For complete beginners - perfect for anyone who has recently purchased a sewing machine and would like to develop confidence / understanding with some of the basic functions.
Or you're thinking about taking the leap and buying a machine, this is the perfect introduction.
During this 3 Session short course you will be introduced to using your sewing machine by completing 2 easy projects to get your sewing journey started.
Each session is 2 hours so that you can really develop your sewing skills.
Session 1 - Duration 2 Hours:
Introduction to the sewing machine, threading, bobbin winding, sewing machine functions.
Introduction to straight / curved and how to pivot.
Securing your stitching and top stitching.
Session 2 - Duration 2 Hours:
Envelope cushion cover
Session 3 - Duration 2 Hours:
Apron with pocket and tie fastening
You will need to bring your own fabric. A full materials list will be provided upon booking. You will need access to a sewing machine and general sewing equipment. We will provide the pattern pieces and all the guidance you will need.
Need to hire a Sewing Machine? You can hire from us. Just let us know before your session so that we can get it set up for you.
Workshops must be booked within 3 months from date of purchase. If you select the "Book Now - Date to be Confirmed" option, you will be asked to provide 3 dates and times you are available for your workshop at the checkout.
Workshops run in three sessions: mornings 10am - 12pm, afternoons 1pm - 3pm or early evenings 4pm - 6pm. After booking we will be in touch to confirm the date via email. Keep an eye out for it and please check your spam folder.
If after 5 working days you've received no communications from us please email: makeithappen@creativedreams.uk.
Complete Beginners Short Sewing Course
Workshops must be booked within 3 months from date of purchase. You will be asked to provide 3 dates you are available when booking which we will then confirm after booking.
If you do not arrange your workshop within 3 months from purchase, your workshop booking will expire. You will not be entitled to a refund or be able to transfer it to a future date.
If you cancel your place at least 2 weeks before the date of the workshop you will receive a refund, but a *£25 admin fee for any Adults workshops will be retained by Make-it Happen.
*£12 for Children’s Workshops.
If you cancel within 1 week of the date we will only be able to give a refund if your place can be filled.
No refunds will be given if you cancel 24 hours prior to the workshop start time
or if you fail to show.
Our Workshops may run if we have 2 or more people, therefore if your workshop does not have sufficient numbers we may contact you to offer you an alternative date.
If Make-it Happen cancels the workshop a full refund or alternative date will be offered.
Please be aware the workshop artists retain the intellectual property to their own ideas.
You cannot go into business making, or running workshops showing copies of the artist’s work.
You can however use the ideas for personal use and with your own students, if you are a teacher.
Thank you for your understanding.
Please contact us should you have any questions about our Cancellation Policy:
makeithappen@creativedreams.uk