max 6 students can attend the sessions, running on a weekday evenings from 4.45pm - 6.15pm at our Staple Hill studio. This is a drop-off course, but a carer may stay if that works better with your child. Just let us know so we can plan the layout.

Sessions are suitable for children 9 years and older.

We also run follow-on 3-week courses, which are a great way to continue learning and practising the sewing skills learnt in the beginner course.