THE BASICS
A beginner’s course giving you the chance to master the basics. Learning to use a sewing machine and an overlocker you will make your own sample pieces to keep as references. Problem areas: tension, needle replacement, rethreading and general machine operation guidance are identified enabling you to fix many problems as they occur. By the final lesson, you will have cut out your own skirt in a calico pattern customized to fit your own body shape. This skirt is then ready to be completed in the next course, Learn to Sew 1. THE BASICS is for those who have never sewn before or who want to relearn from the beginning. It encourages good habits, teaches vital basic skills, and builds confidence.

LEARN TO SEW 1
Designed to teach you how to make your own skirt from your own fabric. The first lesson is focused on making your own individual calico pattern by adapting a commercial skirt pattern to suit your own body shape. The course includes tips for altering a garment during the construction process. By the final lesson you will have learnt how to place a zip, sew darts evenly and how to hand stitch the hem.
Students enrolling for this course should have basic sewing skills and be familiar with a sewing machine and overlocker.

LEARN TO SEW 2
For students with sound sewing skills and who are confident with a sewing machine and overlocker. Students construct a simple garment using a commercial pattern of choice. Focusing on understanding pattern guidelines as each student gains confidence and the ability to use commercial patterns to make their own garments at home. Advice will be provided regarding suitability of fabrics and the best tools to use for the various stages necessary for this task. NOTE: this course is only for simple pattern choices.

LEARN TO SEW 3
For experienced sewers. Students bring along a pattern of choice for a garment and construct it from start to finish with tutored guidance. Tips for sewing collars, sleeves and cuffs, pockets and buttonholes round out the course. In a relaxed friendly environment experienced students will be able to concentrate on getting the finer details right. LEARN TO SEW 3 is a course designed to develop advanced skills.