The ‘Provisional Driving’ Introduction To Using a Sewing Machine class has been developed to address the needs of those who have little or no experience of using a sewing machine. Through this class participants will learn not only basic sewing machine skills, but will develop the confidence to progress onto making things for themselves using a sewing machine. In the afternoon put your new found skills into practise and create a functional object (an appliqued cushion or tote style bag) in the 'Creative… Show more Making on a machine' class. a discount is offered when you book the full day!
On completion of this class participants will confidently be able to:
- thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin. - feed fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners. - explore the range of features and stitches on the machine. - sew different types of seams and use edging techniques. - create channels, darts, pleats and gathers. - apply a pocket and patches.
Suggested follow on workshop at Fabrications: ‘Creative Making on the machine’
'Making the most of your sewing machine'
'Introduction to garment alterations;
'Refresh your Wardrobe' - simple sewing alteration
To see up and coming dates for these classes visit the Calendar on Fabrications Website .
Fabrications is also an authorised dealer of domestic Brother sewing machines, overlockers and accessories.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There are 'pay & display' . Parking is free on Sundays. Closest tube is Bethnal Green (central line) Hackney Central, London Fields, Hoxton or Haggerston overground. buses 394 & 236 come directly to Broadway Market.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
All materials and 'Brother' sewing machines are provided. You are welcome to bring along your own sewing machine but please inform us if you intend to do so and arrive at least 20 mins before the start of the class so Barley can familiarise with your machine
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Contact 020 7275 8043
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
If you find you are unable to attend and give us at least 1 week's notice you can transfer to a future class. You can also send someone else to attend your place but please inform us of this person's name and contact number,
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have made a note of your name so just let us know who you are on arrival!
What is the refund policy?
Bookings are non refunable. If you provide us with at least 1 week's notice you can qualify for a transfer / credit for a future class. We often have a waiting list for classes, so if we are able to offer your place to somone else we may be able to offer you credit with less notice than 1 week but this isn't guaranteed.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
This is fine just let us know who will be attending!
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