Sewing for Beginners

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.

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.

Term starts on 14th January. There will be 10 sessions, and there will be a half term break on the week of 25th February. All session dates listed below: 

• 14th January
• 21st January
• 28th January 
• 4th February
• 11th February
• 18th February
• 4th March
• 11th March
• 18th March
• 25th March

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.